Customer Reviews Teva Hurricane XLT

During a visit to a sporting goods store my favorite sandal of another manufacturer was out of stock so I purchased this Teva alternatively. That was over 3 years ago. Today my Velcro has unstitched itself from the strap and in need of repair. I thought I could simply replace the shoes but I see they're on backorder for my size. I am out of luck. In the years I've had the sandals they've been nothing short of spectacular. From Mexico hiking, beaches, snorkeling (and I must say they are perfect diving shoes),fishing, boating, camping, stomping out camp fires, especially accidental ones... this shoe is my "go to" sandal. It has endured the most extreme places and held up to the task. Teva deserves recognition in this department because I can go through sandals, boots, and hiking shoes, you name it, in record time but not these. My only gripe is the method in which the Velcro is attached to the strap. It is stitched on around the perimeter and is certainly the weakest area of the sandal. I say this because the Velcro has always been an issue, with the thread slowly peeling away, leaving black thread hanging over the top of my foot, irritating me, I knew it was a matter of time. Glue works as a temporary repair but still, the Velcro has always been an issue since the shoes were first broke in. The Velcro is now hanging by a few threads. Other than this the shoes are still in great shape even though the sole is mostly worn. The secure fit the shoe has is a helpful hindrance. On many occasions, such as being knee deep clay at the Gulf of Mexico flats, where it's low tide and the earth is exposed, while walking across the deep clay my shoe came out with my foot every time. Thanks Teva! No amount of vacuum could rip this shoe from my foot thanks to the genius who strategically placed the rear strap above the heel and on the Achilles tendon. That position has been a struggle with me on many occasions though. These shoes are clearly designed to stay on your feet, which is a problem at times. Sometimes sharp sea shells get caught between your foot and sandal, fire ants, hot coals, and other insects, making you want to quickly remedy the problem. Not with these shoes! They have to be undone. Once while holding on to a tree to keep from falling off a mountain, I really needed to use my left foot to pry off my sandal but couldn't. I had to endure the fire ants until I was able to reach a place to get my sandals off. Ants usually don't bother me but they get under the strap and thats when they get irritated and bite. Being barefoot really helps prevent this. On the other hand there are also times when I just want to go 20 feet but I'm barefoot. I can't just slip them on so I've learned to close the ankle strap but not have it strapped to the shoe. It's still uncomfortable but I manage and I don't need t carry a second set with me. Overall the sandals are incredible and almost a perfect shoe. I do wish there was another way to have the sandals be more like slippers when they're not needed for the extreme but again, it's manageable.

I wear these every day for my work hobbies, casual and semi formal wear (not that my wife always approves!). I live in Oklahoma. When the weather is cold and icy, I add a pair of socks. I've had many a pair, and I have worn them so much the soles separated. Recently, I actually wore holes in the soles (too bad, they were just getting really comfortable). Great product.

My little girl loves these sandals! I got her a pair last summer and they stay in great shape. She's one active kid, so they are perfect!

Went with the Hurricane this time instead of the Tera Fi. I liked the color choices better on the Hurricane, I actually don't miss all the extra rubber padding pieces that were on the Tera Fi, and like the more original feel of the Hurricane. I usually get around 3 years of wear out of a pair of Tevas, and hope these last as long. My last pair of Tera Fi's split along the ball of my right foot (which I superglued), but that was after the tread had completely worn off, which took 3 years of daily wear. VERY HAPPY with longevity and quality!!! Also, the new materials resist foot sweat longer, and I run mine through the dishwasher every year to clean them up.

Allan uses them for gardening and beach hiking. Loves the sturdy soles.

Great for everyday or vacation wear.

Sad to say, but after 12+ years of active use, my beloved original Teva sandles are starting to wear out... too many long walks down the beach. These new Hurricanes are MUCH more comfortable and have better arch support... I should have worn out my older pair sooner!

Very durable, jeans or shorts they look great, the best sandals ever.