Runs very tight in midfoot

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

12

Height

6` 1"

Weight

210 lbs

Bought these because I'm a big fan of Altra and Topo shoes, both with wide toebox but standard midfoot and heel. While the Brewer 2.0 offer good toe splay and are comfortable in the heel, they are very, very tight in the midfoot (the area just back of the ball). For reference, I wear a size 12 in all sneakers, so I bought that size. While slightly shorter than other sneakers, 12 was probably the correct length. Ordering a half size up may have reduced the midfoot problem, but they don't offer a 12.5.

Marc D.

Boyfriend Approved

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Gifted these to my boyfriend (on the right) because he is always trekking through water, but refuses to wear sandals - so these shoes were perfect! He took them out for the first time this weekend where he used them to hike through the Escalante river on our backpacking trip. One of the best parts of using these sheos to trek through water is that the sneaker style gives you toe protection when walking through rocky streams. And you don't have to worry about picking pebbles out of your sandals every five steps! When we moved out of the water, and back onto the main trail, the shoes drained and dried super quickly, although he did change back into boots for the bulk of the trail on land for more ankle support. However, for quick hikes, float trips, and general wading by the campsite, these sneakers would do just fine! I am glad that we found him something that he likes so I no longer have to worry about slipping around and breaking his ankle while wearing crocs (like his friend on the left - ha!) Overall, great review and especially for the men who don't like to wear sandals.

Berlin Jespersen

Fits narrow on these feet

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This shoe looks good, has great grip and drains well. I really wanted to love it. But it fits surprisingly narrow. Perfect fit in heel and toe - with an expected amount of space to stretch in the toe - can't make up for rub on the inner and outer foot. I'd hoped continued wear would settle out the fit. Persistent chafing just behind the ball of the foot at the eyelets meant painful travel, whether rock or sand. I have to accept defeat.

E Blackburn

Astral Brewer 2.0!

Check it out! Great core shoe from Astral for water, land, mud, wherever life takes you! Leta Astral Rep

Leta Kalfas

Bring on the slippery, wet, slog fest!!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

The Astral Brewer 2.0 is a one shoe quiver. The Brewer is an incredibly high-performance kayaking shoe with understated good looks that effortlessly flows from upstream, to flat water to downtown and many adventures in between. Pleaase check out this link for pictures and full review. http://bit.ly/2qvKorX

dgottaski

2.0's are Even Better than OGs

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These shoes are my favorite if there is even a slight chance I will be in water. The razor grip provides excellent grip and is my go to shoe for wet wade fly fishing in the summer. Unfortunately my first pair washed away on a rafting trip but the 2.0s are new and improved with a heel loop, better mesh and overall better comfort on the shoe. Unfortunately I had to wear Chacos in the river for a week or two until I came running back to these for the superior grip and overall protection in the river.

Charlie Lewis