I've been a fan of Teva's Mush flip flop for years, but this summer I decided to try the Mandalyn style for a little variety. I'm so glad I did! Now I'm a fan of both styles.

The footbed on the Mandalyn Flip Flop is firmer than that on the Mush, but it's comfortable just the same. Where the Mush has a squishy mold-to-your-foot footbed, the Mandalyn has a soft but firm footbed. I live in the city so I do a lot of walking, and I can walk for miles quite comfortably in my Mandalyn Flip Flops.

With regard to the straps, both styles are equally comfortable (no rubbing or blisters). The Mandalyn straps are covered in a satiny fabric that has a dressier look than the woven nylon straps on the Mush. I bought the Sweden Eucalyptus pattern and I love it! It's funky and looks great with khaki. But I haven't tested how well the Mandalyn straps hold up to water, so I still love my Mush flip flops for the beach and pool. The Mush's nylon straps rinse in water and dry fast; I'm just not sure if the fabric covered straps on the Mandalyn are quite as wash and wear (I'll update this review when I find out!).

So all in all I've been really happy with the comfort and stylish look of Teva's Mandalyn Flip Flops. As I longtime Mush wearer, the firmer footbed took some getting used to, but now I really love it. I'm sure I'll be back to buy more patterns!

(One last note...while the Mandalyn Flip Flop is very comfortable, I can't say the same for the Mandalyn Wedge. While certainly that comparison belongs in another review, I just wanted to point out that Teva has two different Mandalyn styles that should not be confused.)