Teva Sandals, first introduced in 1982, are a form of sandal that is suitable to an active lifestyle. Other sandals that were available at the time (thongs/flip flops) were easily removed by the elements and shoes could become saturated making them extremely heavy or they could get too hot and cause blisters and fungal infections. So, in 1982 a private citizen decided that he would design and patent sandals that were suitable for water sports as well as general outdoor use.
After their inception, the future didn’t look bright. Mark Thatcher had found a manufacturer, but because of a design flaw that caused blisters in many people he only sold about 200 pairs. Fortunately for Thatcher and his dream, Americans are easily influenced by fads and the Teva quickly gained in popularity and, with a few adjustments, they became much more comfortable.
Since their initial increase in sales, Teva’s have grown and expanded ever since. They are perfectly suited for any type of activity where water may become a concern as there is nothing to hold it in. They are also great for hot weather hiking and camping wear sweat may soil your socks and increase your chances of problems. Finding Teva style sandals has also become much easier. Instead of a select few retailers offering the sandal, they are now available anywhere footwear is sold, including the internet. A quick search from your favorite search engine or on eBay will bring about more results than you can shake a stick at. This not only allows you options of where you spend your money, but it also creates competition, driving the overall cost of the item down. Teva’s are great for outdoors people and can be had for a reasonable price.
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The history of Teva sandals goes back to 1984, when Mark Thatcher came up with the idea of making sandals that were both comfortable and resistant to water and nature walking. They have shortly become extremely popular worldwide and now Teva is a highly developed business. The basic model of sandals consists of a 2-layer sole, with the inner sole being softer and serving as the foot bed and the outer sole being harder and being designed as to have a good grip on wet surfaces. These sandals also feature an arch support and a technology that prevents odor and kills bacteria. Therefore, they are perfect to explore the nature and to hike free, without a worry on your mind.