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Finding a good shoe or boot that is robust enough for long walk ins\/outs, offers good levels of protection\/support and is comfortable to wear all day is pretty tough. Thankfully a number of big players have begun to expand the range of shoes available. For the last couple of years I have been using a pair of Five Ten Water Tennies<\/a> and really like them. But I also have a but also have a set of Astral Brewers which are great in my playboat. The Brewers<\/a> dry much faster that the Water Tennies<\/a> but don\u2019t have the same level of protection or stiffness as the Five Tens.<\/p>\n

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The Rassler is Astrals newest boot takes the Brewer and beefs it up for tougher walk ins\/outs. Astral shoes come with Five Ten\u2019s Stealth sole. Stealth rubber is superb and has a good balance between grip and length of service. I have it on the Five Tens<\/a> I wear both on and off the water. The soles can also be easily replaced using a DIY kit available from Five Ten or can be done for you at one of Five Tens approved shoe repairers.<\/p>\n

The Rasslers have good grip on wet grass and green concrete and rocks, The grip is excellent which I\u2019d expect from the Five Ten sole.
\nThe Rasslers are definitely a bit stiffer than the Brewers and they feel as if they are made from tough Cordura fabric. A mesh tongue provides a level of breathability and aids in the drying process. The Rasslers drain really well with holes mid way along the sides and a larger hole at the heel. When I climbed pack in my boat I didn\u2019t bring in a pile of water from the shoes. <\/p>\n

A nice touch is the fact that the pull on loops at the heel will also accept a regular sized karabiner. So hooking up to dry using the kit you normally carry on a river is very useful. I wouldn\u2019t demand such a feature as standard but it\u2019s a great idea. <\/p>\n

The Rasslers have a good compromise between support and bulk. The fit is pretty good for me although I did find the notch in the ankle cuff to be a little strange when I first put the Rasslers on and I can feel it whilst walking but once sat in the boat it makes perfect sens. I can quite happily wear them within by playboat without much in the way of discomfort.<\/p>\n

\"Astral<\/p>\n

A very unscientific car park poll found that most but not all of the paddlers asked like the black and striking lime green colour scheme. I personally love it. I\u2019ve been using the Rasslers for a around 6 months and have been really pleased with the way they have held up. <\/p>\n

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