TevaMen's Katavi 2

For most of my adult life, I've had at least one pair of tevas at a time; sometimes 2or 3. They've always carried me everywhere, even through some unforgiving terrain.At some point, Teva moved production to Vietnam, after which quality took a nosedive.But quality seems to have returned. These feel solid and rugged. They are comfortable, with good support, but as they are more for outdoor use, they don't have things like gel soles or air chambers.We'll have to see if the glue holds over time, but for the moment, I'm happy with them.

These are my first Teva pair of, well, anything, and so far I am impressed. Despite some reviews saying these are too large, the size 11 I ordered is spot on in size--the adjustable straps on top and in the rear ensure they fit nicely without slipping off. The rear straps are padded, so chafing should be minimized. (I don't plan on really long hikes with these--I have some Columbia hiking shoes for that.) They are also comfortable with good arch support and the soles have cushioning and flex. And I'm liking the color (Black Olive), as most of my shoes and sandals are shades of dark grey or black. So do I order a second pair in the Bungee Cord color? I'll wait a few weeks and see, as there is no discount on the price at the moment.

I bought these sandals almost two years ago and have worn them nearly 90% of that time. I am in my 70's and have neuropathy in my feet. Most shoes are uncomfortable. I have found these sandals to be the most comfortable things I can put on my feet by far; hence my wearing them nearly all the time no matter the weather. I prefer to wear them with socks, especially in cool/cold weather and I know that marks me as a nerd. At this stage of my life I don't care. There is still excellent padding in the footbed and the soles are just beginning to wear a little. I like the suede look, too. They are on sale right now on Amazon and I may just order another pair for when these eventually wear out. I am not a big hiker or anything, but I can say these are great for everyday walks. Teva has really knocked it out of the park with this sandal!

As far as Teva sandals go, these being about $40 (at the time of this review) make them a steal. These are excellent hiking sandals. They feel and fit very much like the Hurricane XLT 2 line, but have a different aesthetic (the "dad sandal" if you will). The uppers are suede and look and feel much like a more rugged Birkenstock. Overall, a really nice balance of comfort, aesthetics, and stability. If you've worn other Teva sandals, you'll feel very much at home. If not, this is a good pair to start with. As always, be sure to wear them gradually so you have time to break them in.My main issues: like all Teva sandals, they are huge. I normally wear size 10 and they were gigantic. I had to size down all the way to 8 to get a proper fit. This pair was no exception. Size down at least one or two times. The other issue, more specific to my feet, is the toe strap can cause some discomfort. It does not rub, so blisters aren't really a concern, rather they can just apply pressure. Specifically the toe strap causes some discomfort on my right foot, as the strap seems to be sitting directly on top of the big toe joint. This is likely something that will go away as part of the gradual break-in process. But it's uncomfortable enough I cannot presently wear these all day.

Very nice fit, recommend for sure!

Summer 2016: 1st Review: Very good walking shoes/sandals with some arch support. I got two pairs, one for my husband and another one for my son, and they both love them. The soles are cushioned and have good arch support. My son has very flat feet so needs inserts in his shoe,s but these worked well without them to walk around hot weather in Florida all day long at Disney. He used to only wear walking shoes with inserts, but he wore them all summer long after that because they're so comfortable and .perfect to cool his feet. My husband loves his too. He had problems with plantar fascitis so they perfect for him too because they have good arch support for that problem too. The soles are very padded. He can adjust the velcro straps with his problems of swelling with the heat (due the circulatory problems). After seen how great the are, I search for something similar for me, so I finally got the Hurricane Teva's for women. They are not leather but the cloth straps are comfortable and also adjustable with velcros, plus the soles are also soft and padded, with a bit of support enough for standing and walking for hours. I have the opposite problem to my son, my arches are to pronounced and the bone on the top of my foot sticks out. They are great for my plantar fascitis, without inserts. . I just wished that the had them in soft leather with the same type of soles...

These tevas have been great and lasted much longer than other sandals I've owned. Very good quality!