Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal

The color combination & metallic straps are so cute, but unfortunately they take a comfortable versatile sandal and make them completely unwearable. The styling is so cute and I love how these could be incorporated into less sporty outfits than your typical Tevas as they are much more fashion forward. The problem is the fabric used for the straps, it is SO stiff, abrasive, & scratchy my feet had red marks after just 5 minutes of wear around the house to try them out. The way they treated the edges of the straps is even worse, they are very hard like plastic & cut into your feet, especially on the backstrap. I tried sizing up to see if that would alleviate any of the pain but it didn't help. This strap material is a very bad & uncomfortable choice, nothing like the many pairs of Tevas I've purchased & loved. If only they had used their normal fabric! Teva please remake these with better straps because they are so darn cute!

I expected the shoe to be extremely comfortable and easy to wear. For me, the sizing just does not seem right at all

I put the TEVAs on and immediately found them comfortable - that's the good news But after only 6 weeks, the bottoms started to separate on both shoes. Emailed them but no reply yet.

I purchased these shoes for a trip to Italy. I did a lot of walking and they were by far the most comfortable sandals, however they were not glued well. After my third week on vacation the front sole started splitting in half. I'm shocked that they didn't last very long, especially for the price I paid.

Wore this daily for a week and in 4 days time the sole started to peel off on both the feet. The sandals are comfortable but it's a shame it has started to come off so soon, so won't buy again. Was about to buy for my family but steered them away based on my experience, it's not worth the money. I can buy the cheaper knock off and even they don't fall apart in 4 days.

The Original Universal is nowhere nearly as comfortable as the Midform Universal. The paet of the sole that touches the bottom of the foot is too rough. The Midform Universal style has a smooth top to the sole. I don't like the rough pebbled feel.

It rubs my feet and my heals I don't get the hype I like how they look but I can't wear them without socks

Had to return them they did not fit, too small and narrow I have other Tevas and do not have that problem

Pros: - Very soft sole, gives enough cushioning for many hours walking on hard streets. - Cheap! - They look quite nice. Good selection in beautiful patterns and colours. Cons: - They get SO SLIPPERY when wet! Even on flat city streets (cobblestone) these have no traction at all if its raining. A stickier rubber on the outsole is needed! - Not very grippy on other terrains either, the cleats arent deep enough to provide traction on mud and other "off road" surfaces. - A little too narrow to allow natural toe spread. The sole itself is quite wide in front, but because of the way the straps are placed, they are narrower than they look. - Not zero-drop, for some strange reason the heel is elevated a little. Also has a raised arch, so they force your foot into a certain shape and does not allow foot muscles to work properly. Overall these are mostly for fashion/non-functional use, but as long as it stays dry they are surprisingly good for quite a few hours of walking on hard surfaces. Would recommend for people who want something pretty to wear on a warm, dry summers day in the city.

I loved the first pair of Teva's that I purchased, they have a smooth surface against your foot. The new Teva's have a rough texture on the foot area that feels causes a sore spot

I really wanted to love these. I took them traveling and was sad I couldn't use these as much as I wanted. They were initially comfortable but the longer I wore and walked in them, the more they irritated my feet. The back and front straps kept rubbing along my skin to the point at the end of the night my skin was so red. It also started hurting as I was walking under my big toe. All in all, uncomfortable but I realize that everyone's feet and preferences are different so I wouldn't let that sway you from trying them if you want. Only sad that I can't return them since I wore them already but don't see myself reaching for them.

I don't completely dislike these sandals, they are pretty comfortable and nice for short periods of wear. However, the soles feel very cheap and are basically just a thin piece of foam with no structure or support at all. I wouldn't recommend these for anything more than light use, definitely not for hiking. I got these on sale so I'm not unhappy, but I wouldn't pay full price for these.

I had a pair of Teva original sandals for over 25 years that finally bit the dust. When I ordered and received a new pair of Original Universal sandals, I was very disappointed - they are no where near as good as the original Originals and I doubt will last 25 months, let alone 25 years. They are all around less substantial - they weigh significantly less, the straps are flimsier - they feel like flip flops - not Tevas. They make me unhappy.

Sandal is well made. The sole, however is not smooth, and was not comfortable for my feet. The perforated surface of the sole us why I gave it 2 stars.

No half sizes available!!! Went by the reviews suggesting sizing down to the smaller whole size. Mistake. Too small! For the high price that's charged you'd think they would offer half sizes.

I had what I thought were the ideal Teva sandals, that looked like these, except for the fact that the soles were not the same. I didn't realize that when I ordered them, but took a chance since they were titled "original". Well, the original soles on my Teva sandals that lasted about 10 years, were what I thought I was getting. They were formed and two layer. Eventually they died, and I wanted to replace them. The construction of these sandals felt cheap when I received them, so I called Teva. The rep didn't tell me that what I wanted is still available in a more expensive model, and so I wore the Universal and am still wearing them, but returned the second pair that I ordered with the same sole. It is the cheapness of the sole that I am not happy with and because of the multiple 3 layers, my feeling is that they won't last as long as I wish. I hike, walk on and in the ocean, streams etc with these on, so I guess I will see how long they last. I would not rebuy these, but would go with the non light weight sole of the Hurricaine or Terra F1, which seem to be a much more durable sandal, and what I did not see when I ordered the ones I did.

For the life of me, no matter how I tried I couldn't get the heel strap to peel apart so I could adjust it to my own heel. It seems the manufacturing has changed and the heel strap can no longer be adjusted. I ended up returning the sandals for credit.

Would have loved to keep these but they were way too big. I don't feel like buying a size smaller & wondering if those would fit. Easy & fast returns tho but enjoy buying and having my purchase.

wore only a few times this summer and the white was ruined quickly

Do not like the rough sole under the foot.

For some reason, every time I wear these shoes I trip over the toes. Thinking it might be the sole as I have another pair of Tevas that have the molded food bed and I love them!

I based my purchase completely off of style and honestly i have no complaints in that department! Super cute. But the shoe itself is not sturdy at all, the sole keeps folding over especially when going down the stairs. Not at all worth the price paid

These looked like my prior Teva sandals on line, but seem to be a cheap imitation. In particular, the soles remind me of a flip flop and don't seem sturdy at all.

I've been wearing Teva sandals for 30 years now. My foot is 10.5 and you can't buy half sizes. The back strap is not adjustable so I can't move my foot forward. This leaves a huge amount of space in front of my foot and I constantly trip on things when the front of the sandal gets caught on something. This pair has almost no cushion. I use them for working in the yard and keep my XLT2s for hiking. Going from the XLT2 to a universal is like going from plush comfort to walking on a board. It's pretty striking. Unless they start offering half sizes, I won't buy this again.