Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal

Review by Erin Trail

The Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal is the all-terrain vehicle in Teva’s line of hiking sandals. It’s built for both comfort and performance to take you wherever you want to go.

Features

• Quick-dry straps made from 100% REPREVE® recycled plastic​
• Lined with lightweight, breathable, and 60% recycled polyester mesh to keep your feet cool and comfortable​
• Easy hook-and-loop closure for easy on/off and fit customization​
• Molded PU midsole cushions and supports while a Nylon shank stabilizes and supports on uneven terrain​
• Rugged Spider Rubber® outsole for durability and great traction
• Webbing made from recycled plastic using traceable, verifiable REPREVE® polyester yarn by Unifi®
• Vegan
• Half pair weight for size M9: 14.25 oz

Fit and Function

I got a men’s size 7 because I wanted a particular colorway that wasn’t available in the women’s line (I wear a women’s size 8-9).  Thanks to the hook-and-loop closure straps, I was able to get the men’s sandal to fit well on my narrow female feet.

The Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal is a heftier, more robust sandal compared to the other shoes in the Teva line.  The design is focused on hiking and it’s stacked with functionality that enables the wearer to take it on longer hikes and while staying comfortable and balanced.

I recently went on a trip to Spain for a triathlon race and I had some beach adventures planned for post-race R&R. The highlight was a day trip to a national park archipelago island (Ohns) that features several hiking tracks, tide pools, and beautiful beaches.  I purposely packed the Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal because I knew they’d be the perfect shoe for this adventure.

I wasn’t expecting tide pools, but there were some great ones on this island.  I live in Colorado and treasure the opportunity to explore these little micro-worlds of aquatic life. The terrain was full of  rough, wet rocks, slippery with algae and water.  Footing was definitely tricky, and on more than one occasion, the Spider Rubber® outsole saved me from falling into a pool of water.

We hiked the loop around the western portion of the Isla de Ohns, a trail that was sometimes dirt road, sometimes rocky trail, sometimes steep. The trail was around 5 miles long and the weather was reasonably hot. I have pretty sensitive feet that tend to blister if my feet aren’t accustomed to the shoes I’m wearing. The Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal has really nice cushioned padding at critical areas, like the heel, the triangle connectors, and the parts of the strap that contact the top of your feet.  I was really happy that I didn’t get any blisters on that hike.

Grit and debris clean out of the Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal with a swift tap or knock of the shoe.  I didn’t accumulate a lot of sand debris during my hike or on any of my beach wanderings.

I did rinse my shoes off a few times to remove beach sand.  The Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal dried really quickly and weren’t damp when I grabbed them the next day.

The Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal was the PERFECT choice for my adventures in Spain.  I’ll be certain to grab them for all of my camping trips in Colorado for years to come.

The Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal is available in a wide variety of colorful patterns and can be found in both men’s and women’s sizing.

Erin Trail

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