Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal

Orginal 1988.. Sole is rigid and strong enough to protect if walking on sharp rocks. Also, soles were molded with some arch support and great bed for foot. I put them up for a few years and got them back out. As good as before. The new ones are NOT REMOTELY close in quality. The sole looks and feels like a cheap shower sandal with little arch or bedding. The old ones had some weight and substance to them for outdoor sports. The new ones are junk. PERIOD! Dont be fooled in thinking your getting the "original" riverguide quality. You're not. Greatly disappointed.

a good alternative to flat shoes, however the Insole was so rough that I found it painful to walk.

Pattern looks faded and not in a good way. Poorly made compared to the Tevas I have worn over the past 20 years. Had to return the first pair as they weren't even sewn together. Second pair is uncomfortable, all I wear is Tevas, so it's not the brand, it's this style. Fine to wear to the festival, not for desert work.

I was shocked to compare this TEVA with one I purchased two years ago. I have to believe that I have picked the wrong item because the comparison between the TEVA on my feet right now and the ones that are in the box I am returning are monumental. CHEAP Poor quality lightweight pieces of poorly formed rubber.

The originals are not a true originals. I had a pair 20 years ago. Wore them everywhere, biking, my climbing, rafting, jogging. The new version of originals have a very weak sole, toes bend under foot when walking in water

I ordered two pairs of shoes; the Jhene Aiko flatforms and the Women's Original in Mash-up Teal. I ordered both in a size 11 (I wear size 11.5), as it's the largest they make, and you're advised to order down anyways, when looking for a half size. Both fit small. The Jhene Aiko's heel strap was way too small and barely came up over my heel, let alone to my ankle. I contacted a worker to ask about special sizing- and they don't do any special orders to accommodate people with bigger feet- unless you're buying their flip flops, which come in larger sizes. In addition, if I were to order in men's sizes to rectify that, they don't make the sandals for men and women in the same colors. I'm totally willing to pay extra for this to work! I'm super disappointed, and in addition, I can't find any other places that sell flatform-like sandals like Teva. I'd love suggestions on what to do besides starting all over trying to find sandals I love.

These are the most uncomfortable sandals I have ever tried on. The metal connector by the big toe should be on the other side of the shoe to make it more comfortable.

I got this shoe to replace a very old pair of what I would consider "classic" Tevas. This is basically a Teva upper on a (very padded) flip-flop sole. It fits, and I'm sure I can run to the grocery store in it, but I certainly wouldn't use it as a hiking/river shoe. I am returning these.

I got these to go in and out of the water at the lake. The straps stretch out when they get wet. I have to keep adjusting the them as they dry or get wet. Plus after a few times at the lake the straps have gotten very stiff. Definitely not normal Teva quality

Had to return them. Compared to my old TEVA's they have less cushioning. They are very thin under the foot.

Not worthQuality is very poor. No support, bottom of shoe is made from cheap material, nothing like the traditional Teva sport sandal I was expecting. Returned my order

The new Teva original leather sandal is not like the original Teva sandals at all. I returned them because they were not at all comfortable and did not have an arch like the original ones I used to buy.

I have worn this particular style Teva for MANY years. I was unable to find them in any retail store, so I turned to the internet. I ordered them thinking they were the ones I had always worn. Well, they aren't. The look is the same, but the feel is totally different. Very uncomfortable! I was even going to order a second pair just so I would always have them. I wore them in the winter with socks I loved them so much! But, I won't be ordering anymore...in fact I won't be wearing these as much either. Very disappointed!!

I left at the end of December to travel around the world for a year and really needed to invest in great universal sandals, so of course I choose Tevas. I bought two different pairs to match each occasion. However both of them did not live up to my expectations. Within 2 months they broke, the strap came out from the sole of the shoe and now I have nothing to wear. Do not buy these if you are hoping for a long term sandal. I would expect for the price it would match the value.

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I do not like the way this sandal fits. If I had worn them before I decided to keep them, I would have sent them back. I thought they would fit like the pair I purchased 4 years ago. The front strap is sits in the middle of my foot and digs into the top of my foot. They are hard to walk in because the front strap is in the middle of my foot leaving 1/2 my foot in front of the strap so it catches on the ground unless I "march" with my feet 15-24 inches off the ground to take a step. I bought these to walk in town and on the beach, but now realize they are one of "those" shoes meant to be looked at and not worn. The ankle strap is so low, it is hard to keep the shoe on my heel. I am pretty disappointed in this shoe! I wish I would have sent them back. I loved my flipflops I bought and should have returned this horrible pair of shoes and purchased 2 pairs of cute flipflops!! These are THE WORST shoe I have ever purchased and will probably never buy TEVA again because of the low quality and poor design of this shoe. I have worn original TEVA's for years and did not realize the fit had been changed. This shoe USED to be designed so the front strap went over your toes, not in the middle of your foot!

Bought the Original thinking it would work as a hiking and kayaking shoe. Foam sole, while very lightweight is not any good for serious adventure. Think of these as an expensive pair of flip-flops.

Wore these for about 2 months over the Southern Hemisphere summer. After about 3 weeks the soles had started to wear out quite noticeably and where the material is connected to the base by my big toe was starting to pull away. I probably won't be able to wear them again this summer for fear they could fall apart at any time. The thin sole also means they are not suitable to wear out walking/hiking, unlike previous Tevas which have had much more robust soles and lasted several years. This pair was a replacement for my Ventura Cork 2's, which I returned as they were sub-standard, can't be bothered paying the postage to return this pair. My original Venturas lasted at least 4 years and would love to see them make a comeback.

I could not wear these shoes.

These are thing soled, lacking any kind of arch support and feel flimsy. I am very disappointed. I've had TIVA's with soles like auto tires that lasted fifteen years. Not these.

The white rubber sole is unattractive...not to my liking.

I am disappointed in how uncomfortable these sandals are. I am sending them back. They felt very cheaply made. I'm sorry Teva. I used to love your products.

I wore the shoes for a thirty minute walk and then the soles started detaching from the shoe! Yikes. I thought these were hiking sandals. :/

I ended up returning these because they looked incredibly stupid as soon as I put them on my feet....my boyfriend literally burst out laughing at them as soon as I put them on also. First time that's ever happened..haha I'm sure they work well, and are of quality - they just looked so bad, were ill-fitting on my foot (I usually wear a 9.5 and the 10 was huge on me), and the colors were much brighter than were represented on the website.

Very poor quality compared to my original Tevas which finally fell apart after 10+ years. Soles are thinner --not as comfortable for walking. Very disappointing.