My favorite feature of these sandals is the buckle strap. Most Teva sandals use velcro for the closure, but these use a plastic buckle (with velcro to adjust the fit). I bought my first pair of buckle Tevas about 15 years ago, and they just wore out this year. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find a modern equivalent. I was happy to be wrong.
I spend 1/2 the year in South Florida and when there I live in Teva sandals. I've been wearing Tevas for over 20 years and have only had trouble with one style and they were replaced quickly and easily. I'll probably be buried in Tevas.