Women's Tirra Sandal

About this item

• Sara Jane

  I tried these on in the store and loved them, but wasn't sure if I was ready to go this rugged [read: unattractive] for a sandal. I decided to browse online for more Teva styles, and after MUCH research, I decided to try the Terra and the Zirra, a strappier [read: hopefully attractive?] version that still has a sturdy, molded sole. Ultimately, I chose to keep the Terra and return the Zirra, and I may get an Original Sandal as an about-town shoe. Here's my breakdown:Sole:I was expecting the Zirra's base to be significantly flimsier than the Terra, but they were surprisingly close. I think the Terra is still a bit heavier-duty, though. Both felt comparable to an athletic shoe sole, to me. I have very wide feet, and both shoes fit fine, but they are a little long (not uncomfortable, though). I usually wear a 10 or 10W, and ordered a 10 in both shoes.Strap size:The Zirra has much thinner straps compared to the Terra. It felt secure, but the straps did feel like they might dig after a while, especially if my feet swell while walking on a hot summer day. The Terra's straps are much wider and are padded, and are able to be adjusted easily if they start to rub. On a hot summer day, the Zirra's thinner straps might feel more "breathable" than the Terra, but the Terra will still be a vast improvement over regular sneakers. (Note: After drafting this review, I went for a long walk on a 72* sunny day, and it's exactly that -- the strapped part of my feet felt a little stuffy, but not nearly as much as they would in sneakers.)Strap adjustability:The Zirra has only one point of adjustment -- the ankle strap. It is difficult to adjust quickly, as it is one of those safety lever things that doubles back on itself. If you want to ease up the strap on a specific part of your foot, I don't know that you can do it. I was able to slip them off without undoing the strap, but it took a little wiggling. In comparison, the Terra has two different Velcro straps across your toes, plus a Velcro strap around the ankle. Each is quick to adjust and independent of the others. It would be easy to adjust as your feet swell, etc. (Note: At the end of my walk today, my feet were a little swollen; I didn't need to adjust, but I was glad to have the option for longer or hotter walks.)Look factor:I'm a late-twenties woman who tries to be low-maintenance and puts comfort high, but also is not quite ready to give up completely on "look." I tried out the Zirra sandals mostly in hopes that it would be more of a compromise between looks and comfort than the Terra is. However, both me and my husband actually preferred the look of the Terra, which I ultimately decided to go with. I just couldn't see myself pulling off a skirt in the Zirras (I mean, I totally would wear it, but I'd never pull it off). They almost felt unbalanced -- rugged sole, lightweight straps.I am thinking of the Terra as summertime sneakers, so I'm going to wear them with whatever I would feel comfortable wearing sneakers with (jeans, capris, shorts). I wear a lot of skirts and dresses, so I'm still SOL there. I may drag myself through the personal hell that is shopping for shorts for an apple-shaped body just to wear these more on casual errands!I'm also thinking of trying Teva's Original Sandal to get a comfy-but-not-sneakery sandal for casual summertime outfits. The soles don't look as supportive, but they might be a good in-between for my comfy-but-ugly Teva Terra and my under-a-mile-walk Cole Haan sandals (my favorite brand for comfy-cute).

• Annie

  I own two pairs of this sandal in Size 5. They are fully adjustable with good arch support, a comfortable footbed designed for the shape of your feet, a sturdy textured sole for safe walking, and an attractive appearance. I was able to wear them right out of the box, and the initial minor stiffness of the straps relaxed quickly in a short time, without rubbing or discomfort. I wear them indoors and outdoors for daily wear. Footbed could be cooler, but then it wouldn't be shaped so perfectly and wear so well.

• Shopaholic

  My favorite Columbia sandals are almost 10 years old, starting to wear out, and have sadly been discontinued. So I have been on a mission to find a pair of new sandals that I like just as well, and I finally discovered the Teva Tirra. I have high arches and an ongoing issue with plantar fascitis, so finding comfortable sandals with enough arch support is tough. I have a pair of very expensive Chacos that have an awesome arch, but the diamond cut pattern of the foot bed really irritates the sole of my foot and I can't wear them for an entire day.I ended up ordering several different styles of Tevas (as well as numerous other brands), and returned all but one pair. I ordered the Teva Tirra, Tirra Leather, Terra Fl, Verra, Hurricane, and Numa. The Tirra Leather has an awesome foot bed and great arch support, but runs a 1/2 size smaller than the rubber/nylon version, and the inside of the straps aren't cushioned nearly as well, which was the deal breaker for me. The Terra Fl has a slightly lower arch than the Tirra, and after 15-20 minutes of walking around inside my house, my foot with the plantar fascitis was bothering me. The strap cushion on those was equally good though. The Verra is super cute and the straps are nicely cushioned, but the arch is almost non-existent. The Hurricane has scratchy straps and a minimal arch. The Numa had a minimal arch as well.When I initially ordered the Tirra sandals, I ordered a size 8.5, which is my typical shoe size. They seemed like they fit well at first, but the front of the ankle strap hurt after wearing them for about 15 minutes inside my house. On a hunch, I decided to order another pair a half size smaller. They're an absolutely perfect fit, and the ankle strap doesn't come up as high and isn't irritating at all like it was on a pair a 1/2 size larger.I wore the sandals yesterday to our local amusement park and walked/stood for 11 hours straight. They definitely passed my test for comfort and support. They're not super fashionable, but definitely prettier than some other types of sport sandals. I bought the Simply Taupe color, which is neutral and goes with most of my summer clothes. I'll probably eventually buy a black pair as well, but I'm waiting for them to go on sale. We're taking a 10 day trip to Disney World later this year, and these will definitely be my main shoe for wearing while we're there.

• CAPE

  I have two pairs of these shoes. I bought them because they are water resistant and have good arch support. I walk a couple miles in these sandals without issue. I would not trek in them because I don't think they have enough ankle support. The foot would slip around too much in the shoe if trekking through water on uneven terrain. So I use these for around town and walking and errands. I have been wearing the first pair of these shoes for a year and they have held up well. The straps are easy to use and are long enough to go over my foot properly which is not always the case with other sandals. The fit is good and I am usually difficult to fit in shoes. I take a wide shoe and wide toe box. My feet do not hurt after a long day in these shoes.

• Linda H, Edwards

  I don’t need the sole inserts into my shoes anymore. These are the best Teva shoes I have ever owned and no more hurting feet. They are top quality and price is far better than other brands these shoes have adjustable straps for wide feet and will last you a life time. Was glad I found them on amazon.

• Deb D Digger

  I own Teva Tirra in at least 6 colors. I've tried other brands of hiking sandals, but none has all the features that I like in Tirra. I hike in them, wade in creeks and even wear them with wool socks all winter unless there's snow on the ground. The footbed cradles my foot and cups my heel. All 3 straps adjust and are generous enough to wear with thick socks without pinching. They wear like iron.My other sandals may have a comfortable footbed, but they often have only 1 adjustable strap, or the straps aren't long enough for my high instep. None are as durable -- I mean YEARS of use for Tirra.

• Blossom

  ... I have a wonky big toe nail on my left foot that has been slammed, smacked, and run over in the plant where I worked for 25 years SO MANY TIMES it even fell off once (🤢, stay tuned). My podiatrist and I were working hard to save it because, who wants to have a missing big toenail? Probably a decade ago I bought a pair of these sandals at a big box shoe "warehouse" and wore them only as house shoes because they looked too long in front. I can't recall the size but they FELT great. YEARS later, by the time they were practically falling off my feet I decided I would try and see if Teva still made these. I found them here so I took a chance and bought two size tens, my actual size. My too-long old one's extended quite a bit beyond my toes but I actually liked the extra length INSIDE my obstacle course of a house because I never once stubbed my toe. Any time I might have, the front of the sandal always took the punishment, protecting my toes (especially the toe nail I was trying to save).So the two size tens arrived - and they fit perfectly. Perfect for OUTSIDE. I had an awful sense of foreboding, though. Looking back, I WISH I had immediately bought a third pair in size 11, never wearing the 10s around the house. Always pay attention to that strange sense of foreboding, folks. Sure enough, I was wearing one of my 10s while replacing a trash can liner last week, I had the EMPTY plastic can tilted, it slipped, and went, WHAM!, right into the edge of my wonky big toenail. It hurt si much I knew immediately what it meant. In no time, there was blood everywhere. I wasn't able to get in to see my podiatrist for two days. She removed most of the nail and used a special surgical tape to keep the part closest to the cuticle stable. I was warned I would likely lose the nail entirely, however, which I figured because I had seen it lift. I had to replace the tape a few days ago and, predictably, the remaining nail lifted again. It WILL detach completely and, within 12-16 months it will have either grown back or not. Nobody knows. Oh well, not my first ride on this ferris wheel. But I've been kicking myself (insert obvious joke of your choice) for not keeping the two pairs of size 10s in this sandal for strictly outside wear, and buying a third pair of 11s for strcitly INSIDE. Honestly, the fronts of the old pair saved me from more toe pain than I could ever count. I stubbed those sandals constantly, but thanks to the oversized fronts, never once stubbed my actual toes in my house, not even with fast vacuuming, which I do A LOT!The point to all this, Ladies is size DOES matter (😮)! If you plan on wearing these sandals while doing housework, I'd recommend protecting your toes. Size UP for indoors. Your toes will thank you.

• N. Cohen

  I have had these for years and they finally got worn out. I like the new colors which make them more attractive. Comfortable and can hike, walk, etc in them

• Meme

  I bought these because I walk. Nice support. Good arch. The straps are cushioned. I walked in these all day and my feet felt great. True to size. My feet do swell sometimes, so adjustable straps work perfectly.

• Jeanne of the North Woods

  I've had 2 prs of these sandals. The remarkable quality of them is that they have some arch support, you can adjust the fit around the ball of your foot and they look good!I gave these sandals 4 stars because Teva used a clearly less durable material for the decoration. My older pairs have a very strong material used for the decoration of the straps, which have never ripped or looked worn. Even tho the straps themselves & the soles are wearing out, I can still wear these sandals & they don't look all beat up. I like that!