Astral is an independent company built and operated by paddlers since 2002. We are well known as the market leader in life jackets and you will see our technical safety gear on the best extreme kayakers in the world. Like most people, we also love good shoes. Seeing that there was no brand or product whole-heartedly committed to our core river community, we devoted ourselves to that task in 2010. Since that time, we have focused on building the best possible footwear for us and our friends. Footwear to wear in the river, on the trail, and all around the world.