Astral Loyak’s BALANCED GEOMETRY combines a Level Footbed® with a wide toe box, Balanced Geometry™ respects the foot’s natural position. Combined with G.15 Rubber™- Astral’s durable proprietary compound which increases abrasion resistance (compared to G.Ss Rubber™) while still providing excellent grip on wet and dry surfaces. It is non-marking and conformable to the ground.

Technical Details
Intended Use: Water, Casual, Boat, Travel
Uppers: Quick dry canvas with 3D airmesh // Water resistant laces
Midsole: Removable, 45C closed cell EVA foam // Zero drop, Level Footbed® from heel to ball // Minimal arch
Outsole: Flex Grip™ outsole made with non-marking, razor striped, G.15 Rubber™
Foot to Ground Distance: 11mm
Weight/shoe: 209 g / 7.4 oz (M’s size 9)
Sizes: M’s US 8 – 14 (whole sizes only) (Women’s Cut also available) Astral Size Chart-Brannock_Scale_WIP-AW-V2
Fit: True to size (size down for half size)

Astral Design’s approach to footwear design was shaped by navigating steep mountain rivers…
Imagine walking on wet, oddly shaped boulders with a 50 pound kayak on one shoulder above a dangerous, unrunnable rapid. Simply put, you can not fall.

In this environment it is imperative that your footwear allows you to move with balance and stability. By combining a level footbed and wide toe box, every Astral shoe and sandal is designed to provide superior balance and stability with Balanced Geometry™.

Level Footbed® + Wide Toe Box = Balanced Geometry™
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Level Footbed®
We are most balanced with our feet flat on the ground. Our Level Footbed® allows the foot to stand, walk and run in a flatter, more balanced position. This design approach, also referred to as ‘zero drop’ allows the body to function in the way it was naturally designed.

Every Astral shoe and sandal is designed with a Level Footbed®.

Wide Toe Box
Our toes and feet are naturally designed to splay out from side-to-side, providing support and stability to our entire body. Traditional shoe designs prioritize looks over function and compress the toes, which limit their movement and therefore stability. We design our shoes with a wide toe box so your toes can splay naturally.

All Astral shoes and sandals are designed with a wide toe box.

Astral Balanced Geometry Art wide toebox
By combining a Level Footbed® with a wide toe box, Balanced Geometry™ respects the foot’s natural position and allows for increased balance and stability. This means more confidence and safety for users navigating variable and consequential terrain under foot.

Astral is proud to incorporate Balanced Geometry™ into every shoe and sandal we make.

CHEMISTRY
The foundation of Astral’s shoes and sandal’s grip is a secret formula of chemistry they call G Rubber™. Unlike standard rubber compounds, G Rubber™ works exceptionally well with a variety of wet surfaces. There are two varieties of G Rubber™:

G.Ss Rubber™
Astral’s proprietary “Super Sticky” version of G Rubber™ is formulated for maximum gripping power and is non-marking and non-rigid.

G.15 Rubber™
Astral’s more durable proprietary compound increases abrasion resistance while still providing excellent grip on wet and dry surfaces. It is non-marking and conformable to the ground.