Teva Omnium SKU: #7373839

Anonymous

from Upstate, NY

These shoes are sooooo comfy! I bought these for a trip to Disney in September thinking they would need a break in period. I don't think they will but I have yet to walk far in them. I feel like I am wearing a very comfy pair of slippers.

William

from Texas

Just got these shoes yesterday. They are just as advertised and I would say a big yes to everyone's comments praising the shoes. Just one thing... I'm not sure if I got a lemon pair or not...The shoes are great except mine came with very tiny, even miniscule dots on the inward sole that irritated my left foot. The dots were on both shoes, so I'm wondering if it was an error in the manufacturing or if it's simply part of the manufacturing process and comes with all Omniums. I don't want to send them back (I like them, and have an upcoming trip that I need to start breaking them in for). But the dots simply as they were/are won't work for me. The dots: The dots are miniscule bits of rubber that are a part of the zinc embedded sole. The sole has tiny indented lines on it (probably for keeping the feet from sliding around in them) and if there are two lines for every section on the sole, the dots are found at nearly every section, normally close to the lines. I have taken to sanding them (with sandpaper) to try to wear these dots down. It’s been a process, but I'm pretty sure I can wear them down and still be able to break them in before my trip. Like I said, I could have returned the shoes, but besides the dots these shoes are simply the best I could find for my purposes. I looked at Keen H2s, Skechers Ganges and Skechers Safaris, and these. These won. They have the best anti-microbial treatment (it's actually embedded into the entire rubber layer that your feet touch in the shoes, so it will never wash off or wear out) - you'll throw the shoes away before the inside soles start smelling. Your shoes won't stink. Everyone seemed to say about the Keen H2s that over time and with much use, they end up stinking tremendously! For a backpacker, sleeping next to your shoes is common (even having them in the tent with you at times). I couldn't bear the thought of having smelly shoes with me everywhere I went. The Skechers Safaris are good (I own a pair), but not quite as comfortable (I wouldn't want to walk for miles and miles in them without socks) as these Omnium's are supposed to be. The Skechers Ganges looked almost exactly like what I wanted, only they have parts that won't dry quickly, and for my applications, that's something I was looking for. My applications? I wanted a really good hiking/backpacking shoe/sandal that could be used both on land and in water. I wanted the ability to basically travel anywhere with them, without concern for odor, drying hassles or blisters. These seemed to fit the bill. In fact, as far as my research brought me, these are pretty much the best sandals in their class. And I would say they fit the class of hiking/water-wear. I haven't really broken them in yet, but I can tell already, with great adjustability and top-notch materials these sandals are going to be good...hopefully, awesome.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sketchers Journeyman series, particularly the Safari Sandal

Bob P

from Glendale, Ca

Great sandal! I recently took a 44 mile backpacking trip through the San Rafael Wilderness and all I wore for the feet were the Teva Optimums. They were comfortable and adjustable (for when the feet begin to swell!). There were quite a few water crossings on the trek and the Teva's spider rubber soles grabbed onto the river rocks and held me in place, while I watched others in the group slip into the creek! When they claim that the shoe propels you forward with each step, it's true. I'd never experienced that before and was impressed! The only drawbacks from the trip was one blister (from walking on the side of a mountain for a couple miles and having my foot scrunch up in the sandal, causing the blister) and the weeds that would get stuck in the webbing. But a little moleskin for the blister and some diligent thorn plucking at night, and I was off the next day, happy with my purchase!

Jim W

from Troy, MI

The shoes are great. Very comfortable and very well priced. I love the service. I had my shoes the next day. Just yesterday I purchased another sandal after first seeing it in a retail store in my neighborhood. It was priced twice as much higher than the same sandal, in the same color, on your web site. I bought yours and it is being delivered today.

Dann L

from Old Lyme, CT

I run a boatyard in southeastern Connecticut. I bought the Teva Omnium to serve as my daily work shoe. It hasn't disappointed. Fits well, decent support, kind to yacht decks and my toes are protected from the inevitable stubbing. Finally, Zappos has been their usual prompt and efficient selves. No complaints and no worries.

Ann

from Kenosha, WI

Great sandal/shoe. I got these for my husband who has giant wide feet. He didn't want standard sandals because he didn't want to show off his toes. These were comfy from the moment he tried them on, totally adjustable. It's been over a month with them and he still loves them! They look great too!

Michael S

from Atlanta, GA

Great sandal. Extremely comfortable and accommodates my extremely wide foot. The only con that I can remotely say about them is that they are not that easy to get in and out of, but you get used to it. Other than that, I love my Omniums and will use them for any type of outdoor adventure.