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6,528 total reviews
Teva Original Universal

Review Breakdown:

72%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

4%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

86%"Felt true to size"

96%"Felt true to width"

74%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Attractive, but not the sturdy TEVA product that I wanted to replace.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I loved them other than they were a bit big so if I walk in uneaven surfsces I slide around in the shoe.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Love Tevas flatform and midform. Have several pairs. However this sole bent and folded under the toe area. Had to return.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have a pair of the original style sandals that is about 12 years old. I was pleased to see the "originals" were available. The style is great but the thickness is of lesser quality with minimal support. I am so disappointed and will be returning them
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Did not like it overall. Pro is that its very light and good for flat footed people Cons are that they just look so bad on the feet, and are too wide and big. Maybe sizing a half size down would help. After a day of walking they scuffed at the top and also began to rub feet. I’d say go for chacos, these are not COMPLETELY adjustableto each foot and that can cause problems with placement , like the pinky coming out of the shoe. Go for chacos y’all
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I purchased my third pair of this sandel over the course of 20 years and the quality has really gone down, What happened to the arch? It is virtually non-existant on the new pair and the pair from 20 years ago still feel great on my feet.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Absolutely love them but the ring over the pinky toe gives blisters
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes run on the narrow side. I wear a 7 and am on the wider side but don't usually get a wide in most shoes. However, I sent this pair back because the straps were anchored into the sandal too close for comfort. It didn't seem to have enough arch support for my taste either.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
After about a month of wearing the sole start to split. Velcro gets stuck on straps easily and pulls on fabric, making little bumps and strings hanging off of straps. Still very comfortable to wear for walking/ casual day to day but do not recommend for outdoor strenuous activities.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I bought these shoes for the cute astrological design. However, the foam material that the bottom are made from seem like they won't last longer than a year. Definitely not the same heavy duty material used for their other shoes which was disappointing. Comfortable and cute, still like them a lot
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Black campo and white style is very cute. The sole of the sandal is very comfortable and has great arch support. However, the sole is very slippery, and my foot slides too easily, often causing my heel to fall out of the sandal despite the back strap on the ankle. Even tightening the straps does not help keep my feet in place.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
These Teva "originals" look good, but aren't nearly as comfortable or well made as my previous pair. My first pair had a deeper footbed which was comfortable - i could walk for miles - and the soles were much better support also. I always recommended Tevas previously. The new pair footbed is pretty flat, and I've found the soles to be slippery when they get wet. I would not order these again.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Weird fit on front band. My foot slid up and it pinched. Not comfortable. The ankle strap hits at a weird spot on the ankle and isn't very flattering.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like the look and tried this in both the black and the blue moon/sun print, but the soles are kind of flimsy. They're that standard spongy material that drugstore flip flops are made out of. Doesn't seem like a great buy at $50. Comfort level is decent, not great. Still, I prefer these to the more expensive Teva styles that I've tried. Can't decide whether I'll keep them yet.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Cute shoes, but the ring hurt my little toe.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Everything was fine except the "vamp" strap rubbed agonizingly against my pinkie toe. Loosening the strap didn't help because it's to do with the angle it's set, not just being too tight. It cuts in right where my pinkie toe meets my foot. I had Tevas growing up and I don't remember them being this narrow, I never used to have this problem.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These Tevas remind me of the ones I wore many years ago. I liked the style but they weren’t very supportive and I needed sandals that had more support around the ankle. The bottoms didn’t have very much traction. Unfortunately I had to return them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my first pair of Tevas, I like them. But I’m not sure they are worth $50? They are definitely cute, but my first impression is that they are just a glorified flip flop...
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
No heel adjustment strap even though up close photo indicates one.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered 2 different sizes, just to make sure I got the right size. I had looked at the size of my old pair (size 10) before I ordered, and they still fit, but I wanted a neutral black to go with everything. The 10 was too small, and the 11 fit, but was not comfortable, so I am returning both. It pinched a bit at the plastic clasp/joint.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
The heel strap is not adjustable, the footbed is not supportive or anatomical, and the material is like a flip-flop. It cracked under the baby toe the first time out. I love the pattern, the fabric, and the design.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Plastic connector rubs outside of my small toe no matter how I adjust it. Gets uncomfortable after a couple hours wear. One of my feet is wider then other and it does bother that one the most. Going to try to break them in on small hiking trips this summer.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I was surprised to see the "original" Sandor at such a discounted price from what I paid for my original several years ago. However the quality of materials and construction considerably different than my original. For instance, where my original had rubber pads protecting your foot from chafing across the top and rear, there is no such protection on these, And the fitness and contour of the souls is completely different. These sandals remind me of flip-flops with straps, not what I would expect from Teva.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Don't get me wrong, I like the the style of the product. I have 2 main concerns. The first being that after wearing the sandal 3 times they began to smell. I am assuming this is because my feet naturally sweat a lot mixed with the material the sandal is made out. I do find it a little strange, especially after only wearing them a few times. I did wash them and the smell does go away, but it is a recurring pattern that is quite frustrating. The second issue was that i got a blister on my big toe after I went with them in the water. I am assuming this is because they were wet, but I'm not sure. Regardless, I am a little disappointed because I was looking forward to having an awesome sandal.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I bought these to replace a pair of the same ones that I had for 10 years (soles came unglued). These are touted as the "original," but they don't come close. Sole is much thinner, and there is no padding on the back strap. Overall flimsy compared to the old ones. The characteristic Teva comfort is still there, though. They are overpriced given the quality.
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