The 2018 Winner of Outside Magazine’s best water shoe is the Astral Womens Loyak Shoe. It is big on comfort and low in weight. The self draining, low volume Lowyak has set the bar when it comes to paddling shoes. The Astral Womens Loyak Shoe has a flex grip outsole that gives amazing balance, while its hydrophobic canvas uppers repel water and work in conjunction with the stretchy mesh tongue and flat laces to provide a reliable secure fit.
Specifications
Intended Use: Water, Casual, Boat, Travel
Uppers: Hydrophobic Canvas for durability with stretchy Airmesh at vamp and tongue for secure fit and ventilation. Two sets (different colors) of flat, water resistant laces provided.
Midsole: 7mm thick, 45C closed cell EVA foam.
Outsole: Flex-Grip is non-marking, draining, super flexible, razor siped , and has 3 mm lugs. Made with G.15; our sticky, high abrasion compound
Foot to Ground Distance: 12mm heel, 11mm ball
Weight/shoe: Women's 7 = 162g (5.712 oz)
Sizes: Available in Women’s US Sizing 6-11 (Whole sizes only)
Fit: True to size (For half size, size up)
SIzing
footwear sizing:
| UK | US Mens | US Women's | US - Unisex (M/W) | US Youth | CM | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .5 | 2 | 1 | 19.5 | 32 | ||
| 1.5 | 3 | 2 | 20.5 | 33 1/2 | ||
| 2.5 | 4 | 3 | 21.5 | 35 | ||
| 3.5 | 5 | 4 | 22.5 | 36 | ||
| 4.5 | 6 | 5/6 | 5 | 23.5 | 37 1/2 | |
| 5 | 6.5 | 5.5 / 6.5 | 24 | 38 | ||
| 5.5 | 7 | 6/7 | 6 | 24.5 | 38 2/3 | |
| 6 | 7.5 | 6.5/7.5 | 25 | 39 1/3 | ||
| 6.5 | 8 | 7/8 | 7 | 25.5 | 40 | |
| 7 | 8.5 | 7.5/8.5 | 25.75 | 40 2/3 | ||
| 7.5 | 8 | 9 | 8/9 | 26 | 41 1/3 | |
| 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 8.5/9.5 | 26.5 | 42 | |
| 8.5 | 9 | 10 | 9/10 | 27 | 42 2/3 | |
| 9 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 9.5/10.5 | 27.5 | 43 1/3 | |
| 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 10/11 | 28 | 44 | |
| 10 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 10.5/11.5 | 28.5 | 44 2/3 | |
| 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 11/12 | 28.75 | 45 1/3 | |
| 11 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 29 | 46 | ||
| 11.5 | 12 | 12 | 29.5 | 46 2/3 | ||
| 12 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 30 | 47 1/3 | ||
| 12.5 | 13 | 13 | 30.5 | 48 | ||
| 13.5 | 14 | 14 | 31.25 | 49 1/3 |