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WoWasis travel clothing field test review: Teva Terra waterproof travel sandals

Written By: herbrunbridge - Jun• 17•11

The ultra-durable, amphibious Teva Terra travel sandals

There came a time when we here at WoWasis just refused to buy any more travel sandals-zoris-flip-flops. At a few dollars a pair, it wasn’t like we couldn’t afford replacing them. It was the hassle. Our flip-flops had been torn apart by coral, toe straps pulled out by overuse, rubber molding destroyed by chemicals and sea water. The worse was when we got a bacterial infection because our rubber sandals became a home to microscopic varmints. We were tired of replacing flip-flops every trip. So we laid out $50 USD, and bought some really durable Teva Pterodactyls. That was 10 years ago. Since then, we’ve used them everywhere. They’re our snorkeling sea-water shoes. We take them to swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs, jungle hikes, cavern treks. And they look and perform pretty much like the day we bought them. 

Teva has slightly changed the sole pattern, but the Teva Terras are essentially the Pterodactyls. They’ll still prevent you from slipping on nasty rocks, stop your feet from being torn apart by coral, and become the one sea-land foot product that you’ll pack in your luggage that will do everything shoes won’t do (raining like hell outside in the tropics? Change to your Terras). And if you think the anti-microbial claim is nonsense, we used both Teva and another brand on a trip to Thailand’s Andaman Sea, using both every day. The other brand gave us a fungus, Teva didn’t. 

The damn things never wear out, so the initial cost, when amortized over a few years, is actually cheap. If you’re like us at WoWasis, you like durable travel gear that doesn’t have to be replaced. Tevas are our choice for amphibious foot gear, and we seriously doubt, regardless of the punishment you put them through, that they’ll ever need replacing your Teva Terras in your lifetime.  Buy it now at the WoWasis estore, powered by Amazon. Here are the specs:

  • Hook and loop closure for a snug and secure fit.
  • Nylon shank for torsional rigidity and stability.
    Encapsulated Shock Pad in the heel for shock absorption.
  • The Hurricane XLT’s contoured drop-in EVA footbed cradles and supports your foot while providing all day comfort.
  • Microban® zinc technology that fights the growth of odor causing bacteria and fungus. Built in anti-microbial product protection provides continuous odor control that won’t wash off or wear away.
  • Rugged outsole provides grip and traction.
  • Weight : 9 oz.

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  1. Theresa says:

    Your story was really informative, thanks!

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