![]() ![]() The 5.10 Water Tennie and the Rassler are currently the two main competitors on the market for dedicated creeking shoes, so this review will mostly draw comparisons between them. The Rassler is a shoe that has created a lot of buzz around the internet, so I was excited to see if it could live up to the hype. In my search for the best whitewater footwear, I set my treasured 5.10 Water Tennies aside and instead brought along a pair of Astral Rasslers. This past December, I made a trip south to Veracruz, Mexico, to paddle steep creeks in the jungle. ![]() Sure, you can get away with flip flops, neoprene socks, or going barefoot while playboating at the local surf spot, but descending a run with scouts, portages, and long hikes is a different story, regardless of whether it is class III or class V whitewater. You literally can’t paddle whitewater without these items.įor any serious paddling trip, I now consider quality footwear to be a sixth essential piece of gear. Most kayakers can easily name the 5 essentials: boat, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD. Over the past few years, I have gained a true appreciation for excellent water sports footwear. Test Locations: Rivers of Veracruz– Rio Alseseca (Big Banana, Tomata, Roadside, Truchas), Upper Jalacingo, Costa de Oro. ![]()
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