Customer Reviews Teva Original Sandal - Urban

I AM DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THE CURRENT MODEL, ALTHOUGH SIMILAR TO THE OLDER MODEL, HAS NOT BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO THE PREVIOUS HIGHER STANDARDS OF THICKNESS, STURDINESS AND DURABILITY. Previous 2001 Current 2015 Heel thickness 1" Heel thickness 7/8th " Toe Thickness 5/8th" Toe Thickness 1/2" Maximum Width 4 " Maximum Width 4 " Ankle strap double Ankle strap single

For years I've been looking for a pair of men's sport sandals that have both a thong and a heel strap. I've finally found a pair, thanks to Teva. The original sandals are extremely comfortable with great support for long walks. The thong fits comfortably between my toes and the overall feeling of the sandals is excellent. I love the look and you can tell that they will last a long time. These are the sandals I've been waiting for.

This is my 4th pair of Teva sandals (2x Mush, 1x Terra Fi) but my very first pair of Original. The look of these sandals caught my eye because I love flip flops and liked the ankle strap different than my Terra Fi. The color looks great but it was not my color of choice, I wanted all green. I think this was perhaps some clearance or something because UNFORTUNATELY now the choice of colors is too limited. I guess my pair now belongs to some sort of "limited" collection. Currently they all seem to offer only black (or dark) soles which is not very comfortable in the tropics with the scorching sun. I cannot currently attest regarding durability because I have only worn it for a few days and not for constant walking. But like I said, I own 4 pairs now and the other three have been in a lot of use for several years. The Terra Fi sole did come off partially but I sent it (locally) for repair and is now in active use again. I expect these ones to last and who knows, if the whole-green model reappears I might even buy it.

Bring back the spider rubber sole. Better glue or stitching for solde separationg issues.

Only closed heel type sandal that works when you have a heel blister - therefore mandatory sandal for extended backpacking.

Everyday. Not just for super casualit looks good with nicer attire too.

Great Fit, Classic, Light Weight - beats standard flips for fit and function hands down.

My all time favorite sandals, for everything! I hike long miles in them and my feet stay happy! The fit is just right, they stay on beautifully, and even when they are wet from river crossings, my feet don't slide around too much. They're great for outdoors, but they're also super cute with a sundress or skirt! I usually wear a size 7 shoe, and sized down to a 6 with these and they're perfect. I took the ankle strap out and turned it around to go the other way, which works better for me! I love these so much that I have a couple pair of brand new back ups in my closet!! :D

I've been wearing this style sandal for over 30 years. Best rafting shoe. Period. Plain,simple design. It's a sandal with Velcro...quick, simple. No complicated straps. Drains water and debris quick. Good for scrambling around rocks and such on rivers edge. Good summer knock around town shoe also. Soles get kinda stinky if you wear them all the time though. :)

It is so hard to find a flip-flop style sandal with a heel strap. This one is perfection! About as close to being barefoot as you can be, and still nice enough to wear anywhere. It's honestly the only footwear my feet are happy in all summer long.

very comfortable

Purchased these in a size 9 and they fit great. Love the feeling of wearing a flip flop and the straps around my ankles make them feel more secure on my feet

I've worn this style since they first came out. I order two or three pairs at a time because at times they are not in stock. They fit me perfectly and my toes are not bothered as they are with every other shoe in the world. Ok, I'm writing the review for my husband. This is honestly the shoe he wears unless there's a foot of snow on the ground. He loves these shoes. I'm tired of seeing them, everyone who knows him wants him to buy another style.

Perfect for camping or just a night out on the town!

light and comfortable - great fit.

2 WISHES: please offer these with modern soles & a buckle of some sort instead of the Velcro. ALSO: give us other toe thong styles there was another type you came out with some years later & I can't find mine. I got my 1st pair 30 yrs ago; they worked fine then & fine now. I know from long experience what size to buy in Tevas & these conformed to expectations (i.e. 1 size smaller than my dress shoe size). I've worn them a lot & they feel good. They give better stability with their thong set-up than the open strap type & DON'T abrade when wet like the typical Teva. Wear them hiking & in the wet. The Velcro does hold.

2 WISHES: please offer these with modern soles & a buckle of some sort instead of the Velcro. ALSO: give us other toe thong styles ... there was another type you came out with some years later & I can't find mine. I got my 1st pair 30 yrs ago; they worked fine then & fine now. I know from long experience what size to buy in Tevas & these conformed to expectations (i.e. 1 size smaller than my dress shoe size). I've worn them a lot & they feel good. They give better stability with their thong set-up than the open strap type & DON'T abrade when wet like the typical Teva. Wear them hiking & in the wet. The Velcro does hold.

I'm gonna add a piece of Velcro because the ankle strap is always too small. I'm a half size and I don't want to go larger on the sole, I like the close fit but the ankle strap is always too short and the Velcro doesn't line up enough to really hold it. So I add an extra piece. And I have skinny ankles, so if you don't then go a half size up.

I wear my Teevs basically everywhere/anywhere. A perfect shoe for the Montanan adventurer. I prefer going barefoot, and wearing Tevas is basically going barefoot but with extra foot padding.

I wear the shoes for daily use, very stylish comfortable , durable!

I have over 5 pair of teva sandals and I try to wear them any chance I get! My only problem is the color choices and material choices. Although black goes with most things it's not for everything. Please Add SOMETHING Else BESIDE All The Multi Color Straps. I am a camoflauge nut and would like to see more of that. Another thing is I would like to see these made of leather for men! It's offered for the ladies and not the men.

These are worn "year round~!~!~!" Warm weather without socks and chilly weather...what fun to sport colorful socks~!~!~!

This is a unsolicited review. I first saw these sandals in a military supply catalog when they were first released so many years ago. With two young children (aged 2 years, and a few months respectively, at the time) , and given the rate of exchange against our currency, I could not afford to. But I always promised myself that I would. Now that I'm retired, I put them on my priority list, and I wear them everyday. I too am concerned that the velcro closure on the ankle strap will wear out. But that is a non-issue; I'll replace it myself when that time comes. While a buckle arrangement may last longer, I feel that it will both spoil the simple appearance and create some discomfort above the heel. In the meantime, I look forward to the availability of other colours - blue, and brown.