Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal

More flexible soles than I remember from Tevas purchases many years back. Suits my purposes for casual wear but would not describe as a good hiking sandal. Straps in the longer side for someone with narrow feet but able to adjust enough. Of note, back heel strap is not adjustable

the foot bed is comfortable, and the plastic round piece near the toes hurts like crazy, very disappointed.

This lower end/base model of Teva just isn't what it used to be!! I owned a pair that I bought in 2005 (before they were cool, lol) and they lasted me 10 years until I sadly lost them. Wore them on many serious hikes, took them with me on my travels, etc, and they always held up in terms of comfort, traction, and durability. But now, the traction on this model is basically the equivalent of a flip flop you'd wear to the pool, and the comfort/sizing has gone downhill as well. I am a solid size 8.5 (women's) with regular-width feet. The size 9 was for sure too large, so I went with with the size 8, but it's just ever so slightly too small, with my heels and toes right up against each end. Normally this wouldn't be an issue for sandals, but the front strap over my toes sits too far back on my foot, so the plastic loop thing rubs/digs into my foot near my pinky toe. This actually isn't too much of a problem for just regular walking, or very short easy hikes, but I have worn these on a few longer hikes and it leaves me with bad blisters :-( Since these are so lightweight, they're great for any water activities that require some foot protection, but beware that the traction is terrible so they won't help you on slippery rocks! I am going to upgrade to the Hurricane model for future hikes. I still love the look and basic function of these Tevas, but just am bummed that $50 gets you such mediocre quality these days.

I really wanted to like these. I was looking for something water friendly for the summer, but these weren't very comfortable. The plastic where the straps meet was rubbing my pinky toes. I returned them.

Cute and comfortable, but if you need support don't buy these. A flipflop with straps.

I love these sandals, but with that said, they do not hold up. I haven’t even taken them in the water or on hikes yet, and they’re already unraveling in the toe area. The top of the sandal is peeling off. Really stinks because they’re so comfortable and cute. They should cost $25-30 tops if they won’t hold up longer than a couple months. $50 for sandals that diminish so quickly is crazy!

Sent me shoes that someone has worn already. Had scuff marks all over them!