Astral

PFD Sandal - Men's

Love these sandals

I've been searching for a good sandal for years and this is the most comfortable sandal which I fully plan to buy again when my current pair wears out. It took a moment to feel okay with the moldings that come up slightly where your toes meet the meat of your foot, but once over that you'll never notice it again. Why these are great: - The mesh coverage between buckles means my feet won't get sunburned like with other sandals - Same mesh makes for super comfy, breathable feel around the tops of my feet both in and out of water - The grip has been great whether SUP-ing, biking, or even spontaneous hikes - I wear them everywhere and for nearly any occasion The cons: - Sometimes when sitting on my heels (which I've been told I do more than most people) the big buckles knock each other and pinch my foot. Rare, but it happens. - My first pair, after owning for nearly a year, had the metal strap-holder bend. Warranty claim and I'm happy with my new pair.

Terrible

Worst sandals I’ve ever owned. Gigantic buckles rub holes in the top of your foot. Such a goofy illogical design m. Idk who approved it but they need to be transferred to a new department or let go.

Great Whitewater Sandal

I’ve been guiding whitewater for 20 years and have used many different types of footwear from shoes to sandals and these are the best all-around whitewater sandals. The grip is perfect on slippery rocks, and the thwart pad makes is easy to wedge your foot under the thwarts. You have the freedom of a sandal with the fit of a shoe.

PFD Sandals

The buckles are too big. There is no floatation. The clasp gives me blisters. The sole is slippery. I was excited but disappointed in the end.

Fear Not The Rocky Shores

These sandals have a great, hard, grippy sole. As someone that prefers a barefoot feel out of both sandals and shoes, these weren't necessarily my infinite favorite - but that's not Astral's fault, that's just a personal preference. The only reason I gave it less than 5 stars is because the buckles over the foot bed are kind of...large, and the imprint of the foot was much shorter than where my actual forefeet sit, so the little ridge between the forefeet and the toes that keeps your foot from sliding forward/backwards actually sits closer to the back of my forefeet when I have the sandals buckled.

bad - stay away

Probably the worst product I've ever ever bought. Bought them for a long trip to Asia, and the buckle broke almost immediately. When I tried to fix it with the homemade buckle, the grooves on the inside of the shoe cut into my toe. Just a terrible product.

Excellent but very narrow

Really nice sandals, I'd say they were perfect if the the forefoot area was much wider. I ended up going 2 sizes up to make it work, but they are worth it. If there was a way to make the heel strap less floppy in jandal mode that would be deluxe. Grip is bomber which is what most sandals lack

a little wider PLEASE

the sandals are great BUT. in my case I have found them to be too narrow ...even a half inch wider would make them perfectly comfortable

Great !

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

11

These sandals are awesome! As advertised and ready for your adventures!

Go to sandal

It is my go to sandal on and off the river; I have 2 pairs for this season, I only wish it was easier to attach the heel strap. They are secure once I am able to get it attached.