Teva Men's M Omnium 2 Leather Fisherman Sandal

Have you ever watched "The Dog House" on MAX? Did you come away without thinking, "Ohhh... that could be our dog!" Correct: impossible. Cannot be done. So by the time we had binged into season #2, we were well on our way to a canine relationship. And when we finished season #4, last episode (#8?), we were on the local humane society websites. And thus, Olive, a Spitz mix. 40 pounds of pure dream for a couple well into their 70s. So now, I am walking a dog. What are the potential problems for an old sod walking a dog on uneven ground in the American south land? Well, you worry about falls, so an old guy needs a shoe that provides a wider base because when he looks down, he needs to have a sense of confidence in his base: that's important because it engages the cortical component of walking. A non-slip sole because the backyard is uneven? Sure. A shoe that is adjustable in the heel, width, and point of attachment to your foot and ankle? You betcha. A quick-release buckle to remove them so that you don't have to mess around with velcro straps, say, while reaching across a comfortable, and comforting, belly? Um hmm. A long-lived shoe because you are on a fixed income and you were taught by your mother that shoes should never wear out, just be outgrown? Yes, yes indeed. A sandal-ish style because, after all, college was only 60 years ago, and you are sure that you can go back to "The Quad" with your nose flute and slide rule, and maybe meet girls who smoke French cigarettes and wear gladiator sandals - girls who would be fascinated by your hiking sandals and your Beat poetry? "Hey, man, I dig your howl." "I shall sing you a folk song and we shall fall in love promptly." Obviously. And that is what the Tevka Omnium 2 Sport Sandal provides: comfort, security, quality, and... and memories. Seventy bucks for memories like those? Well, these are my criteria and those are my memories, kids. Get a pair of these babies and forge the memories that predict the story of your own consciousness. All that from a great pair of shoes. Buy a pair. Have a life. Write your own review.

This is a great sandal. The fit is excellent, the customizability is great. I had quit buying Tevas due to some bad experiences with fit and feel, but I took a chance on these, and they're great. I can't comment on durability yet (which *has* been a problem for me with past Tevas), but so far (3 months), they've held up well. They also look relatively stylish while remaining functional. The thicker sole gives a good combination of support/sturdiness and lightness for a sandal. I'm comfortable wearing these in all kinds of conditions, and they feel good on my foot. I can wear them kayaking, get out of the boat and slog around in the lake, and get back in the boat without feeling burdened by the shoe. I can wear them on the dock and doing light yard work without worrying about traction, but can also wear them on the boat or into the water. They do keep water (a little slow to dry), which means that wearing them wet all day leaves my feet feeling a bit soggy, but I think that's the tradeoff for a comfortable footbed and a sturdy sandal. I have had sandals that dried quicker, but they felt flimsy and didn't last. If there is a sandal "spectrum", these fall somewhere in the middle -- they are heavier than ultralight sandals, which means they're sturdier and have a more comfortable footbed, but don't shed water as well. They are, however, lighter and faster draining than those with a toebox and thicker soles. I find them to be a good compromise among the competing needs of a water sandal - weight, comfort, protection, and flexibility. They fit my needs, so if those match yours, these are a great choice.

Fit: usually wear 9.5 or 10 shoes, so I went with 10. Fits well! The straps make the fit a bit adjustable - see below. These are my first shoes of this type, so they took some getting used to. The fit is very adjustable with three Velcro fitting straps, so it took a week or so to figure out just how I wanted to keep it. My initial problem was that my feet seemed to be too far forward in the shoe, placing the arch at the wrong part of my foot. I loosened the back strap and adjusted the other two to fit. The back seems to be the most crucial to get right for a good fit, and seems to have the greatest implications for a small adjustment. After finding a good spot for the back straps, I have not adjusted them at all for a while. I only adjust the middle and front straps now. It is quite easy to take the shoe on and off only opening to middle strap, so I often only do that. The middle is the easiest to quickly guess a fairly good/comfortable tightness. These aren't particularly comfortable to stand in, but no less than average shoes, I guess. I think my curved arches contribute to that, though. If you don't have particularly arched feet, these would probably be great. As I said - my first shoe of this type. Anywhere the straps touched my feet, there was potential for some discomfort at first, since there is more pressure per square inch than a typical closed shoe. I got used to this after a couple weeks, though, and I do not notice it anymore. I love to wear these shoes. They are now my go-to pair if I don't need to be particularly active or formal. The "brown" color (really more of a dark grey) goes with anything I wear - black, white, khaki, corduroys, jeans, whatever. I suppose I wouldn't wear these with formal slacks, but they look nice (if a little unorthodox) with my basic long white cotton pants. My feet can get fairly dirty while wearing these, particularly in a dusty environment. The shoe itself seems to stay fairly clean, though. I have often had to wash dirt off my feet after wearing these outdoors, but I have never had a problem with the shoe getting my feet dirty. I haven't used these underwater yet, but I imagine they would work very well, and wash mud off quickly. UPDATE: Years later, still love these!

My husband loves these since buying them for him because all the other pairs of sandals we've bought (including expensive well known leather brands) have chafed, rubbed and been generally uncomfortable. These are light and easy on the foot with chock absorbing heels too so make walking distances a pleasure, being water 'shoes' is a bonus too! I first heard of and bought this brand for myself when having Achilles Tendonitis and swear by them, they were a Godsend and I now wear this brand most of the time for casual wear so when my husband wanted something comfy but durable that wouldn't be clumsy or chafe his feet immediately I set about finding some Teve's for him. Not once for praise normally, he has actually said that he is very pleased and happy with them despite initial reservations that they'd be no different or better than any other sandals he'd tried! Now he's a convert! We'd highly recommend them! they are light, very comfortable and durable...I'm still wearing a pair I've worn most days but purchased two years+ ago!

Great build quality, color (black olive) and design look great. It's easy to get in the shoe and tighten it due to the buckle closure. The wide fit is perfect for my feet.

Muy suave, ajuste perfecto y color perfecto también, al caminar parece q piso alfombra no se siente tan duras las superficies, estoy contento con estas sandalias: las recomiendo ampliamente!

Fits well and very nice slippers. But costly

I have used this model for the past 4 years and have worn out 5 pairs . The sandal I bought is the same size but it is smaller,