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Rating Summmary:

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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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Shoes felt too narrow in a smaller size and too long in a bigger size. Would have loved to be able to get a half size. I was really excited to get them bc I heard they were comfy and versatile but I can't really wear them without being uncomfy bc of the sizing problem
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Wore them one hike and they're already tattered and worn on the edges. Could pay $25 more and get chacos that last me for years and not be worn down in one trip.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I'm very disappointed that only after 2 months, my brand new Tevas are falling apart! I haven't been on that many hikes and feel like that shouldn't be happening too soon
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
True to size... but the texture and feeling wearing them- absolutely horrible. Bought thinking I would wear these for light hiking and everyday wear but could barely keep them on just trying them on. Painful. Very confused how these are described as being super comfortable by other reviews. Also they did not seem like they would hold up long for walking around for more than a summer, especially for the price.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Had to return these. The foot bed is scratchy and painful. The straps were digging in to the sides of my feet, and their odd placement made the shoes too narrow for me. However, these shoes were also too long for my feet.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I love these sandals but I think within 2 weeks the sides of sandals came undone and that was it.. I tried to get help to return them but all I was told was to ship them back.. I don't own a printer, I no longer had the box. You know it was just too much hassle. Sad because I've been wearing Tevas for years and this was a first
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
The point at which three straps meet in a small, plastic, triangle piece (essentially just below the joint of the small toe) was rough and rubbed my skin raw within a very short time of wearing them. Only the left sandal, so I don't know if perhaps it had some kind of defect but I can't wear this sandal.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Was so hopeful that these would be the all around shoes I'd wear all summer. One full day of wear left blisters on both sides of my feet. I regret buying these.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Original Universal: the name is a joke. I am wearing an old pair of universal Tevas that are a gazillion times better than these. No support--just a nearly flat footbed. Pretty colors, but don't let that sway your decision.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I am wondering if maybe I just got a bad pair of Tevas. It was my second time ever wearing them. I was walking around the store when I thought the Velcro strap loosened somehow. Unfortunately the ankle strap sewn into the base of the sandal ripped :(( my friend tried fixing it but said I'm better off buying a new pair
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
These shoes are comfortable and adorable - I love them for myself and bought them for my daughter. However, after only three wears they are falling apart. Kids’ sizes seem to be made much more poorly.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
This shoe fell apart in the first week of wear. The colored bottom has separated from the shoe. Zappos is usually good about exchanging, but we are on vacation and I bought these shoes so we could walk long distances in the heat. So poorly made!
I'd also recommend:
Chaco
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I'm disappointed in the new Tevas I bought to replace ones bought a long time ago. The sole seems like an over thick flip-flop with a slight wedge. It's not supportive. I should have bought a different style with a heartier sole, but didn't expect these to be so cheap.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Returned them, they had no padding on the back heel strap.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
Runs SmallRuns Large
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Very uncomfortable
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I don't know what happened. I used to have a pair of Teva's that felt like good quality shoes and I tried these on and not only were they uncomfortable they didn't feel like the same quality and definitely didn't feel comfortable bringing them with me on a trip where walking over uneven ground was going to happen.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
They are not made like they used to. Returning for Huricanes.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Not like the Tevas I purchased years ago. These were straps on thick foam.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Rubbed and left my feet bloody first time wearing.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
They're not sturdy enough to wear often. Not at all like the original that I'm still wearing 20+ years.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I bought a pair of teva sandals in a store two summers ago and they were the best I ever had. So I thought the ones I ordered now would be the same. I ordered different models and different sizes because I was not sure which would fit best as they were not identical to the ones I had. What an unpleasant surprise!! They had nothing in common with my previous ones. I don't know whom they used for the shape of the foot, but it is totally off and a weird shape. They are heavy, and two of the ones I bought give no support. Very disappointing! I sent everything back!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
Way too big. You cannot tell that until you wear them, so now I am stuck with a pair of TEVAs that are too big.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
So I put these sandals to the test on my trip to Vegas. I walked the full length of the strip in these. It was about 45 minutes each direction and 106 degrees. The sole was comfortable however I had pressure sores on my heals. The straps also rubbed the upper part of my feet raw. I did wear them for 4 days straight to help break them in but they were still pretty painful. I purchased another pair with a thicker sole, we'll see how that one is goes.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
The Tevas came in a box with no paperwork. I would like to return them as they have no arch support like my old ones. I obviously ordered the wrong ones. Can you tell me the best way to return them.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Teva
I am so disappointed. I placed an order for a multi color womens sandal and I received nothing close to what I ordered.
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