Rassler 2.0
$ 130
The Rassler 2.0 is an exceptionally grippy and rugged, yet lightweight boot that dries fast and drains quick. The sole is redesigned for improved durability. The mid-cut upper provides extra protection and support. Our best choice for hard-core river users.
Color: Rasta Black
Details
- Uppers: Hydrophobic, Quick-Dry Canvas with Airmesh tongue, TPU reinforcements at Toe and heel with internal counters, built-in Polygiene-treated sockliner.
- Midsole: Level heel to ball, medium arch, roomy toebox, made from EVA
- Outsole: G.ss™ rubber, high surface-contact, razor-siped, and non-marking.
- Foot to Ground Distance: 17mm heel, 16mm ball
- Fit: True to size (Up to D width)
- Balanced Geometry™: Places heel and ball at same level for balance and agility in extreme places.
- Enhanced Support: Padded ankle and internal heel counters provide increased support during long walks in rugged terrain.
- Super Sticky: G.ss™ non-marking rubber with high surface contact - for excellent traction in gorges.
- Protection: TPU reinforcement outside / rigid toe-counter inside.
- Quick Dry and Drain: Uppers dry fast and midsoles drain excess water.
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Excellent choice for river schlepping
June 08, 2021
Nice design. Lightweight, supportive; compared to other river shoes, these offer excellent foot protection, especially in the side ankle and toe box. These are the areas that are susceptible to getting mangled on slippery bottoms. These shoes are not overly clunky or unforgivingly hot out of the water. Slightly stiff sole save bottom of foot from cramping or bruises on those roundey rocks. Most impressed with the rubber on the soles. Outperforms my expensive fly fishing boots on slippery rocks and even grips on the super slick mossy and algae covered stones. So much lighter than those bulky fly-fishing boots. Bought these for my canoe trips and portages, but they have become my go to summer wading shoes for any river or stream shenanigans.
I wear a size 11.5 Vans shoe, bought 12s in the Rasslers, and Im pleased with the fit. No socks are fine and cool, for fast drying canoe days, but if I loosen up laces, I still have room for my wader socks or a pair of low rise 1.5 neoprene socks for the cooler streams.I would recommend this product
submitted by: Dave, Richmond VA
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Top Choice for River and Canyon Use
April 21, 2021
I use the Rassler 2.0 for rivers and canyons in alternate seasons, both guiding and recreational trips. I live in a high altitude tropical environment and wet, slick rock is a constant. The grip is phenomenal and the shoes are comfortable. I need to go a size higher than usual, but that's mainly because I have wide feet, I'm using neoprene socks, and I have a permanently swollen 1st MTP joint on one side. The Rassler 2 has all the (considerable) performance advantages of the original Rassler along with better durability.
These shoes are designed for rivers and are obviously at home there but I have to add a special plug for canyoneering use. These are perfect canyon shoes without any of the weird "moon boot" look of some purpose-built canyon footwear. I spend a lot of time in wet, slick, vertical environments and these are the only shoes I want on my feet. I can also wear them just as easily around town. Great shoes if you need something you can beat up in really demanding conditions.I would recommend this product
submitted by: Steve Rogers, Sagada, Philippines
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Best all around shoe
January 24, 2021
I began using astral gear for whitewater kayaking with their pfds and the infamous astral brewers. After unfortunate technical difficulties with a pair of astrals this company sent me a new pair for free. Amazing customer service. The problems with the first generation shows were fixed and these new generation of shoes are the best outdoor shoes Ive ever had.
I began fly fishing the blue lines and needed ankle support for long hike-in destinations so I landed on the rasslers which I have always admired.
These shoes do not disappoint. I can go from long hikes up Appalachian mountains, straight to scaling up waterfalls with complete confidence in my shoes. I was hesitant about hiking in them, but after a time or two on long trails I prefer these shoes above my hiking boots.
Great shoes, great brand, great adventures.I would recommend this product
submitted by: Joshua Lance Morris, GA
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Best shoes ever.
August 18, 2019
Ive been buying Astral shoes for 3 years.I Love my Rasslers 2.0 and Hemp DonnersAslo bought a pair of Brewers.All are quality and Durable to extremel.I just wont be purchasing from anyone else.Thank You Astral for Shoes that are comfortable and can take a beating.True to size which the fit was perfect.Five Stars for customer service.
I would recommend this product
submitted by: Jeffrey, Easthampton,Ma
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Best water shoe hands down!
July 29, 2019
I'm a kayak instructor and river guide, I punish these shoes and they continue to hold up well after 3 years. They dry super fast and are so comfortable, I don't bother taking them of when I get off the river even when wet. I've tried other shoes but they fall apart under my 200 ln frame especially as I scramble along rocky river banks and bushwhack my way during rescue situations. I am super stoked to see the Rassler 2.0 back in the line up. I'm definitely ordering a second pair just in case I eventually wear out, loose, or lighting stikes my original pair :-)
I would recommend this product
submitted by: Chris, Colorado
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Great Grand Canyon Shoe
May 06, 2019
I needed a good all-around shoe for a 21-day Grand Canyon trip. These worked great for chilly mornings on the raft, with my drysuit in my kayak, hiking up stream beds, as well as canyoneering (scrambling up slot canyons, rappelling & rock climbing) with their super sticky soles. They dried quickly each afternoon (although everything does in the desert). A guy on my trip also bought these for the trip and our only complaint is that both of us had rubbed bloody spots on both of the backs of our heels after the first big hike because the back of the high-top part is pretty hard until you wear them in a bit. Loosening the laces and wearing socks that are taller than the back edge seemed to help. I usually wear a women's 8, I ended up with the men's 6.5/women's 7.5 as I felt they ran a bit big. These will be my new kayaking shoe and look cool enough to wear around town too!
I would recommend this product
submitted by: ES, Hood River, OR
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Ride
April 18, 2019
These shows might be great in the water but I love them on my mountain bike! They are sort grippy to the pedals, ankle protection without restriction, minimal to no bulk and they hose off and dry overnight!!!!
I would recommend this product
submitted by: Mark, WNC
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GREAT SHOES
January 15, 2019
The Rassler is Awesome! Highly recommend. Rassler 2.0 fits truer to size than the old one did.
I would recommend this product
submitted by: EO, Asheville NC
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Small Critique
June 26, 2020
Off the bat, you should buy these shoes. For some context, I am a river raft guide on the American River in Lotus California, and I also lead groups through canyons with the adventure company I work for. I bought these shoes just for this season knowing I wanted more toe protection than the Chacos I was wearing. First, these shoes have been absolutely amazing. They grip everything they should grip and have withstood for the most part everything I've thrown at them (which is a lot). However, the two downsides I have encountered in the 3 weeks I have had them are: the stitches have split on the toes from scratching on rocks during canyoneering and the sturdy fabric around the Achilles has created some nasty blisters. I should have seam-sealed them before the season knowing I would be using them pretty hare, but it would be could see a protective coating over the threads in maybe the next generation fo the Rassler. And for the Achilles issue, I would just add a bit of padding to that portion of the shoe especially because its a half cab shoe and there will be constant rubbing on the Achilles no matter what. In conclusion, these shoes have been absolutely amazing and will definitely end up buying another pair in the future. looking forward to the next generation.
I would recommend this product
submitted by: Justin Davdson, Santa Ynez
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Awesome!
July 13, 2019
First of all this is my second pair of Astral shoes. And I must say, I will ONLY buy Astral shoes for all my three season activities. I use this shoe for fly fishing, mountain biking, and even hiking. It's also a great approach shoe when I'm heading out to the local crag. Great water shoe, although takes a while to dry. My only complaint is the heel loop broke off on one of the shoes after about a month, and I wasn't even tugging on it very hard. Now I'm contemplating cutting off the other to even it up, which I'm not stoked about. For that, I'm taking away one star.
I would recommend this product
submitted by: Blake, Great Falls
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Great shoe but dont last
August 10, 2021
Always rinse and dry naturally. Sole is coming away as well as toe and heel caps. Had for 12 months.
I would not recommend this product
submitted by: Simon Travell, England
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Not durable
April 08, 2021
I would love these shoes but they haven't proven to be durable in the slightest. Early on the sole starting coming unglued from the shoe and now the fabric is already tearing at the heals. Pretty disappointed with the durability after only a small amount of use, otherwise they are great.
I would not recommend this product
submitted by: Karen, Moab