Strata Universal Sandal

Soft footbed with a thick, medium light density cushion. Vibram outsole grips wet polished urban surfaces really well. The grip gets better as the outsole wears down. They are also a bit clunky until the tread wears down a little. Once broken in, they are extraordinarily comfortable and I can walk in them all day. Trail grip is ok but this is not a trail shoe. The heel is tall and narrow making it unstable on rough terrain. It is the most unstable sandal or trail shoe that I have ever owned and it leaves you vulnerable to ankle injuries. I gave it five stars for its urban performance, not its off-road performance. The straps keep my foot firmly centered on the footbed with no sliding around. This is my 365 day a year shoe and my 4th pair. Oddly sized for a men’s Teva. I’m a men’s medium 12 and the sandal is slightly too short. That’s never happened to me before with a Teva product and it’s been a consistent problem with this particular model. I like the ride and grip so much that I just put up with it. They last me 10 months and then I get a new pair. This is one of Vibrams grippier rubber compounds and it wears down a little faster than average. I consider it a fair trade off, considering how much wet grip it has.