Customer Reviews Teva Original Universal Maressa

I first bought these sandals in a size 9, which is what I've always worn in Tevas, both with the Zilch and the Versa. The nine was way too big, and made the sandals look bulky and Jesus-y. I really wanted to like them, so I ordered them in an 8 instead (yay free exchanges!) and I'm so glad I did. They are a little hard on my pinky toe, but I think a little breaking in plus strap adjustment will fix that without any problems. Mine are in toasted coconut. They're a little darker in person than in photos, but still excellent. My new everyday shoes!

Teva makes good shoes. For my foot the ankle straps are too tight. So I wear the Mush flip flops mostly.

These are light weight shoes with good support and colorful looks

I'm taking my Original Universals on my trip to Italy this spring. However, I ordered my usual size which is a 7 and it was too big. I returned it and am hoping a size 6 isn't too small...I really need a half size!

Besides wearing them around the house everyday I wear them to run errands around the city. It's cold so I wear them with socks outside. Love the bright colors, the lightness, and the ease of adjusting them. Wish the sole were a bit thicker.

this product was used by an 84 year old woman to walk in the waves on vacation; the shoes provided great adjustment for sensitive feet and good support with a thicker sole

I love Tevas! I would literally have an entire closetful of them if I could! Sandals are my favorite type of shoe and Tevas strike the best balance of comfort and dressiness. And now, with the Universal available once again, and the weather warming up as well, I may be in Tevas from now until next fall.

Really loving these Tevas. Im glad I got a different pair to do my actual hiking in. These are more...daily shoes, I feel. They have a foam (with thin rubber lining on bottom) soul. If you are going anywhere really rocky or where sharp sticks or rusty nails could be in your path, dont think this is the best shoe for the job. They are SO comfy though :) These are my daily shoes now.

Since the 80's I entered the Military for Amphibious All weather All Terrain Operations in Naval Amphibious Base: Coronado Island, San Diego, CA Teva's have been exceeded my expectations and got the job done.

Very comfy and stylish. Great for hiking around.

In CA the weather is rarely so cool that I can't wear my sandals. Very convenient for my trips to the beach or something to wear about town. Super easy to slip into in the morning and surprisingly warm on cool days. My last pair lasted 7 years and if the velcro wouldn't have gotten so full of fibers I could have gone another year before the holes in the bottom became a problem. While my first pair was a gift my second was all my decision and I hope they keep this model forever as I know that in another 7 years I may need another everyday set of footwear

I actually am a little disappointed that the current sandal does not have the same pointy bumps on the footbed. The flattened bumps in the present sandal does not massage the foot as well as the old one. Also grains of sand that readily escaped from under my feet in the original original sometimes get stuck in the newer model. Nonetheless, I was pleased to see this model back in production.

Teva had it perfect when they started making back in the day. Thy're a perfect minimalist sandal. They're lightweight, waterproof, and nonslip on wet surfaces. You can't improve on perfection!

I wear around town 3-4 times per week. Sole and straps need a little time to adjust to foot, fortunately plenty of options for strap adjustments. My last pair lasted for years, expect these will too! Wish they weren't on the way out so limited colors available....if I found black I would wear them to work every day.

I go everywhere in my Tevas Comfortable White soles

The soles feel softer than the originals. I was trying to get away from the squishy softness of the Terradactyls. Stiffness is prefereable for pedalling a bike.

These are the third pair that I have owned, so you know I must like them. And I do, for daily wear around the house, to the store, etc. However, I really needed a shoe that I could wear in water, in creeks, in mud, rinse them off with the hose from working in the garden. And these are NOT made for that purpose. The sole is NOT one piece. It is made of three pieces and the bottom piece will separate from the upper layers after use in water. I wish it were not the case, but it is. I thought the first pair might just be an odd-ball so I bought the second pair hoping the sole would stay together. It didn't. The third pair I have bought just for daily wear outside of the water. For water work, I have bought an actual pair of 'water shoes' that have a one-piece molded sole.

These shoes are great! I wear them everywhere, from lifting weights at the gym to shopping at the mall. They are good because they are comfortable and provide support without being confining. My only caveat is that the run on the small side of average (I wear anything from a 7 at the smallest to an 8 1/2 at the largest). I got a 7 and they fit OK with no room to spare. I have very skinny ankles so the ankle straps are a little long, but the shoes stay comfortably on my feet so I guess I can't complain. I would definitely recommend these--reasonable price for a simple, practical sandal.

I've waited 20 years for Teva to reintroduce the original formula that I loved so much. I've not cared for recent offerings, some of which look like the sole from a moon-boot with sandal straps attached and which are so heavy as to defeat the purpose of sandals. I LOVED my original Tevas and went through a few pairs in high school/college, only to watch them fade. Now they're back and I'm quite pleased. I LOVE how light they are! I've got one pair, and I'm hoping to see the adjustable heel-strap return as well as perhaps some other colors. In short: good job Teva, and don't discontinue these again!

Time will tell how the strap fabric holds up, but for now these are great!

I never met a Teva product I didn't like!

This is a great all around everyday shoe. I wear it with everything, including skirts and dresses. I walk a lot and I never get blisters with these babies. My only con is that i have wide feet and my pinky toe just barely comes out of the strapping. A 7 and a half would probably correct that however a size 8 would be too big.

I have wanted for Teva to recreate these sandals for a long time. These are very close but the most notable difference between the true originals is that the heel strap is not adjustable. The footbed is like the originals but it doesn't have a lot of arch support or padding. So, if that is a major concern, I would suggest going to the Hurricanes. Overall a thumbs up.

I have narrow feet in the straps are really too long

Pros: I used these for a trip to Costa Rica and they were amazing during the random rain showers and all the hiking I did. Comfortable and did not slip once. Cons: NOT WIDE FOOT FRIENDLY I have bunions due to wearing vans all my life and these sandals kept cutting into my pinkie toe and big toe. I only kept wearing them because I wrapped those toes in bandages. Overall, would wear again but would not buy another pair.