Customer Reviews Teva Hurricane XLT

I used to LOVE Teva's sandals, especially these Hurricane LXT sandals--at least those sold in 2015. I ordered a replacement pair to my 2015 pair as the straps were wearing (black Sharpee covered it), BUT I could not get these new ones to feel comfortable no matter how much I adjusted the straps. After comparing the two, I noticed that the footbed shape was different (see photo--old on left with toes up--uploaded photo image appears narrow), and the FEEL of the footbed was not at all as comfortable as the 2015 pair, which were so comfortable right out of the box. It is so disappointing when manufacturers tweak quality in favor of greater profit, and it's downright maddening with a brand like Teva that has been around for decades and always had top-notch quality. The only silver lining here is the wonderful support from Zappos in exchanging these for the Universal Premier sandal. I can only hope that a $100 sandal will feel like a walk in Heaven, but we shall see. When companies cut corners on quality, they end up losing even more than if they just charged a few bucks more for the same quality. They end up with more returns, which results in greater lost money, lost customer confidence & loyalty, and, in the end, a diminished brand. How does all that compare to the "profit" of shaving off a few more cents per pair just to keep increasing dividends to shareholders? Customers will look to other brands instead, so who's the winner in all this?

What did they do to this Excellent water shoe? I finally de-laminated my 15 yr old pair. I ordered the exact same ones as they never failed me in my years as a beach hotel manager in Ft Lauderdale & the Keys.. The new pair looks similar..but Oh No! The padding is gone from the bunion & small toe straps. The heel padding is 2 inches instead of a full 4 so the stitching rubs on both sides of my heels...before I leave my living room. The whole shoe is heavier, cheaper, less gear & more "croc, poolside junk" type shoe. I'm so disappointed! If TEVA is not gear...What do I get to Kayak & hike & do the things I love? I do not need more "fashion shoes" I have tons & expensive designer pretty shoes...I need "GEAR WATER HIKING SHOES" Any help would be welcome.

I did not like this sandal because the top ankle strap rubbed on my foot uncomfortably the moment I put them on. I returned them because I knew I would never wear them.

I bought these for my husband. He only wore them a few times and after getting them wet, the bottom of the shoe detached from the sole! What's the point of a shoe like this if they can't get wet! They are now too uncomfortable to wear. We are currently seeking a return. I don't know if it was just this pair or the brand, but the ones we got deserve very low marks.

I bought these for my husband. He only wore them a few times and after getting them wet, the bottom of the shoe detached from the sole! What's the point of a shoe like this if they can't get wet! They are now too uncomfortable to wear. We are currently seeking a return. I don't know if it was just this pair or the brand, but the ones we got deserve very low marks.

I bought these for my husband. He only wore them a few times and after getting them wet, the bottom of the shoe detached from the sole! What's the point of a shoe like this if they can't get wet! They are now uncomfortable to wear. We are currently seeking a return. I don't know if it was just this pair or the brand, but the ones we got deserve very low marks.

I bought these for my husband. He only wore them a few times and after getting them wet, the bottom of the shoe detached from the sole! What's the point of a shoe like this if they can't get wet! We are currently seeking a return. I don't know if it was just this pair or the brand, but the ones we got deserve very low marks.

So incredibly disappointed in my new Tevas. They are nothing like my last pair, though they are the same "hurricane" style. Tevas took out the padding on all of the straps, so they rub horribly. After a mile of walking, all I wanted was out of them. This would have been my third pair...I just love the Tevas I have had in the past, but will not buy this style again! I also felt that because of the placement of the straps (more foot was exposed), my feet kept slipping off the front of the sandal and almost off the end of the shoe.

Plastic piece rubs blister on big-toe. Poor design.