TevaMen's Mush Slide

My husband is still a bit confused about which strap does what, but is getting used to this! He says they are very comfy, and they don't slide around on his feet while walking. As a bonus, they also look good.

I have swollen feet and ankles, am a terrible walker, get blisters within minutes and usually get pain in the heel of my feet after standing for too long but not in these shoes!!I’m so glad I found them. I’ve walked miles in them without any pain or discomfort whatsoever. The straps don’t rub, all 3 are fully adjustable. The thickness of the soles absorbs any shock and they’re long lasting (have had mine for almost a year).And as much as I hate sand and rocks making their way in sandals, it’s not an issue with those shoes. Dirt either don’t get in or I can easily remove it by shaking my foot.I’ve also found they grip really well (been tested in the Arizona desert and rocks).They’re not the prettiest due to their thick soles but comfort and durability win in my case.

Bought as replacement for my husband’s last Teva sandals of the same type. They lasted years and survived endless beach outings, even being walked into the sea on a regular basis. These new ones look and feel exactly the same so we expect many years of great wear. And the price is great.

These are comfortable sandals with a good soul, but that's where the good stuff ends. I find the straps to be too short which makes them awkward to put on and take off. The straps get bits of dried grass and dried bushes and other spiky stuff stuck in them if you use them to walk into a field with dried grass and bushes. When you pull out all the spiky stuff, the thread from the sandals all comes loose. I have only had these sandals for a year and I have not used them daily, but they look absolutely battered. I have a pair of Clarks sandals that are much older but they look newer because they are more durable for walking in fields full of dried grass and stuff. Because my Clark sandals have better straps, they are also easier to put on and take off.

The shoes are really comfortable. Strap length is ok, I have wide feet so some of the Velcro is exposed when I wear them. What I struggle with was the chemical/manufacturing smell on the shoes and the box. I put them in a cupboard and the whole cupboard and took on this smell. My recycling bin still smells like the box so i did not dare put these shoes anywhere near my wardrobe! My first Tevas so maybe this is the norm?

The heel shoc-pads in these sandals make them really comfy for trail walking. The quality seems really good. These are my third pair of Teva's, my first pair (Teva Terra Dactyls) lasted 6 years before the straps finally let go from the base. My second pair (Teva Terra Float) are still going after another 6 years tho the sole is getting too thin to wear outside the house, and they've become slippy in the wet. Hoping that these Terra Fi 5's will give me a similar lifespan despite the use of so much recycled materials.The sole of these is much more like a hiking boot than either of my previous pairs which had flat soles with grip slots. I love em, and the olive colour with the jazzy bands is nicer than the plain black I've had twice now. Pricey, but worth it.

Looking back, I have worn Teva sandals for many years now, including one pair of these Terra Fi's bought in 2019, and an earlier pair in 2015, both from Amazon. The 2015 pair are still usable but tatty now. The 2019 pair are still going strong. I wear them almost continually in the summer, including on the beach and for walking up Welsh mountains! I find them comfortable, grippy and odour free. In the wet on rough ground the straps need to be tightened up a bit to stop the foot sliding around inside the sandal. I am normally an 8.5 UK, but an 8 fits me perfectly. Great sandals, - a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for!

If I can get away with not wearing shoes I will. Prefer sandals and barefeet to shoes any day of the week.but sometimes you need to cover more rugged ground.The grip of these on rougher ground and wet ground is great. I have used these in river crossings, in the sea, across muddy ground and even on a glacier, though they werent particulary useful on the ice, but then nothing else is either unless its got spikes.These are my goto for everything active requiring stability and grip but when I dont want to be burdened by a shoe or boot.The tread still has good depth but Im probalbly not as busy with active pursuits as was previously. There is a little rounding of the sharper edges in the tread. I would prefer a more premium sole.The materials are still holding up well though despite constant dunkings in water and muck and exposure to sunlight.Te strap system gives me great security when running around and jumping about as we all do.Definitely recommend these. cant compare them to Tevas of old as some people say the quality is not the same as original old school Teva. But these havent shown any failings yet. If they do I will come back and edit