TevaMen's Katavi 2

Fantastic and absolutely worth the cost .There durable ,comfortable and I ware them all day ,from going to the pool early in the morning to around the house and then walking in the evening.I have tried multiple other sandals and non of them compare to Teva .

Nice sandals, have not taken them on a real hike. But very nice for around civilization. Comfortable too.

These are the good ones. They are adjustable so your feet doesn’t slip when you are out hiking. My husband liked them so much I had to order a mother pair.

As far as Teva sandals go, these being about $40 (at the time of this review) make them a steal. These are excellent hiking sandals. They feel and fit very much like the Hurricane XLT 2 line, but have a different aesthetic (the "dad sandal" if you will). The uppers are suede and look and feel much like a more rugged Birkenstock. Overall, a really nice balance of comfort, aesthetics, and stability. If you've worn other Teva sandals, you'll feel very much at home. If not, this is a good pair to start with. As always, be sure to wear them gradually so you have time to break them in.My main issues: like all Teva sandals, they are huge. I normally wear size 10 and they were gigantic. I had to size down all the way to 8 to get a proper fit. This pair was no exception. Size down at least one or two times. The other issue, more specific to my feet, is the toe strap can cause some discomfort. It does not rub, so blisters aren't really a concern, rather they can just apply pressure. Specifically the toe strap causes some discomfort on my right foot, as the strap seems to be sitting directly on top of the big toe joint. This is likely something that will go away as part of the gradual break-in process. But it's uncomfortable enough I cannot presently wear these all day.

These are my first Teva pair of, well, anything, and so far I am impressed. Despite some reviews saying these are too large, the size 11 I ordered is spot on in size--the adjustable straps on top and in the rear ensure they fit nicely without slipping off. The rear straps are padded, so chafing should be minimized. (I don't plan on really long hikes with these--I have some Columbia hiking shoes for that.) They are also comfortable with good arch support and the soles have cushioning and flex. And I'm liking the color (Black Olive), as most of my shoes and sandals are shades of dark grey or black. So do I order a second pair in the Bungee Cord color? I'll wait a few weeks and see, as there is no discount on the price at the moment.

I love these sandals! Super comfortable, stylish, and durable. I wear them during the day, on local errands, and longer exercise walks / hikes. I own several other Teva models (Mush 2, Hurricane XLT2, Universal). These are by far my favorite, I have 3 pairs. Highly recommended.

I got in one shipment all in size mens size 11:Teva Obern 11Teva Toachi 11Teva Katavi 11Teva Hurricane 11Katavi - of the four, these fit me the best and were the most comfortable. The Katavi and Hurricanes had a virtually identical fit once adjusted, but the suede strapping and mesh panels on the Katavi made them more comfortable than the Hurricanes - for the same fit. The Toachi were far far too narrow and spongy feeling with what seemed a bad tread design, so the Katavi are the winners for me.Katavi 10 3/4 oz 308g (single mens 11)Here are the differences and comparisons of the various sandals (see photos):Weight of single sandal (size 11):Obern 383g (13 1/2oz)Toachi 343g (12oz)Katavi 308g (10 3/4oz)Hurricane 295g (10 1/2oz)Note that that the Katavi and Hurricane XLT weigh almost exactly the same, even though the Hurricane is billed as ultra-light and the Katavi not advertised as such so much by Teva.The four from top, side, tread are in review photos.Hurricane and Katavi had identical treads with different slightly foot beds. The shape and foot fit of the beds was virtually identical for the Hurricane and Katavi. The Obern was close, but had a higher arch support and was more rigid and felt a bit narrower at the middle foot. I felt the arch support too much on the Oberns. The Toachi in contrast had an extremely narrow tread and footbed and my foot could not even fit on it.All of these were size 11 in mens - but they fit very differently.The Hurricane and Katavi are the most similar, and the Katavi with the extra side mesh panels and suede material for the strapping was much more comfortable with and without socks. The material used for the Hurricanes was not nearly as comfortable and the expose rings added to that feeling compared to the Katavi. The Hurricanes, however, I expect would handle being wet better than the Katavi and dry faster.

Over the years, I've had problems with my arches and now occasionally have mildly painful neuropathy from diabetes. I've had other brands of sandals and none have been as comfortable as Tevas; the support is excellent. I even have two pairs! The straps are a little too long, but that's probably because I have narrow feet. I've had my Tevas for quite a few years, now, and the soles barely look worn.