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Momknowsbest
June 05, 2024
Comparing the Teva Men's Hurrican Sandals with the Teva Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals
Comparing the this sandal (Hurricane Drift) with the TEVA Men's Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals. First of all, ny son is a lifeguard and spends a lot of time in shallow water, his crocs banged up his feet with blisters on his first day of the summer, perhaps they are too tight. I ordered these two pairs of sandals to choose one to wear instead as they look like they have better support for the sole of the foot when standing all day and fit closer to the foot so there shouldn’t be so much movement or friction.HurricaneThis Sandal is the one on the left on the picture and the one shown by itself, it is made out of a rubber material similar to crocs but thicker. The strap across the ankle has a more flexible feel to the material than the rest of the shoe, for comfort and durability. You cannot adjust the fit of the straps so if the strap is too tight or too loose, it can’t be adjusted. He finds the shoe very comfortable. Both shoes have the same sole in terms of size, fit and even treads, but this shoe is made of rubber so is much lighter. Completely waterproof.Hurricane XIt2This shoe has a heavier duty rubber sole, making is a little heavier but still light. The straps are typical of Teva sandals, more like a stiff waterproof fabric feel and every strap adjusts with velco. This allows a custom fit but my son finds parts of the Velcro digs in unless you have the perfect lined up seal. This shoe also has a comfort padded strap at the heal. More cumbersome to get on with the Velcro long strap.VerdictFor my sons lifeguard needs or a water/beach shoe we would pick the Hurricane rubber shoe. Perhaps for hiking or wading through a river I’d pick the Hurricane XIt2 during to more of a hiking weight to the sole and the adjustable straps.For my son, the less expensive rubber shoe is the clear winner. More comfortable and less fussy and nothing to dry on it. I will also be putting this review on the other shoe reviews with a close up picture of that shoe. In terms of fit, it’s quite a wide fit and a typical size 9. Both soles are the same size and in each design other than material. Hope this helps someone out.
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A good classic sandal
My favorite sandals, very comfy and easy to wipe off when they get dirty.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comfortable and Durable, But Break Them In First
These sandals are durable and comfortable, with a soft footbed that makes them great for walking. They’re true to size, adjustable, and stylish—I especially love the blue wave strap design. Many people say they can wear them for long distances, even on medium-difficulty trail hikes, and they really do feel worth the price.However, my son wore them for the first time while traveling and ended up with blisters, so I’d recommend breaking them in a bit before taking them on a trip or long hike.Pros:Durable and good for light trail hikesSoft, comfortable footbedAdjustable fit and true to sizeStylish design (love the blue wave straps)Worth the priceCons:Can cause blisters if worn new for long distancesNeeds some break-in time before travel or hikingOverall, these are great all-around sandals, just make sure to wear them a few times before any big trip.
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Carl Kellogg
August 28, 2025
Great Sandles!
Moved to Arizona and finally convinced my 80 year old husband to wear sandals. AND he really likes these! Wears them every day and he finds they very comfortable. Best attribute (per husband) is they stay on his feet. As anyone with neuropathy of the feet know, just feeling your feet can be a challenge. He tried flip flops and almost fell several times as they would not stay on his feet. THESE however are a win-win!
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jasperg55
August 21, 2024
I can’t believe Teva put their name on this terrible sandal
I’m an old Teva fan but these rubber sandals are awful with no adjustable front and a lame Velcro strap to tighten the back. A truly sloppy fit as my feet slide all over when I tried to walk in these. (The 10 length was right though) The old saying of you get what you pay for sums it up for me and I’ve already returned them and will have to a second time as Amazon is sending me a replacement which I did not want. Buyer beware of these cheapo sandals
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C. Curvey
August 13, 2025
Now I know why they're cheaper!
The straps are not made of the mesh material; they are some kind of plastic-y stuff. the only adjustment is at the instep; the toe and achilles strap are fixed. Made in Vietnam
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Lightweight they float and easy to wash off
Teva Men's M Hurricane Drift Sandal -- a its EVA --- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, basically a Polymer synthetic plastic that's molded. They are lightweight and can float! The main reason I purchased these sandals was for the beach, and the beach sand. On regular Teva's, the straps go into the sole and there are gaps where they go into the sole and sand gets in. This Hurricane Drift Sandal is ONE PIECE no gaps and no orifices for sand to get in! They are very lightweight and run big or "full size" not small that's for sure. Just be careful when you pull the strap to tighten... the stitched strap can tear along the sewing - stitching. I haven't had a problem but they weren't used heavily yet. I don't expect them be super durable, they are good enough for the beach to wet and easy to clean.
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