Have you ever found a pair of shoes that you just absolutely fall in love with and feel the need to share them with the entire world? Well, I have, so here we go! Just so everyone knows, I don’t receive any money or reimbursement of any kind for this review. These are my 100% honest opinions, but I will provide you with links in case I do persuade you to make the best decision of your life. That should tell you how much I love these!
If you have never heard of the brand, Teva, it is about time you looked them up! I’m one of those people who stresses about packing for trips, especially to places I’ve never been before. I’m almost always one of the over-packer types. For this reason, I did my research on what exactly to pack (especially regarding camera gear) prior to my great Galapagos trip, which you can read about here. I was lucky enough to stumble upon a post written by Andy over at Muench Workshops’ blog back in June of 2013. He listed very clearly everything he recommended as far as camera gear, clothing, and shoes goes. You can read his post here. I’m extremely glad I found this post because I had never even heard of Tevas prior to it!
The Tevas that I picked are called the Tirra (model 4266) in the “chocolate chip” color. You can find them on Amazon here (only $56 for this color!), and on the Teva website here (they are $70).
When in the Galapagos, several of your “landings” (AKA when you get off the boats onto the islands) are “wet landings.” This means you will step out into knee-high (for me, crotch-high) water. For this reason, it is really beneficial to have a shoe that is able to get wet but still be comfortable enough in which to hike around. My Tevas were PERFECT for this. I purchased them specifically for this reason, and I wore them almost the entire trip minus the volcano hike and one day of lava rock explorations.
Now, I am a very frugal person. I do not like to spend a lot of money on material things. However, you get what you pay for, and even after the trip, I wear my Tevas ALL THE TIME! I wear them while herping, in the swamps, in ponds, in the ocean, and even in snow (with socks, of course –– no shame). They are extremely comfortable shoes, and they are so durable. I’ve had mine caked in mud, sand, snow, etc. and it only takes a quick hose-off and a quick dry, and they are ready to go!
If you are ever in need of a new pair of sandals, I would highly recommend these. Even after all of my explorations, my Tevas are still in fantastic shape, and I don’t plan on getting rid of them anytime soon. The only thing I will warn about is that the first few days I wore them, they did give me a blister on my ankle (I only ever wore tennis shoes, flip-flops, or boots before I got these). However, since it healed, I’ve never had another problem with them.
What do you think? Have I intrigued you? Are there any shoes that you have fallen in love with and want to share with the world?
Hahahaaa🤣…. socks… no shame 🤣
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Haha I don’t mind looking weird to other people!
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That’s great!!!
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Certainly they are strong and durable…doubtless as lifted heavy weight 😄…. (kidding plz)
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They are great shoes! 🙂
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Of course…. i was thinking to have a pair too
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I would highly recommend them. 🙂
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They do sound good 🙂
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I’m so glad you agree! 🙂 Thank you for reading!
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Your way of writing inspires me…really awesome 🙂
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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I Love Sandals, they are easy to wear and pull off…
Always good for long walks, as it leaves no blisters.. 💗💗
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Yes, I completely agree! You can where them anywhere! They are awesome!
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I second your love for Teva’s! I have a pair of Teva Verra’s and wear them every day. My feet rarely feel comfortable in anything else anymore.
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I love the Verra’s. They are wonderful too! Tevas are absolutely amazing! They are so comfortable. I can both hike and play in water while wearing them. It’s perfect!
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I’ve had a pair for the last 15 years and they’re still going. It’s good to know they still make them high quality so I can buy another pair when these finally Do give out. 😉
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When I was first thinking about getting a pair, my aunt said the same thing! I’m sure you’ll find a great pair when yours give out! I’m all about shoes that will last forever! My next pair of shoes will probably be another pair of Tevas. They just make great shoes! 🙂 Thanks for reading!
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Love the socks… always recommend good, comfortable shoes! 😉
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Thank you! 🙂 Yes, absolutely! And I where these ALL THE TIME. One of my most comfortable pairs of shoes!
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I agree, it’s so hard to find the perfect sandals for adventures! I haven’t heard of that brand before, I don’t know if they’re available in the UK. I did find the perfect sandals a few years ago and I wore them to death, they aren’t available to anymore though 😕
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They are available in the UK, however, not in the same color that I got. You can find them at this website: https://www.teva.co.uk/4266.html?dwvar_4266_color=BKGY
That’s a major bummer that you aren’t able to get them anymore! it is terrible when you fall in love with a pair of shoes (or anything really) and they get discontinued! 😦
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it looks excellent for humid weather like India’s. Nice sandals.
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They are definitely great for humidity! 🙂
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Yes, we do fall in love with shoes rather heavily. Due to the fact that I am size 10/11UK and the Squires is size 15 UK 🙂 I won’t go into brands though comfort comes before fashion!!
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I completely agree! I always go for comfort first! 🙂
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These look perfect for rough wear. I used to have a pair of floaters which were my all weather wear about 7 years ago. These look similar to those.
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They are definitely great for rough wear! I’ve worn them over all sorts of different terrain! Did you like your previous pair of floaters?
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Ok you’ve convinced. I’m always looking for comfortable sandals and these sound perfect. I’ll remember this post for when I’m doing my annual sandal hunt next summer 👍🏻
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I’m gad you’ll keep this in mind! You don’t regret picking up a pair of these! 🙂
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They are a great brand and your ‘with socks’ look rocks!!
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I love these shoes so much I will gladly through on a pair of socks and wear them in the snow! 🙂
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Great will be checking them out as travel light and walking shoes a must plus these look nice also on feet minus the socks. Thanks
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They are great with and without socks! During winter time here, it gets cold and snowy, so throwing on some socks helps a lot with that! 🙂 On a recent trip, these were the only shows I brought, and I wore them happily the entire time!
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You need something like this when travelling. I had s super pair of sandals on my my South American adventures. I still miss them!
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Sandals are such great shoes! You can seriously wear them (just about) anywhere! I love mine! 🙂 Hopefully you will find another pair that you love!
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Oh I will😁
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Nice looking comfortable sandals….ideal for walking almost anywhere…..nice pictures..:)
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Glad to see I’m not the only one that can rock the socks with sandals look. Your Teva’s look a lot more comfy than my crocs;)
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I appreciate that! I love the socks and sandals look! I would have to say that the Tevas are definitely more comfortable than Crocs in my opinion! 🙂
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I don’t have a pair myself but many of my friends do and love them just as much as you do! I wear a Luna Sandal that is more of a huarache style for my hiking and other adventures and love it a lot. It’s not for everyone, especially of you need cushion or arch support. But I will say, there is no shame in wearing socks with sandals!
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I’ve never heard of Luna before, but I looked them up and they are cute too! 🙂 I prefer more of a cushiony feel for my feet. I just love to be able to wear them anywhere and everywhere! I’m glad others feel the same about socks and sandals as I do! 🙂
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I love these shoes! Thanks for a great post ! Your pictures are stunning!!!😍
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Thank you so much! 😊
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These are so cute! I’ve never heard of them before now but I will have to check them out!
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I had never heard of them either, but I’m so grateful I found them! They are one of the best pairs of shoes I have ever owned! 🙂
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sandals are lovely 😍 I think this brand is not available in our place but I will try to look a similar one!
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Keen’s and Merrell’s both have very similar shoes as well! 🙂 I hope you are able to find some good ones! 🙂
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So cool post! Finding the perfect sandals for adventures is quite hard indeed! I loved your take on this subject!
Would also love reading your thoughts on my latest blog post:
http://thisissivylla.com/2017/12/christmas-hair-make-guide/
Love,
Sivylla
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I did check out your post and left a comment for you. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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Oh, my son will be so happy to see your photo of sandals with socks. He swears by it, and he doesn’t care what people think. I LOVE it!!! I’m going to pin this post and ask for these sandals for Mother’s Day. 🙂 I could use a great pair of sandals that can be worn anywhere! Thanks for the review. 🙂
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I’m so glad he enjoys socks and sandals as well! It is such a comfortable look, especially in late fall and early winter (or anytime really)! They are great shoes, and I’m sure you will LOVE them! 🙂 Thanks for your comment as always, Erin! 🙂
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These look super comfy
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They are my favorite pair of shoes! Definitely very comfy!
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YES, Tevas for life! I loved reading this post, thanks for sharing!
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Aahah! I loved this review, you’re so funny 🙂
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They are so comfy! I love my Tevas! I always have them strapped on the back of my bag when I’m not wearing them as I travel.
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