TevaWomen's Tirra Sandal

I tried these on in the store and loved them, but wasn't sure if I was ready to go this rugged [read: unattractive] for a sandal. I decided to browse online for more Teva styles, and after MUCH research, I decided to try the Terra and the Zirra, a strappier [read: hopefully attractive?] version that still has a sturdy, molded sole. Ultimately, I chose to keep the Terra and return the Zirra, and I may get an Original Sandal as an about-town shoe. Here's my breakdown:Sole:I was expecting the Zirra's base to be significantly flimsier than the Terra, but they were surprisingly close. I think the Terra is still a bit heavier-duty, though. Both felt comparable to an athletic shoe sole, to me. I have very wide feet, and both shoes fit fine, but they are a little long (not uncomfortable, though). I usually wear a 10 or 10W, and ordered a 10 in both shoes.Strap size:The Zirra has much thinner straps compared to the Terra. It felt secure, but the straps did feel like they might dig after a while, especially if my feet swell while walking on a hot summer day. The Terra's straps are much wider and are padded, and are able to be adjusted easily if they start to rub. On a hot summer day, the Zirra's thinner straps might feel more "breathable" than the Terra, but the Terra will still be a vast improvement over regular sneakers. (Note: After drafting this review, I went for a long walk on a 72* sunny day, and it's exactly that -- the strapped part of my feet felt a little stuffy, but not nearly as much as they would in sneakers.)Strap adjustability:The Zirra has only one point of adjustment -- the ankle strap. It is difficult to adjust quickly, as it is one of those safety lever things that doubles back on itself. If you want to ease up the strap on a specific part of your foot, I don't know that you can do it. I was able to slip them off without undoing the strap, but it took a little wiggling. In comparison, the Terra has two different Velcro straps across your toes, plus a Velcro strap around the ankle. Each is quick to adjust and independent of the others. It would be easy to adjust as your feet swell, etc. (Note: At the end of my walk today, my feet were a little swollen; I didn't need to adjust, but I was glad to have the option for longer or hotter walks.)Look factor:I'm a late-twenties woman who tries to be low-maintenance and puts comfort high, but also is not quite ready to give up completely on "look." I tried out the Zirra sandals mostly in hopes that it would be more of a compromise between looks and comfort than the Terra is. However, both me and my husband actually preferred the look of the Terra, which I ultimately decided to go with. I just couldn't see myself pulling off a skirt in the Zirras (I mean, I totally would wear it, but I'd never pull it off). They almost felt unbalanced -- rugged sole, lightweight straps.I am thinking of the Terra as summertime sneakers, so I'm going to wear them with whatever I would feel comfortable wearing sneakers with (jeans, capris, shorts). I wear a lot of skirts and dresses, so I'm still SOL there. I may drag myself through the personal hell that is shopping for shorts for an apple-shaped body just to wear these more on casual errands!I'm also thinking of trying Teva's Original Sandal to get a comfy-but-not-sneakery sandal for casual summertime outfits. The soles don't look as supportive, but they might be a good in-between for my comfy-but-ugly Teva Terra and my under-a-mile-walk Cole Haan sandals (my favorite brand for comfy-cute).

I own two pairs of this sandal in Size 5. They are fully adjustable with good arch support, a comfortable footbed designed for the shape of your feet, a sturdy textured sole for safe walking, and an attractive appearance. I was able to wear them right out of the box, and the initial minor stiffness of the straps relaxed quickly in a short time, without rubbing or discomfort. I wear them indoors and outdoors for daily wear. Footbed could be cooler, but then it wouldn't be shaped so perfectly and wear so well.

My favorite Columbia sandals are almost 10 years old, starting to wear out, and have sadly been discontinued. So I have been on a mission to find a pair of new sandals that I like just as well, and I finally discovered the Teva Tirra. I have high arches and an ongoing issue with plantar fascitis, so finding comfortable sandals with enough arch support is tough. I have a pair of very expensive Chacos that have an awesome arch, but the diamond cut pattern of the foot bed really irritates the sole of my foot and I can't wear them for an entire day.I ended up ordering several different styles of Tevas (as well as numerous other brands), and returned all but one pair. I ordered the Teva Tirra, Tirra Leather, Terra Fl, Verra, Hurricane, and Numa. The Tirra Leather has an awesome foot bed and great arch support, but runs a 1/2 size smaller than the rubber/nylon version, and the inside of the straps aren't cushioned nearly as well, which was the deal breaker for me. The Terra Fl has a slightly lower arch than the Tirra, and after 15-20 minutes of walking around inside my house, my foot with the plantar fascitis was bothering me. The strap cushion on those was equally good though. The Verra is super cute and the straps are nicely cushioned, but the arch is almost non-existent. The Hurricane has scratchy straps and a minimal arch. The Numa had a minimal arch as well.When I initially ordered the Tirra sandals, I ordered a size 8.5, which is my typical shoe size. They seemed like they fit well at first, but the front of the ankle strap hurt after wearing them for about 15 minutes inside my house. On a hunch, I decided to order another pair a half size smaller. They're an absolutely perfect fit, and the ankle strap doesn't come up as high and isn't irritating at all like it was on a pair a 1/2 size larger.I wore the sandals yesterday to our local amusement park and walked/stood for 11 hours straight. They definitely passed my test for comfort and support. They're not super fashionable, but definitely prettier than some other types of sport sandals. I bought the Simply Taupe color, which is neutral and goes with most of my summer clothes. I'll probably eventually buy a black pair as well, but I'm waiting for them to go on sale. We're taking a 10 day trip to Disney World later this year, and these will definitely be my main shoe for wearing while we're there.

I have two pairs of these shoes. I bought them because they are water resistant and have good arch support. I walk a couple miles in these sandals without issue. I would not trek in them because I don't think they have enough ankle support. The foot would slip around too much in the shoe if trekking through water on uneven terrain. So I use these for around town and walking and errands. I have been wearing the first pair of these shoes for a year and they have held up well. The straps are easy to use and are long enough to go over my foot properly which is not always the case with other sandals. The fit is good and I am usually difficult to fit in shoes. I take a wide shoe and wide toe box. My feet do not hurt after a long day in these shoes.

I don’t need the sole inserts into my shoes anymore. These are the best Teva shoes I have ever owned and no more hurting feet. They are top quality and price is far better than other brands these shoes have adjustable straps for wide feet and will last you a life time. Was glad I found them on amazon.

Me gustan mucho pero hay que medir bien tu pie y no te guías nada mas por los números. Mis ultimas sandalias era 40 pero en Tevas me quedaron muy grandes (los pase a mi hija) y tuve que comprar medio tamaño mas chico. Ya estoy perfectamente contenta !

La talla fue la correcta, llegaron a tiempo. La suela es robusta y gruesa. Yo tenía otros Tevas con la suela más delgada. Aunque al principio los sentí muy duros y me raspó en el talón durante los primeros tres días, ya después se amoldaron perfectamente a mi pie. Son comodísimos, los puedo mojar, meter al mar, y se secan en pocos minutos. Protegen mis pies. Los he usado para caminatas largas y me han servido mucho.

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Ich habe diese Sandalen jetzt nachgekauft, weil ich so zufrieden bin. Sie sind superbequem und halten lange. Längere Wanderungen sind damit problemlos möglich.

These sandals not only look great but they have a super strong grip while still being extremely comfortable. They are true size in fitting with adjustable straps. I would highly recommend as they are great quality and good value for money. Thank you to both Amazon and seller