Here’s the Astral Techyak, a minimalist shoe with a really comfortable fit, wide toe box, crazy durable construction, and a “rechargeable” midsole. The outsole is nonslip and non-marking, perfect for anything coastal in addition to rocks, decks, stairs, trails and sidewalks. I’ve walked in this shoe all up and down the East Coast and Gulf Coast, hiking to 13,000 feet in the Rockies, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on Appalachian Mountain trails. Techyak does what all Astral shoes do; provides balance and a roomy toe box (extra toe space in this style), grips extremely well on lots of surfaces, wet and dry, and it evacuates moisture efficiently. Plus, Techyak’s minimalist construction packs down small and travels anywhere you want to go. It can be found at specialty retail shops. Check around your local area to see which outdoor and shoe shops carry it.


Rocky Mountain National Park, 13,000 feet.
Lake Tahoe, above.
