I am glad Teva decided to put the buckle back in to the sandle. Velco just does not hold up if you have to pull it apart everytime you take them off and on. The buckle will definitely extend the life of the sandle.
I'm 78 years old and live in a warm climate, and so wear my Teva Toachi's every day. My old pair, still with lots of life, was one year old , so I decided I wanted a new pair of sandals. I searched for an alternative, but could not find anything better, and bought the exact same pair of Toachi's again. I like the breathing space at the back of the heel, which I think must make the heel strike soft. I don't consider these something fashionable to wear, but acceptable in appearance, and am happy to wear them most places
