Astral

TR1 Scuffler Shoe - Men's

From Philmont to the Mast General Store

These were a great shoe for my summer working at the Philmont Scout Ranch (Casron Meadows 2023)! I didn't have to worry about my feet the entire summer. The fit was good for my fairly average feet. It did take a little bit to get used to the fit, as these were my first pair of Astrals. I've worn other zero-drop, wide-toe shoes before, so it wasn't a huge jump at least. The grip on these was certainly above average. They're great for casual wear as well, and I work at my outdoor retail job in them too. I can see these being great for disc golf.

Great for the day and a quick hike

These are legit trail hiking shoes that fit well and grip even better, generally go with boots for hiking but enivitably there are many that simply don't require it so these are great.

Great all rounder

Great all around shoe. This was what I wore on the Camino Way trail for 5 days 15-20 miles a day. Comfortable shoe and rugged. Also decent for short trail runs for the remainder of the the trip. Good for about town and breweries

Comfortable, breathable and excellent traction.

Comfortable, breathable and excellent traction. My preferred day hike shoes.

True and versatile adventure shoe

Love my La Sportiva’s for dedicated mountain hiking, but these do very well on the trails, are lightweight and super breathable. Most comfortable shoe I own with the wider toe box and almost zero drop. Just the right amount of toe and side protection. I call them my Asheville shoes because they do it all - excellent for urban hiking (very comfortable on city sidewalks) as well as hiking the rocky Blue Ridge. Conservative styling make them appropriate for after hike brewery visits and restaurants. Neat for workwear in a lot of environments. Couldn’t be happier with the Scuffler and looking forward to taking them from the beach to the NC mountains to hike around Chimney Rock in a few weeks. And, Jennifer Pharr Davis endorses the brand - very cool!

I really want to like them.

I've been a fan of astral shoes for years. I've owned several pair of Brewers, Loyak and the TR1 junction. Unfortunately the scuffler is missing the mark for me. It feels narrower than the original Junction even though it is supposedly "built on the tr1 chassis" it is also considerably hotter and doesn't seem to breathe as well. I'm hoping that TR1 junctions come back in stock.

Good shoes + good service

Have been wearing these shoes for a year without complaint, mostly normal casual wear, some hiking and walks. Fit good right out of the box. Rushed shipping service was superb, thanks to help from Astral employee. Yes, I'd get these shoes again and I have recommended them, too.

TR1 SCUFFLER. MY NEW FAVORITE SHOE

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

9.5

Height:

5' 8"

Weight:

145

Bought these to use while beach camping and kayaking which they are perfect for. I found that they were so comfortable I started wearing them at work. I have an active job with a lot of walking involved. I am so pleased with them I just purchased a second pair while they are on sale. Love them!

TR1 Scuffler First Impressions

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I took the new TR1 Scuffler out to Grand Staircase / Escalante National Monument for a weekend of exploring, which includes traversing rocky, sandy and even an occasionally wet terrain. I'm continually impressed with the TR1 platform to provide lightweight and stable support for the foot, while still having all of the traction and and power of the TR1 outsole. The new Scuffler has a more closed up, yet still supremely ventilated upper than earlier TR1 models. This helps keep sand and small debris out but still allows the foot to breath extremely well, and in the case of a water landing they keep on performing and dry out quickly when back out in drier terrain, all while providing amazing wet traction. This shoe creeps closer to the one shoe to do it all.