Teva Men's Katavi 2 Slide Sandal

Teva is a brand I buy every time my husband needs a new pair. These are his go to shoe as he wears a size 14 which is usually hard to find but not in Teva brand! Size,comfort,durability and price you can’t go wrong.

I have/had been wearing cheap (>$3) "flip-flops" all my life. Usually the thong between the toe breaks in 1-2 years and you buy another one. Throw-aways basically. No arch support. Maybe 3/8" thick smooth "sole" before you squash the rubber down, so you get no protection (or traction) if you walk in a muddy or watery grassy field or paved area.But as one gets older, develops Achilles tendonitis and other walking issues, and the MD recommends footwear that has arch support and "holds" the foot in place, one has to invest in more "costly" footwear. You know, the cost-benefit analysis.So, I went to a "footwear specialty" store (the kind that does the fancy purported "footprint/walking analysis") which turned out to be NOT the one my MD recommended. Oops, my bad (I thought it was!). But the lady was nice, did not push nor had me do the "analysis" and seemed knowledgeable about footwear and sandals. So, after trying 15 or so somewhat shop-worn, floor model pairs, with all kinds of attending comments, she said THIS Teva slide "fit me like a glove." OK, they were comfortable, so "SOLD!" When she rung me up, she REALLY "rang me up" to the tune of $100 plus tax!! But anything for my (foot) health, right? And I guess I was "paying" for her "expertise" and 30 minutes of "service", right?Well, came home with the "used" pair, and went on Amazon to see how much it was online, in case I wanted/needed another one. Much to my surprise, the lady had (also) rung me up for the wrong pair. The pictures of the slide and especially the underside of the sole on Amazon did not match the name of the slide. She had charged me for the "Langdon" model when I actually bought this "Katavi". AND, based on the Amazon price, I had paid about $40 more to her. What a rip off!! But I guess: 1) I paid for her "service"; and 2) I was able to try a lot of shop-worn pairs at her store and would have never been able to "whittle down" my selection to this pair on Amazon without a lot of effort. So, kinda "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me."After about a year of wearing the store-bought slide, it seems to be holding up pretty well. But it's not like I wear it for a long time every day or it goes thru really harsh conditions. The band that holds the top of the foot has become a little loose, but it still holds/cradles the foot in place. I also love the thickness & deep "tire" pattern on the sole bottom, so that you've got a lot of traction and protection in muddy or uneven surfaces.So I decided to get another (this time new) pair for the future.For the (better) price that Amazon charges, if this new slide lasts for about 5 years (as I expect they will), it WILL be a better value (comfort, support and protection) than the flip-flops.

slide fits comfortable and has a good base

I just got these today and have been wearing them for an hour, so they aren't broken in yet. They're very comfortable out of the box, which is a welcome change from most shoes and boots. I have a high instep and the strap over the foot is just a bit tight, but comfortable, which tells me that the padding and stitching are well-done, with no "hotspots" (painful pressure points) anywhere on either foot. They will break in with some wear and will fit just right in a few days.I normally wear a size 12 and that's the size I ordered in these. The length is just right with maybe 3/8 to 1/2 inch of extra sole at the toe and heel, which is just right so none of your foot hangs over the edges, and you have some protection for your feet from the many hazards lurking out there in the wild country (aka, the backyard, or the grocery store parking lot :-) ).My feet are about halfway between medium (D) width and wide (E) width, and my feet couldn't be much wider and have these slides still be comfortable. If your feet are an E width they will probably work fine for you with a little break in for the strap to stretch. Any wider than that and you'll probably want to look elsewhere.The footbed, arch support (yes, they actually do have decent arch support, especially for this type of shoe), the cushioning in the sole, the tread on the soles, the overall initial fit, the look, everything else about them, is top notch on first impression. I ordered the "Bungee" color, and they look exactly as pictured on the product page. They're a dark charcoal leaning toward black with good-looking brown accents.I went for a short hike to test them out, and they have great traction. It's a more aggressive tread pattern than usually found on slides and it works good on the damp grass, leaves, and dirt around the yard. They stay on my feet just fine with no need to tense up my toes to keep them on while walking.I can't speak to the durability since I just got them, and I wish Amazon wouldn't ask for durability reviews for a product that was just purchased. With that said, they look and feel very well constructed out of the box. Time will tell, and if I have a problem I will come back and update, but for now we're doing good.After an hour of owning and wearing these, I'm very happy with the purchase.