Thanks for this video! I have read many consumer reviews. Your explanation of design aspects makes sense and helps rule out the complaints for the sake of functionality.
You should have included the Hiyak and Rassler models too. I wear 2E and 4E width shoes and can confirm the Brewer is great for wide feet, it also has a built in arch support which makes a big difference in comfort, for those of us that get leg and back pain when wearing shoes without arch support. These are all great for SUP too, if you don’t want to be barefooted on a paddleboard.
is it correct to say the loyak offers max. grip on a smooth slippery surface - such as a stone slipway? The brewer slightly less grip on such surface, but will also grip better on rougher ground like loose clay? thanks
The Rassler and Hiyak have G.ss (max sticky) rubber, and the Brewer 2.0 and Loyak have G.15 (more durable, less sticky) rubber. I think the Brewer 1.0 might have had G.ss rubber. Given the same tread pattern, the sticky rubber will still grip better on rough/loose ground. They also offer the TR1 and boots with a luggier pattern if you want to optimize for rough/loose ground. Rough/loose ground will wear shoes out faster than smooth ground, and typically more miles are being covered in that situation. I know that's more info than you asked for, but I hope that helps put it all together.
