Great flops!!
I recently picked up a pair of Teva flip flops, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. From the moment I slipped them on, I could feel the difference in comfort. The footbed is incredibly cushioned and supportive, making them perfect for long walks, beach days, or just lounging around.What really impressed me was the fit—they hug my feet just right without feeling too tight or loose. They stay secure without that annoying flop some sandals have, and I never have to worry about blisters or discomfort. Teva has really nailed it with both style and functionality.Highly recommend if you’re looking for flip flops that offer both comfort and durability. These are easily the best pair I’ve owned!
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"That Guy"
September 18, 2013
Nice flippy floopies.
First thing is first, I want to give "Champaign Surplus" a five (5) star rating for excellent shipping/service!! I ordered them before the start of normal business hours on a Friday and received them mid afternoon on Tuesday while using ONLY the super savings shipping. If you get a chance to buy from this company do so!!Again, THANKS to CHAMPAIGN SURPLUS!!Now about Teva Flip Flops, I've been sporting this brand and (similar) style for about 20 years and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I consider myself a tough grader and I give these mush flops a grade of B+. To be picky, because in my opinion nothing is perfect, there are (only) two "issues" I have with this product.They just don't have lasting power. In all fairness I weigh in at around 260lbs, provided simply for a point of reference, but a pair of these flip flops usually only last me a single summer then serve as "around the house" kicks until the next summer. During summer/warm weather, I'd say I wear them on average 3 or 4 days per week and easily 8 hours per day. They are a great all day BBQ type setting show. When it gets colder outside, I probably wear them everyday but for only an hour or two. Usually by the time I am ready to break out a new pair the previous pair is so beat very little mush is left from my heels to my instep and the traction (or lack there of) is in even worse shape. Needless to say very little support mixed with a tendency to slip does not make for a quality product.The second issue can be a bummer especially for summertime use, they aren't exactly built for "near" water use. Don't get them wet!! I can handle the annoying squeaking sound they make, I can NOT handle how difficult it becomes to keep your feet in the flip flops. Don't get me wrong, puddles aren't a problem as long as your actual foot doesn't get wet. If the bottom of your actual foot gets wet it's game over. Until they dry, of course. The mush is great for shaping around your foot, when wet the mush becomes very slick.Bottom line: they usually cost between $20 and $25 and at that price it's a solid buy for the customer, if you can find them under $20 it's a winner!! As long as you don't plan on using them on a boat, or other aquatic activities, you should be good to go. I plan on buying them again and see no reason why you shouldn't give them a try if you haven't already.
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Forrest Hayes
November 06, 2016
So for comparison purposes this may be a useful guide for people
I'm going to start this review by clarifying that I have a lean, narrow foot. I have a C toe and a B heel. So this review is biased towards a narrow foot. That being said, I have tried about twenty different sandals to find a couple that fit reasonably snug. So for comparison purposes this may be a useful guide for people. My preferences are light weight, comfortable, with a heel strike that has some padding. I also like moderate arch support. I don't want a lot of flop in my flip. I don't want a negative heel. I'm going to list the sandals I've tried, and give a brief comparison, which should be helpful to everyone. I'll start with this one:Teva Mush ll - (9) These are by far the lightest of the bunch, weighing in at a mere 92g each. They're also comfortable with a fairly narrow footbed and a snug thong. So, yes, I love these. And at $25 they are a bargain, even though they won't last as long as some of the more expensive sandals here. The middle of the heel-strike is a little harder than the surrounding area and some people have complained about it, but I haven't been bothered by it in the short periods of time I've spent in them.Reef Mens Leather Fanning ll - (9 Mens) These are the heaviest of all the sandals I've tried, weighing in at 219 grams each. The footbed is comfortable but more firm than some of the others. Nice looking. They have an average fit, (fairly snug), but they were a little lose on me. I think these would last a long time. Unlike with the Reef Draftsman, I did not feel the bottle opener under my arch. Comfortable, but expensive and heavy.Reef Leather Slap ll - (Mens 9) Oddly, this sandal was a full size shorter than any other Reefs I tried, (A full 1/2 inch), so order up. They weighed in at 205 grams each, making them the second heaviest in this comparison. Had they been the same size as the Fanning ll's they would have been the heaviest. Average fit. These are one of the most comfortable sandals in this line-up. Very cushy heel.Reef Phantom LE - (Mens 9) This leather sandal is much lighter, weighing in at 142g. Somewhat more snug fitting than average. Very comfortable and attractive. Reasonably priced. This pair was a keeper for me.Reef Phantom Prints - (9) Weighing in at 113g, these were the second lightest sandal of the bunch. Snug fitting and comfortable, these are my personal favorites. Reasonably soft heel-strike with an average width footbed and just the right amount of arch support. They won't likely last as long as some of the heavier sandals, but they can be had for half the cost. I've seen them for $20 on up, depending on color and size.Reef Phantoms - (Mens 10) These synthetic sandals seem to be made elsewhere from the other two Phantoms listed above. The fit is much different. They are wider in the footbed and sloppy fitting. These are made for a wide foot. Again, they are fairly light, weighing in at 134g, and I got these a full size up from the other two because everyone said they ran small. I think they run just a half size smaller.Reef Draftsman - (9) This is a leather sandal with no additional heel support. It also has a bottle opener on the bottom. Nice looking, fairly snug fitting, and fairly light, (About 156g) but this sandal has an issue. As others have indicated, you can feel the bottle opener under your arch. I don't think anyone would be comfortable in these for long. I sent these back.Reef Crew - (9) This leather sandal is fairly light at 138g each. They have a slender footbed and a somewhat snug fit. I like that, however, there is no additional heel support and they run as high as $60.Reef Twinpin - (9) These basic synthetic leather sandals are fairly light at 137g each, and they have a slender footbed, but the thong is very lose and has no additional heel-strike.Sanuk Fraid So - (10) These sandals weighed in at a modest 139g each and were really comfortable and attractive. I loved this sandal. Unfortunately, they have a very wide footbed and a very lose fitting thong. Yep, fraid so. But if you have fat feet, you'll love these.Sanuk M Fraid - (9) These leather/poly sandals weighed in at 175g each, making them one of the heavier sandals here. They have a slender footbed, (A full half inch thinner than the Fraid So), but with a sloppy thong.Sanuk Beer Cozy - (9) This fabric sandal has a wide footbed and a sloppy thong, but weighed in at a respectable 134g each. These have a very cushy, comfortable footbed. People rave about how comfortable they are. But you need to have fat or wide feet. Dang!Teva Men's Classic - (9) This is a very basic, uninspired sandal with a ruff, heavily textured, old school footbed. Perfect for some people, but I found them uncomfortable. It's light, but not as light as the Mush ll's. The thong was more loose than the Mush ll and it runs a little more money.Teva Mush ll (Canvas) (9) I listed these as well because the canvas thong fits more loosely than the regular Mush ll's and weighed a little more. Other than that they have the same footbed.
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