TEVA Fitting Hints!!

[tink2dw]

TEVA fitting hints
When you get the sandles,
open all the vecro straps,including the heal.

1. Now place your arch over the shoes arch. THEN,adjust the ankle strap[don't worry about the amount of velro showing thats the design feature of getting the correct fit]making sure you have flexed your toes as far as possible toward your knee,and the strap is comfortable,not pinching or too tight.

2.Adjust the Heel.This is the KEY to the sandles fit[and where the half size comes into play!] You want it to cup your heel like this < While still keeping your arch fitted correctly.

3.Look at your toes are they in the foot bed comfortably. If they are to close to the front edge you have over tightened the heel too much! If your toes are too far from the front edge,the you will need to tighten the heel. [don't fret about there being a lot of foot bed, when you get to walking you will notice that the sandle follows your foot]

4.NOW walk. You will feel where you need adjustments. Don't be scared to start all over,again. It took 3 trys to get mine adjusted.

5. Here is the BEUATY in the design. Say you woke up this morning with swollen feet.[a probability after a day in MK!!] You just loose the tight strap!! say after waking around you notice that your feet are back to normal,you just retighten the straps!!

6.Any area that is rubbing you the wrong way can be made to fit better!! something you can't say about regular shoes,if the toes pinch you are out of luck!

What I loved about my Teva Sandles was wearing them home on the plane! My feet could swell and I was never uncomfortable because I could loosen the staps as far as was needed!!!

HAPPY FEET = HAPPY WDW TRIP!!

 

[MELISA]

GREAT TIPS- THANKS FOR SHARING!

 

[K9pal]

I have my first pair and they are rubbing in several places, so I'll try your hints. Thanks for sharing!

 

[mog]

I just bought my first pair, too, and I'm having a rubbing problem. It is the style that crosses over on the top of your foot (guide wraptors) and the tag is on the inside of the strap that crosses over the top of my foot. I think it is the tag that is rubbing a little red spot right where the 2 straps cross! I am trying to figure out if I need to loosen or tighten to get it to stop! I'll try your idea about putting the foot in the right place for the arch and see if that helps.
thanks

 

[Ven]

Are these actually more comfortable than good tennis shoes??

I would love something that let my foot breathe....but I can last much much longer walking in tennis shoes.

 

[LynnB]

Thanks for the tips!

For anyone thinking of purchasing Teva sandals......... www.sportsauthority.com is running a buy 1 pair get the 2nd 1/2 off deal right now.

 

[K9pal]

Ven, it's really a matter of personal preference. I love my good walking/tennis shoes, but my feet do get hot and uncomfortable by the end of the day. Tevas are a nice alternative. I plan to alternate between both on our upcoming trip.

 

[escapetodisney]

I've read about these sandals on the boards a lot.

Do you order your regular size?
Here's my quandary: If I use the US size I should go up to the next whole size but if I use the Euro size (I'm assuming the same sizing for Birkenstocks) then I should be a smaller size. Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Katies Dad]

Hi, has anyone tried `The North Face` sandals. We have just got some of the River Rat ones, they seem very comfy and have continuous polyester webbing, cushioned heel pad and just one clip adjuster (the webbing crosses over your foot, and you just pull it a bit here and there till you get a good fit) Think Teva do a similar type of sandal, but can`t seem to get them where we are in the UK.

 

[K9pal]

Escapetodisney, order your regular US size. If you're a half size, go up to the next full size.