Teva Women's Original Universal
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Pros
- Awesome looking
- Cute
- Comfortable
- Waterproof
- Durable rubber
- Many colors available
- Hook and loop closure
Cons
- May be too narrow
- Need more arch support
- May need duct tape
- Can become uncomfortable and rub on pinky toe
- Velcro can catch onto polyester webbing
Teva Universal Flat sandal is sporty, stylish, and perfect for all of your casual weekend adventures.
I bought these sandals @ DSW because I like the look of these, but found that the size are not perfect and needed a size larger, no half sizes. They are comfortable nonetheless. It is much better than the "thong" which eventually cause irritation between the toes.
They are easy to wear but eventually remind me of a cheap pair of shoes from the beach section at a grocery store. The box it comes in is nice and shipping weight is 1.4 lbs.
Ive only had these sandals for a few weeks and worn them a few times. I thought I was gonna love these shoes a lot but seems like the sole needs more arch support. My weight from walking in the sandal has made the rubber broke in kinda sink like denting the sole.
I'm not sure if these are made from recycled rubber but they are not exactly made of memory foam. The sole is man made so not leather or natural rubber. It has been glued together. Guess it all depends on how you walk. Someone told me I can make repairs with seam sealer.
I don't recommend wearing these sandals for trail hiking. Great for walking on the beach or in a park. The bottom does not have much traction and the rubber is not durable enough for boundary waters. The webbing upper can get wet but takes a very long time to dry. Depends on the person and the humidity.
I think these sandals were designed for a sporty look but the quality and craftsmanship is poor. If you aren't careful and wear these shoes on more than a trip to the park or walk in the mall you will need to bring duct tape to keep the sandals a float.
I like these sandals because they fit like a dream! Can adjust the polyester webbing upper using the Velcro. These sandals have no buckles. Can also adjust to wear socks. I like sandals during the summer months to keep my feet from sweating and developing athletes foot. Some say the front strap across the toes are in the wrong place so it hurts other people's feet cause they are narrow, but they fit my feet well.
Some people like to jazz up their sandals by sewing turquoise beads n such across the straps. I like mine just the way they are. Iv'e also been told that the straps can eventually stretch and the Velcro can become worn out. They are just not strong enough for rugged terrain. I think rocks and foreign material will dent the rubber sole and will fall apart .
They are my new go-to-day off shoe. My glamorized flip flops. I want these sandals to hold up thru the summer with lots of punishing wear.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $39.95
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Price |
MSRP: $50.00 Current Retail: $19.46-$55.00 Historic Range: $11.98-$70.00 Reviewers Paid: $39.95 |
Weight |
5.5 oz — half pair weight for size W7/M9 |
Material |
Vegan footwear, created using synthetic and plant-based materials |
Recyclable |
TevaForever recycling program accepts any style of your well-loved Teva sandals to be recycled and they’ll never see a landfill |