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Astral Loyak — Kayak Ontario
Construction
Specifications
Why it works
Loyak Mens
$129.85 CAD
Astral Designs · Footwear
The Loyak
Water Shoe · Our #1 Bestseller
A minimalist, high-performance shoe that works as well on the dock as it does in the cockpit. The Loyak is built for paddlers who want real grip, real ground feel, and a shoe they can wear all day without thinking about it.
Construction
Upper
Quick-dry canvas with 3D airmesh. Water-resistant laces. Built to drain and dry fast.
Midsole
Removable 45C closed-cell EVA foam. Zero-drop Level Footbed® from heel to ball. Minimal arch — intentional.
Outsole
Flex Grip™ — non-marking, razor-siped G.15 Rubber™. Softer and more flexible than standard outsoles so you can feel and grip irregular terrain.
Stack height
11mm foot-to-ground. Enough protection, minimal interference with ground feel.
Specifications
| Weight | 209 g / 7.4 oz per shoe (men's size 9) |
| Sizes | Men's US 8–14 (whole sizes only) |
| Fit | True to size — size up if you're a half size |
| Intended use | Water, casual, boat, travel |
Why it works
Astral tunes their midsoles and outsoles to be softer and more flexible than conventional footwear — the goal is ground feel, which is what lets you grip wet rocks, slippery docks, and uneven terrain. Most water shoes sacrifice this for cushioning. The Loyak doesn't.
Astral Designs · Burlington, Vermont · Available through Kayak Ontario