Teva Women's Tirra Sports and Outdoor Lifestyle Sandal

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Part of that transition to more lightweight footwear is hiking sandals. The Teva hiking sandal craze If you are a hiker, adding a pair of hiking sandals to your quiver of hiking footwear could be the upgrade you didn’t know you needed. For example, the Teva Tirra Sandal features an outsole with a water-shedding tread pattern that prevents losing traction on wet surfaces. It also has multi-directional lugs that provide grip no matter the surface. And the outsole is non-marking, which is an extra bonus. Outsoles in hiking sandals are made with special rubber compounds. The rubber is soft enough to provide grip yet durable enough to last a long time. In addition, hiking sandal outsoles are equipped with lugs with special sizes, shapes, and patterns that provide traction on loose and uneven off-pavement surfaces.

They wouldn’t be called “hiking sandals” if they couldn’t handle the trails. That’s because Teva sandals come equipped with attractive features ready for off-road travel.

Or if you are car camping, you can wear sandals around the camp and to and from the bathrooms instead of wearing hot and stuffy shoes. Everyday Use We mentioned above that one of our favorite characteristics of Teva hiking sandals is their versatility. That’s because we think they are the ideal footwear for a wide array of scenarios. Casual hikes Above, we mentioned that the design of hiking sandals is simple. That’s absolutely correct. However, hiking sandals’ simplicity does not denote poor quality.

The plush midsole is ultra-comfortable, cushioning our footsteps and keeping our feet happy all day. We pressed a durometer to the midsole and found it to measure 21.6 HA – an incredible 63% softer than the Teva Original Universal! For example, the Teva Original Universal Sandal only weighs 6.7 ounces. On the other hand, the average weight of hiking boots is 18.5 ounces. That’s a big difference! The amount of cushioning and its softness varies from one Teva sandal to another. For example, you can go for the more cushioned Hurricane XLT2 (31 mm) or the more minimal Original Universal (16 mm). 3. Grippy outsole Hiking sandals are fantastic for water-related activities. They can offer you a grip on wet and slippery surfaces and dry out water faster than hiking boots and shoes.For example, in sandals, your feet are more at risk of abrasions, bruises, and cuts from rough hiking terrain. Lastly, your feet are more exposed to insect and animal bites. Therefore, some additional precautions may be necessary, like insect repellent and refraining from wearing sandals if you are concerned about biting animals like snakes. Ideal scenarios for Teva hiking sandals Therefore, when it comes time to cross a river or hike along the ocean's shoreline, you can get your feet wet without thinking twice or trying to avoid the water. Hiking sandals are super versatile