I Have These No-Blister Walking Sandals In Four Colors

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Hear me out: I know everyone knows about Tevas. In the ’90s, their signature “original universal” style of sandals were known as bad-granola-dad fashion (people say some really, really mean things about them on Reddit). But sometime around 2015 they were made cool again, thanks to “ugly shoes” being back in fashion. And now, even the Olsen twins wear the Teva brand.

But if you’ve been avoiding them because you don’t like their signature prints (which can sometimes have a snake-y “Legends Of The Hidden Temple” aesthetic, or sometimes a “Saved By The Bell” summer yacht club vibe) or you’re not sure they look comfortable, let me convince you otherwise on both fronts.

First of all, Teva’s “original universal sandal” is available in approximately 40 colors in women’s sizing and 30 in men’s sizing on Amazon, ranging from the aforementioned prints to (drumroll ...) solids. And colorblocked solids! Take a look at a few of my favorites below:

I wear them with everything from schlubby drugstore-errand shorts to casual dresses, and a colleague recently convinced me they were work-appropriate when I questioned wearing them to the office. A solid black or a fresh white pair look especially modern, if that’s your thing.

But let’s talk about the most important thing: comfort. I’m a New Yorker who walks at least 5 miles a day, so I’ve put these things to the test. And because of a number of genetic mutations, I have feet that are blister magnets. Sandals, with their myriad straps and slings, are especially