I truly love the way they look styled with long sheer dresses for summer, and there's something about the unexpected juxtaposition that makes them extremely cool in the not-trying-to-be-cool way. I’ve put them through their paces at the beach, on a light hike to Seven Sisters Cliffs and a dog walk through the woods. Whether you’re heading into the woods, the beach or on a light hike I can recommend bagging yourself a pair of Teva sandals for a comfortable, long-lasting, earth-friendly product that’s always adventure ready. Filled with vibrant colours and patterns in unique silhouettes for a fashion-forward yet practical look. Beauty is pain, sure, but finding a comfortable sandal like the Zymic that I actually want to wear has been a godsend.

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The thick, flexible, mid-sole provided a comfortable scramble down the beach making easy work of bulky pebbles, slippery shingle and soft sand. The Teva velcro sandal, famous for fast drying, has clearly come a long way since its river rafting days.In winter or when the weather’s been wet I’d definitely wear my hiking boots as the inclines would be hard to navigate and the Zymic sandals don’t have a particularly deep cleat but in the dry they were spot on.

Teva Sandals Are So Comfortable, I Feel Barefoot Wearing Them Teva Sandals Are So Comfortable, I Feel Barefoot Wearing Them

As one might assume from my decision to wear Converse sneakers on the hike, practical footwear is not at all my speciality. I even saw them while walking around Dimes Square in New York last weekend, paired with archival Cavalli, naturally. Welded TPU details provide added splash protection and they also dried out really quickly after my watery wander. An inventive guide on a river tour strapped two Velcro watchstraps to a pair of old flip flops to stop them floating downstream while wading through the water. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests.I'm fully convinced that few shoes right now have as much range as the Zymic, Teva's most recent launch and the pair by the brand I've worn the most in the last couple of weeks. Funny enough, he didn't really know how to describe it either, because he is from Tribeca and refers to a trip on the Q train from the last stop in Manhattan to the last stop in Queens as a "hike". If you’re looking for travel inspiration, destination guides, money-saving tips and itineraries you’ve come to the right place.

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In good weather the woodland walk is mainly dry mud pathways with some grassland and pine-needle covered glades. Sandy Liang and Collina Strada both had models wearing simple black Hurricane Tevas with their looks, and Anna Sui even collaborated with the brand on a collection featuring colorful, patterned flatforms. An average pair of Teva sandals should last around five years which means they’re incredibly sustainable. He also mostly wears Converse, which is exactly what we both put on to walk to what I was certain would be my death.Teva sandals come in a huge range of styles, colours, fabrics and designs for men, women and children so there’s a pair out there that’ll suit everyone. The Zymic has a wider platform for more stability so walking on lumpy pebbles was far easier than in flip flops. Before I share my thoughts about how I got on with my Teva sandals let’s take a look at Teva the company and how it came about. Donned with a pair of socks – yes, socks and sandals are now cool, they’re sported by fashionistas the world over. And the next time you invite me on a hike, I'll absolutely know what to wear there — and to dinner after.