Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal - Urban

I agree with another reviewer who said that these sandals need an adjustable back strap. My feet slide too far back in the sandals, especially when walking uphill, so it would be nice to be able to tighten the back strap in order to secure my feet further forward. Other than that, these are nice sandals considering the affordable price. They seem to have pretty good traction on muddy trails and I like that they are fine to get wet.

I am a true 8.5. The 8 was too small (heel hung off back) and the 9 is too big (too much space from toes to end of shoe. The 9s look HUGE on my feet compared to the 8, and there is a lot if space on the sides of my narrow feet. Wishing there were half sizes.

This is my second pair of Tevas, but first from the "original" line. The footbed of this sandal is extremely rough, it left painful indentations on the entire bottom of my feet. You must have significant callouses to wear these! Also, I felt that the straps at the heel were too close together so that I was stepping on the anchor point as I walked, also uncomfortable. Finally, despite trying hard to get the right strap adjustment, the plastic triangles just hurt my feet as I walked, rubbing or pressing against my ankle. I tried to sand down the footbed to make them tolerable, but these other issues made these impossible for me to wear. I wanted to make them work really badly because they're super cute and I love my old Tevas with the all fabric straps. Sorry Teva, this sandal doesn't work for someone with sensitive feet.

I have narrow feet, and the shoe would be fine if I could keep my feet from sliding off the back. Maybe if the back strap was also velcro adjustable as are the other two straps. The shoe looks well made, and good quality, just not a good fit for my narrow feet. I'm disappointed, I was looking forward to having a new pair of sandals. I'll keep looking.

I don't think these sandals are the right shoes for me. I have a narrow foot, and need the back strap to be adjustable as well, to keep my foot from going off the shoe on the back. I'd like to return them, and maybe try a smaller size or a hiking shoe that does have an adjustable heel strap. I'm very disappointed that they don't fit the way I hoped. Nice looking shoes, well made, just don't fit right for me.

Great looking and easy to make narrow for my foot. Not very comfortable yet. Hits my little toe, so I think it needs to be broken in. I've always had ate a and wore them out.

Thought this would be fine but isn't. My previous wedge sandles are fantastic and hit every high note; all I wanted to do was buy another pair. But no, Teva messed with success. Like what Toyota did with RAV4; used to be cute and noticeable, but now is common.

The straps around the toes hit in a weird spot causing long time wear to become uncomfortable.

I have been wearing and loving Tevas for decades The new quality does not seem to be what it used to be. The sole extends too far beyond the toe strap, causing me to trip on occasion. I wish "Pretty Rugged" was still available.

I have an older make of Tevas that I love! I still have them but wanted another, brighter color. To my disappointment the sole was not as hard as my other pair. It's more flexible and cushioned, which feels nice but I'm terrified to take them on my adventures in worry they wont quite hold up. I was also disappointed the strap behind the heel of my food does not adjust. They are cute, and comfortable, but not sure of durability.

As a first time buyer, I was so excited for my Tevas to arrive! I rarely buy new shoes at this price point for myself, so this was a big deal. Unfortunately the sandals arrived with yellow stains all over them. HUGE letdown. It took two customer service phone calls to arrange an exchange, and while I appreciate their efforts, I really wish the product had arrived in new condition. Definitely a bummer as a new customer.

I bought a size 11 even though I was told by customer service to buy a 10. But according to the sizing chart I was a 11 to 12. So I don't get how they say to size down when my 11s were too small. My toes were almost off the end. So I am returning and getting a 12. I hope that size fits better.

This is a review for those whose souls need a bit more support. I'm giving this great sandal a three only because my feet need a stronger support now than 50 years ago. I bought them out of nostalgia. I am sticking to my Teva Universal's with more stiffness in the soul. This original is too soft for me now and has more of a heel than I can enjoy.

Really wanted to keep this. Truly need a 7.5 size. Does not really fit in an 8, and 7 is too small. Too wide also. Toe area is far too wide for narrow feet. Also need an adjustable heel strap. Foot kept slipping back so when I walked my heel was hitting the back edge of the shoe - not comfortable. Please make half sizes, make a narrow, and add adjustable heel strap like you make in other Teva models.

I bought the sandals thinking they'd be good arch support shoes for me to wear on campus, but because the bottom is so rubbery/plasticy, they're uncomfortable and make my feet sweaty really fast. Then I have to squeak around campus and to all my classes. I had hoped these would be comparable to chacos (which I don't have a pair of), but I think the bottom of those are very different and I wish I had gone for a more fabric bottom instead of this.

Attractive, but not the sturdy TEVA product that I wanted to replace.

I loved them other than they were a bit big so if I walk in uneaven surfsces I slide around in the shoe.

Love Tevas flatform and midform. Have several pairs. However this sole bent and folded under the toe area. Had to return.

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

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.

Absolutely love them but the ring over the pinky toe gives blisters

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.

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

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.

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.