Teva Men's Terra Fi 5 Universal Outdoor Sandals

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His inspiration for the sandal straps came from Velcro watchbands — the easy-to-adjust nature of Velcro could be applied just as well to footwear.

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The straps are extremely secure (more so than what I remember the basic pair to feel like), and the plastic pieces that connect the straps are all padded against the skin to prevent irritation. The well-cushioned sole is comfortable enough over variable terrain but still light enough to travel with. It's available for men and women (we tested the latter), and it's amongst the best walking sandals we've tried.By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. However, if you're looking for uncompromised stiffness and durability in your sandals, the soft and flexible footbed is not as supportive or stable as some heavier-duty models. I'll admit, I generally like the look of Chacos better, but I find Tevas to be slightly more comfortable for my arches.

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When I was younger, the only reason to get rid of Tevas and get a new pair was that you grew out of them, and these feel the same way.These Tevas fit exactly as I remember, they're comfortable, and while the Velcro is a bit dorky, it does offer an adjustable and secure fit, and it's nice that there are multiple places to tweak the straps to get the ideal fit. She combined rigorous testing methods, conversations with professionals, and active knowledge of the home and kitchen space to help readers get the most out of their money.

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I grew up in both Tevas and Chacos sandals, roaming the springs and creeks of North Florida, whitewater rafting and mudsliding in the mountains of Georgia, and hiking and biking through marshes of barrier islands all through the south. However, if Teva is your brand of choice and you appreciate the traditional straps and style, the Fi 5 is your best bet.Connie Chen is a former senior reporter on the Insider Reviews team, where she led coverage of home textiles, home entertaining, and food and drink. We'd pack the Terras for summer city breaks and weekends away where you're likely to be clocking up the miles when sightseeing and exploring but also popping into bars or heading out for dinner – the fabric strap version and the more expensive leather incarnation of the Terra Fi Lite make a handy quiver-of-one travel sandal if you're packing light. The Terra Fi 5 is one of the more expensive sandals included in this review, but it has high-quality materials and construction that will last for years to come. We've been able to test the Terras over a year of adventures and have walked many miles in them in hot climates – their comfort and light weight have made them perfect for tackling more established trails.

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Though the Terra Fi is quick and easy to adjust, we wished that we could achieve a snugger fit overall. A unique feature that our testers enjoyed is the heel spoiler that helps cup the heel towards the rear of the sandal.

But afterwards I'll likely be wearing these around the yard, walking around the block and walking along the beach. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.