Teva

Pros: Comfortable, rugged, durable, multipurpose.
Cons: Can be pricey, odd-looking, smelly if not washed regularly.

What is Teva? This company was started in 1982, and has more recently grown in popularity. For years, I have argued with others over the pronunciation of this company name! Apparently, the Teva company seems to be aware of this, and...

Pros: comfy, versatile, comfy, snug fit, comfy
Cons: Will die after extended abuse, but what shoe won't?

In the mid-80s, I got my first pair of Birkenstocks. They had fallen out of favor by then, so they weren't the most stylish shoes. Plus, I've never thought the human foot was all that attractive, so I always wore them with white socks. It was a...

Pros: Durability, Comfort, Multipurpose, & Style
Cons: Retail prices are approaching $100

I would wear my Teva's every Day if I could get away with it, and there was a period of two months last summer when I did just that. As I cycled across America, when I wasn't wearing my Nalini cycling shoes (another epinion coming soon?), I was wearing...

Pros: Tevas go anywhere
Cons: No solid colors

If I had my choice, I would live in Tevas forever. For a good part of my life I have done just that. I bought my first pair of Tevas in 1985 (for $12) for a river rafting trip, and I loved them so much that I have owned a pair of Tevas ever since. I...

Pros: comfortable, easy on and off
Cons: plastic parts break, velcro weakens, stench over time

I've owned sport sandals from 3 different manufacturers, including Merrell, Teva and Nike. Teva launched this entire product category and they continue to pump out new versions like crazy. While their products look and feel great, their quality is a...