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Do or Don’t: Teva Sandals

September 30, 2014August 13, 2020 Kelley 2 comments

Tevas

Brooklynites are known for their fun, eccentric, and sometimes all-out weird fashion sense. One trend I’ve noticed on the streets recently is the revival of the Teva sandal.

Known for their Velcro straps, rubber soles, and brightly colored geometric patterns, Tevas were popular in the 90s amongst the “strap in and go, spontaneous, go-anywhere, do-anything” adventurous types. They were also a popular Dad shoe, and a few of my grade-school friends donning the durable, chunky sandal as well. But for the most part, they’ve been out of sight and out-of-mind for the past two decades.

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So, naturally, after I caught a glimpse of a fresh pink and orange pair on Instagram, I had to do some digging. I was pleasantly surprised to find a variety of new, colorful options (larger selection here) and even a leather polka dot pair on Teva’s website, and I think it’s official: Tevas have joined Birkenstocks in the return of Ugly-Pretty footwear.

What do you think of the Teva trend? Would you wear them? Not for you?

(Photos by Jesse Chamberlin, Teva, and Evelynn Escobar-Thomas.)

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2 comments

  1. ~ Carmen ~ says:
    October 1, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I just can’t get into this trend or the slider/Birkenstock trend. I blame it on my dad & all the old guys & odd teenage boys who used to sport this when I was a kiddo. That’s all I see. Although, I admire the revitalization & rebranding for the fashionistas of today. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼ ☯

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    1. Kelley says:
      October 1, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Ha, Carmen, I’m right there with you. As much as I’m impressed with the rebranding efforts by Teva, they’re still Tevas ;)
      …Birkenstocks I could do though!

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