I swear by Teva Stratums. They are far more comfortable than any tennis shoes I've ever worn. Dh wore his Pretty Ruggeds to WDW last fall and ended up with horrible blisters. His sandals were several months old and worn many times with no problems. Go figure. I've never worn the Universals, but they don't look as if they have the same amount of support that some Tevas have. Older ds made this mistake with his Teva purchasse (can't remember which ones he bought) last spring - Just not comfortable for lots of walking.