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Astral Shoes - Loyak W's The Ultimate Minimalist Kayak Water Shoe
Astral Shoes - Loyak W's The Ultimate Minimalist Kayak Water Shoe
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Astral Loyak™ W's: The Bestselling Amphibious Barefoot Shoe
Meet the Astral Loyak™ W's, Astral’s #1 bestselling women’s water shoe. Expertly blurring the line between high-performance watersports gear and chic, casual footwear, the Loyak W's is designed for the adventurous woman who needs a shoe that transitions seamlessly from navigating white-water rapids to grabbing dinner at the dock.
Key Features
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Barefoot Design & Natural Balance: Built with an 11mm ultra-low profile and a zero-drop Level Footbed®, this minimalist shoe promotes natural foot alignment, maximum ground feel, and incredible stability. The roomier toe box allows your toes to splay comfortably for superior balance on uneven riverbeds or SUP boards.
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Sticky G.15 Rubber™ Outsole: Equipped with Astral’s proprietary G.15 high-friction rubber and an articulated Flex Grip™ outsole. The non-marking, razor-siped tread provides world-class traction on wet, slick rocks, boat decks, and polished surfaces.
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Water-Ready & Self-Draining: Engineered with a combination of durable, hydrophobic canvas and breathable 3D air mesh. The quick-dry construction features strategic drainage holes that facilitate rapid water expulsion while working to keep sand and silt out.
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Glove-Like Fit & Durability: Recessed lilo-stitching connects the canvas upper directly to the rubber outsole, drastically reducing glue failure and increasing long-term durability. Flat, water-resistant laces ensure a secure, locked-in fit that won’t slip off in heavy currents.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Intended Use | Kayaking, Rafting, SUP, Sailing, Travel, Casual Lifestyle |
| Weight | Ultralight at 162 g / 5.7 oz (per shoe, Women's size 7) |
| Stack Height / Footbed | Minimalist 11 mm foot-to-ground distance; Zero-drop Level Footbed® |
| Materials | 100% rPET (recycled) hydrophobic canvas, mesh, and water-resistant laces |
| Midsole | Removable, 45C closed-cell EVA foam |
| Outsole | Flex Grip™ made with non-marking, razor-siped, sticky G.15 Rubber™ |
| Fit & Sizing | True to size; available in Women's US 6–11 (Whole sizes only; size down if you wear a half size) |
| Sustainability | 100% Vegan construction |
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Shipping Highlights
- Kayaks can be shipped/delivered within a 200-mile or 3-hour radius of Southport, NC.
- Oversized items may not be available for shipping due to increasing costs.
- All other item's shipping charges based on weight and package sizes.
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Order Processing Time
- We typically ship within one business day and try to ship the same day for orders that are placed before noon Tuesday-Saturday.
- Orders will not ship out on national holidays if carriers are not operating.
- We will notify you if we are experiencing extended processing times.