Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal - Urban

I ordered these shoes about 7 days ago, and got them quickly. The only thing wrong with them that I've considered sending back, is the color. THEY ARE NOT WHITE AND YELLOW. THESE SHOES are basically all grey, with colors that do not look like the picture. If your getting them for the white, do not get.

These shoes are awesome, my husband and I wear them all the time at home, to wash the car, to run errands. We live in south Texas so they keep is cool while providing comfort. Recently my husband got his muddy and I thought it would be fine to throw them in the washer like I do to my daughters but his were completely destroyed at the straps. I was very disappointed because he uses them all the time and now they look terrible. I don't understand why these didn't make it through the washer and my daughters did. I washed them together and his got destroyed and hers are not damaged at all.

If you get these wet, the webbing stretches to much. I dont know if the need to use tighter woven webbing but its a bummer. i can't use them on the river or backpacking as i had planned for crossing rivers and treking on the coast. Make a pair of these that are no just for fashion! ( i want an alternative to heavy Chacos)

Nice appearance; too flat without impact cushioning like the Hurricane series; not suitable for long wear over 2 hours.

I replaced my 6510 Teva sandals with these. I would really rather have the 6510s! These don't have the molded foot, and just feel cheap, compared to my old ones. Why did you discontinue them? Bring them back! Valli

I really like my "Original" Teva sandals but they aren't the new & improved from the old version. They are not as heavy, they do not have the same support and the leather seems a little less quality for the $$ that I paid. Maybe they are made differently and not as durable so they need to be replaced more often and this is a wise marketing technique for the company. My old pair have lasted forever. I doubt I will purchase another pair in the future.

I bought these W ORIGINAL UNIVERSAL LEATHER DIAMOND, because you did not carry the 6510's anymore. I loved those sandals. These are a very poor imitation. They are just ok, compared to the awesomely great 6510's!

I buy a pair of the universal about every 10 years and get fashion sandals in between. This is the first time I bought a pair online instead of in person. I was surprised and disappointed in the material change concerning the bottom part of the shoe. In all fairness it could wear better or be just as reliable when climbing around Garden of the Gods. I would keep them to test them out but they were toonarrowdespite all reviews saying they ran big. I wear a regular 9 and ordered a 9. They just fit in length but were too narrow. Love the colors/design of the rest of the shoe.

These are good for walking in water or climbing. I use them for water activities. My original pair of Teva's lasted for a long time BUT the soles were thicker. Only time will tell if these thin soled shoes will last as long.

I expected the bottom to be more foot friendly. When I first put them on it was uncomfortable stepping on the rubber and the straps seemed to rub against my little toe. Since my friends totally LOVE Tevas I decided to try wearing them to see if I could adjust. They don't seem comfortable when I first put them on, but I realized today that I had forgotten about them while I was wearing them, so I guess they have become comfortable, after all. However, I would have passed on them if I had tried them on in a store.

I like these sandals but the straps don't completely cover the Velcro so when crossing your feet the shoes stick together. My top strap is fraying already where I have caught it on the Velcro several times.

For the most part, I like them, but one issue I came across was that the adjustable straps seem to be a bit short, and I have small, narrow feet as it is, so this isn't usually a problem. I wore the Tevas with wool socks on a chilly day and while wearing the combo, I experienced unpleasant tearing and catching of the wool when I crossed my feet because the sock on one foot would get stuck to the velcro on the other foot, and it only happened because the straps were too short and a lot of velcro was exposed! I've done this with other tevas and didn't have this problem. Clearly, I am a bit disappointed, because I really love the sock and sandal style, but I like them otherwise.

Now I remember my first TEVA. It held up okay but not the years/millennia of my latest pair. I'm not sure my latest pair is still for sale and if it is, I can't afford it. My new ones will be used carefully; my old ones will have to continue their hard work with a bit of stitching & glue.

I replaced an older pair of Tevas that I have worn for about ten years. So obviously the brand has proven durable. The heel strap on the new pair is lower and doesn't feel snug unless the strap over my foot is too tight. I dislike the textured material covering the inside of the sandal. It irritates the soles of my feet. I hope I'll get used to these sandals--I really want to like them.

It is a beautiful sandal, love the leather which I wanted for a long time. My old pair of Teva's have been wearing out for a while, so I bought these. My disappointment is that the sole of the shoe is different from my old pair, which was black plastic, this is beige leather and my foot slips down toward the front of the shoe bed when I walk, even if I tighten the straps a lot. Disappointing.

My foot slips backward a bit with every step. The shoe is the right size, but since there is no adjustment on the heel strap I can't fix this issue.

Disappointed they weren't like my original Tevas of 30 years ago. Wish I could have just had new straps made for them! These are ok, not nearly as comfortable. The bottoms probably won't last as long as the old ones either. But they'll do for now.

A little disappointed in how flat this sandal is. I had a prior pair that provided good arch support and was hoping to replace it.

I wear the sandal as casual wear when I do not have a lot of walking to do or when walking on level surfaces. It does not have enough arch or support for wearing for long walks. It seems a little stiff, but perhaps it will soften up over time. I found the sole to be flatter than I expected. I like the color very much. The style is casual and cute. The velcro enclosures seem quite strong and should hold up over time. All in all I like these shoes.

I have always used your shoes to kayak and some hiking / walking on the same trip. Now the base is not rugged enough and so it is slippery. very sad.

The strap across the toes is pretty short, so the pretty band only goes halfway across and makes them look cheap, which they were not. I was disappointed.

I think it can be a great sandal for others, but the arch was too high and it was uncomfortable.

These sandals are embarrassing squeaky!!! I can only wear them when I'm alone!!

I usually use my Teva`s when im in the water. Whether it fly fishing or hiking in Zions. The sandals are great in the water and have never hurt my feet. The straps seem to long and i have an inch hanging off because i dont have fat feet. plus the Velcro on straps only go so far.

Every year I purchase a new pair of Mush flip-flops and this year decided to get the original sandal. I was expecting the same soft nylon and base as the mush. The original is much stiffer, and even has a rough texture on the sole that at first I thought I wouldn't be able to handle. I decided to just keep them, and try to get used to the new style. They were great on the boat because they are attached to my foot and are more secure. It will be a long time of wearing them though that I would trust a walk or hike in these though. I wore them around the yard the other day and the front strap rubs on the big toe and pinky toe. Hoping I can build some resistance, because I love the look and security of these!