Customer Reviews

Teva Women's Olowahu Sandal

5 star:		(161)
4 star:		(35)
3 star:		(17)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I bought a pair last year at an outdoor clothing & supply store and was hesitant to pay the price. (I am usually hard pressed to pay more than $5 for a pair of flip flops!) Because of the unique criss-cross design and the reputation of Teva sandals, I gave in and bought them. These are the MOST COMFORTABLE SHOES I OWN, even including my tennis shoes!

*** You may want to choose a larger size because they come in whole sizes only. I wear a women's 7 or 7 1/2 and I had to buy a size 8 in this shoe. Check the size chart for help.***

The design of the straps makes them stay on your feet well (and gives you a cool, funky tan!) and the thick sole molds around your feet to make them feel like they were made for you. After a year of pretty much continuous wear, my first pair are still holding strong! They have gotten pretty dirty because I sometimes wear them when I garden so I bought a second pair for less dirty activities. They come in so many different colors, you really could try to match an outfit, but I have a pair with black sole and blue design on the straps and I wear them with everything. I HIGHLY recommend these shoes!

**UPDATE as of 7/26/10**- I have worn the tread off another pair of Teva Olowahu flip flops after about a year of almost constant wear and am ordering two more pairs on Amazon! This is my favorite shoe I own, that is why I keep buying more when mine wear out! I will warn you that once the tread starts to wear down they are very slippery on a wet or slick surface. They are SOOO worth the money, and Amazon even has a few styles that are about half as much as the regular retail price! Would buy again, have bought again, and I am buying again!

Tried a friends and I was hooked had to have a pair. I currently have plantar fiscitis which causes pain on the bottom of my feet and these are so wonderful for the softness and cushioning they provide. The only reason I did not mark five stars is because I wish they would come in a wide size. I have wide feet so it took a little time to stretch them a little so my pinky toes were not cramped. I usually can take a 7/7 1/2 in a sandal but I read a review before I purchased that also recommended going a little bigger due to them being narrow. Thanks goes out to that review, I will be getting more in the future!

These sandals are terrific. Very comfertable arch support and the cushions in the soles are like slippers. The straps across the feet are flexible and keep the sandals on tight. These are PERFECT for walking!!! Must get in many colors!!!

I bought these as I needed a slightly "dressier" sandal than my chacos. While these are comfy, they provide very little support, and the fact that they mold so easily was a downside for me. I have fallen arches, and my feet just squished the arch support in these shoes, they did nothing for supporting my foot. They're fairly comfy, but again, I don't recommend them if you're looking for a sandal with good support.

Like others, I did find I needed to "round up." I usually wear a 9 or 9 1/2, and the 10 fits me perfectly.

I was first introduced to this awesome sandal by my sister, who gave me a pair she'd worn for about a year that she'd actually been given by a friend who'd worn them for a few years even before that! They both had gotten new pairs but neither one wanted to see this "old" pair go to waste because there was nothing structurally wrong with them.

I wore this pair nearly every day that was weather-permitting (in Utah), which was about 6 months of the year for about 7 more years. They FINALLY gave out! I wore them until the bottom sole was so worn through that one of the straps eventually came loose and a nice penny-size hole wore through right at the ball of my foot. Even the originally inch thick heel was getting close! Did I stop wearing them? Oh my, no. I merely tied the strap to another strap and did my best to ignore the ever-growing hole. I just purchased another pair to finally lay this vigilant pair to rest and can't wait!

Since I didn't have to do any of the breaking-in, I can only say that these were not just the most comfortable pair of sandals I've ever worn, but hands-down the most comfortable shoe that this shoe nut has ever had on her feet. My vast shoe collection became severely neglected once these hit my rack! I have incredibly high arches and never had any issues at all with the straps - as I mentioned though, I didn't do the breaking-in. The straps themselves will ease up and loosen over time though and also bear in mind that the insole is specifically designed to shape and mold around your foot, so your foot itself will eventually rest lower down in the shoe, which will also ease any strap pressure. This process, from what I have read in many reviews happens fairly quickly too. I'll be finding out for myself, however, within the week! Yay!

I'm INCREDIBLY excited to have this Teva again and have frequently recommended it to people who comment about them - which a LOT of people do.

I originally bought a pair of these sandals at a discount store for $10. I fell in love with them right away. I have worn my pair almost constantly (warm here in Arizona!). They are the most comfortable and well-made flip-flops I've ever owned. After a year they are still in good condition, but I love them so much I want them in other colors so now I'm going to buy another pair at full price.

I thought these sandals were so cute, and Teva is a good brand so I decided to try them out. They also looked like they would be good for chasing kids in. Well they are really cute, but they aren't as comfortable as I thought they would be. I have normal size normal width feet, and these are a bit squishy. My sister has thin feet and they fit her perfectly. They squish my little toe and the straps rub funny against my big toe. I've had to build up new callouses, but they still aren't as comfortable as regular flip flops. Maybe after I've owned them for a year I'll like them more.
On the positive side, they do stay on really well and I don't have to grip them with my toes, which is great for running after kids or walking fast.
If you want a pair of these, I would suggest going and trying them on somewhere first.

This is my third pair of Teva Olawahu Sandals. They fit better and are more comfortable than any flip-flops I have ever owned. The extra staps really do provide more support. They are not the super-durable type of flip-flops so they will only last through one season of steady wear before starting to look a little shabby.

I absolutely love these shoes. I order a pair every year and wear them until there are holes in the bottom. They are comfortable and become the shape of your foot offering arch support as well as comfort. I will buy these shoes over and over again.

I am recovering from tendinitis in my foot and have been extremely limited in the shoes I can wear. I went on vacation and was worried about what shoes to bring. I was so grateful I shoved these shoes in my suitcase at the last minute because I ended up wearing them almost every day. I did a ton of walking and standing and yet my feet and legs still felt good after wearing these shoes. The shoe is so light and because of the straps you don't have to grip the shoe with your foot as you walk (a huge plus for my tire tendons). It also has a little bit of arch support. I am going to buy another pair or two because they are so incredibly comfortable.