I've been wearing Teva sandals for 20 years or more. This is however my first pair of closed toe Tevas. I bought them specifically for a trip to CA where I knew were going to be exploring some Tide Pools and I want a little more protection for my feet and toes when walking amidst the slipper rocks, etc.

The shoes are very comfortable and I really like the quick release buckle. One minor complaint is the back of the shoe seems to come up a bit higher than other Tevas and causes me some discomfort when wearing them for extended periods of time. It maybe that I just haven't found the proper adjustment yet on the back strap though.