Teva Men's M Original Universal Sandal, Retro Shapes Grey, 9

I wore these for less than a week before the rubber bottom sole started peeling away from the rest of the shoe. I tried to talk to customer support and figure out a way to return or exchange them and the whole process was so convoluted and complicated I just gave up. I love my tevas but I'm less than impressed with this experience.

I've owned a couple of Forebay-style Tevas, including one pair that I still use for work in the garden and yard. The Original Universals have been a disappointment. The footbed is rough, and they provide little upper support. Based on others I'd seen wearing Tevas, I thought I was getting more all-around outdoor footwear. Velcro can be a little irritating. Flimsier than I expected. Customer service was of little value when I called.

At first I was happy with the shoe but after a little while of wearing them, they caused huge blisters to form on my big toes. This made these shoes impossible to wear going forward, as they cause a lot of pain from the straps rubbing. I did try adjusting both the ankle and other straps but couldn't find a solution.

I'm new to Teva. I have been a Cinverse/ vintage Earth shoes, yes super ugly, but oh, those negative heels are the BEST. Well. New I may be, but super happy as well. Shows that are fun, easy to put on, can get wet, pandemic my foot feels secure in, YES!

I bought these as a small birthday present for my boyfriend. He loved them so much, since they reminded him of the ones his father wore when he was a child. In fact, they were the same ones. He ended up buying the same ones as a present for his dad's birthday later on.