Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal Review

Article by Dominique Winebaum

Teva Grandview Max Mountaineering Sandal ($130)

Introduction

Beneath the umbrella of Deckers Manufacturers, Teva has expanded its line of merchandise past their unique and iconic sandals with new footwear match for every kind of  adventures together with cozy kinds.  

RTR has reviewed their Aventrail Assortment:  the Aventrail Path Working (RTR Evaluate) and R2T Working Sandals (RTR Evaluate) and the Aventrail Shoe (RTR Evaluate), together with the Hoka Infini Hike TC Sandal (RTR Evaluate), all offspring  of the brand new technology of sandals underneath Deckers Manufacturers. 

After testing the Hoka Infini Hike TC (RTR Evaluate) within the spring, the thought of mountaineering in sandals is not overseas to me though I usually tailor my outings to reduce dangers when mountaineering in open-toed mode, i.e. choosing light versus rugged trails.  

The arrival of the Grandview Max Mountaineering sandal from Teva, which is described as an “open-toed answer for multi-day hikes,” is spurring extra ideas about mountaineering in sandals.  Please learn on! 

Execs:

Prime of the road mountaineering sandal designed for multi-day hikes when on the lookout for an “open-toed answer.” 

Technical mountaineering sandal with max cushioning delivering excessive stage of consolation with every step

Open-toe higher designed with supportive options and adjustable W Strapping System 

Vibram MegraGrip outsole that’s each grippy and sturdy

Fairly priced at $130

Cons:

Most comparable footwear 

In a league of its personal compared to the Aventrail Assortment and Hoka Infini Hike TC.

Stats

Pattern Weight: girls’’s 11.6 oz / g US 9

Stack Top: 39.3 mm heel / 29.6  mm forefoot, 9.5 mm drop  

Platform Width:  95 mm heel /  75 mm midfoot  / 120 mm forefoot 

First Impressions, Match and Higher

My summer time adventures haven’t been customary on carrying Teva sandals nor was I a trailblazer for mountaineering in sandals or minimalist sandals, such because the Bedrock sandals. They have been by no means a consideration.  

The attraction of this new line-up of sandals is their “maximalist” design from the higher, to the midsole, and outsole, together with their specificity.  Not a one sandal suits all method, so it could take some searching to determine which mannequin within the Teva line-up is one of the best match to your out of doors pursuits. 

The Grandview Max Mountaineering Sandal is for my part one of the best open-toed choice by way of elevated consolation, enhanced safety, and general efficiency, surpassing the Hoka Infini TC, which I raved about as my first mountaineering sandal. 

I’ve largely swapped mountaineering boots for sturdy path runners, but I’m not able to ditch my hikers for sandals, however tailor my hikes accordingly, together with stretches on our upcoming Trek on Le Tour des Combins carrying my Grandview Max. 

The match is true to measurement and intensely snug.  The higher options an adjustable W Strapping System mixed with 100% REPREVE® recycled polyester webbings making a superior foothold for a sandal. 

As well as, there may be an Achilles pad for added assist within the heel and the REPREVE® webbings hug the foot comfortably after wrapping the W strapping system.  The foothold can also be enhanced by two buckles on both sides of the collar, securing the strap system across the heel and on prime of the foot. The straps are sturdy and bolstered with rubber on the finish of every strap. 

The texture of the REPREVE® webbings is tender towards my foot and I’ve skilled zero points with blisters after strolling and mountaineering in them for 25+miles complete. 

 Along with being an open toe-sandal, breathability is optimized by way of the REPREVE® webbings, which options openings alongside the within base of the foot and the heel, along with the highest proper of the foot. And sure, the open toe design permits for the toes to unfold comfortably liberating them for any strain. 

A mudguard alongside the bottom of the higher on the skin of the sandal acts like a protection towards path particles.  By all means, the higher creates a snug foothold and is sort of safe, nonetheless, the assist stage will not be equal to that of a mountaineering boot or sturdy path runner.  

A “max” design in all senses of the phrase, and this past the excessive stack peak of the midsole  at 39.3 mm heel / 29.6  mm forefoot, the Grandview is a chunky wanting open-toe sandal match for the paths.  Fairly priced at $130, they’re  out there in 3 completely different colorways for the ladies’s: Caribou/Seedling; Mahogany/Blooming Dahlia; and Black.  

Midsole & Platform

The LITE-COMF midsole delivers a snug and cushioned really feel underfoot and is designed to supply lengthy lasting assist together with being sturdy.  A  light-weight midsole with a excessive stack peak: 39.3 mm on the heel / 29.6 mm on the forefoot and a 9.5 mm drop that invitations mileage for its elevated consolation and supportive platform.  Certainly, the contoured footbed offers supportive cushioning and nice arch assist. 

The width of the platform is huge –  95 mm heel / 75 mm midfoot / 120 mm forefoot – although barely narrower within the midfoot. 

Specs don’t point out the purple plastic shank within the midfoot space that’s partly seen from the outsole  as an added supportive element.  The stiffness of the shank helps scale back foot fatigue and improve stability as does the huge platform of the sandal.

The forefoot is curved within the form of a rocker serving to promote a rolling movement throughout every step.  A forefoot rocker helps alleviate strain on the metatarsal joints and may be useful for circumstances similar to Morton’s neuroma.  

Outsole

Vibram® Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs offering glorious traction and grip.  A sturdy outsole designed to sort out rugged terrain, but be aware that you’re mountaineering in a sandal.  The thickness of the rubber provides a protecting layer underfoot and enhances the general stability of the sandal.   Designed for the paths however very walkable on pavement.    

Experience, Conclusions and Suggestions

Strolling or mountaineering in an open-toe sandal generates a liberating really feel and particularly in scorching climate circumstances.  As well as, there are numerous explanation why somebody with foot issues may discover some aid in mountaineering in a sandal designed just like the Grandview Max.  

I usually get pleasure from strolling barefoot in my sandals when going for an-hour stroll, nonetheless, I put on socks when mountaineering for added safety and I like the texture of merino towards my ft.  

My experiences mountaineering within the Grandview Max have been constructive, restricted thus far to 2 lengthy hikes: a 12 mile hike on clean gravel and seven miles on reasonably rocky and rooty trails in addition to a sequence of three mile walks.  For positive, I’m snug strolling/mountaineering within the Grandview and my solely concern is that I want to guard my toes and forestall my ankle from twisting when mountaineering all day and carrying a pack.  I shall be reporting later in the summertime after our trek Le Tour du Combin, which I plan to hike alternating between a pair of La Sportiva Prodigio Max and the Grandview Max Mountaineering Sandal.

For positive, I’d suggest carrying sandals from the Teva line-up as  they’re designed to maximise consolation and safety regardless of the exercise. 

My Rating: 9.2 /10

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Tester Profiles

Dominique has run for over 45 years, persistently about 25 miles per week at paces between 11 and 12 minute miles and as soon as every week down within the mid 9 minute miles. She races not often, however all the time surprises extra onerous core runners in her age group when she does. She has a 1985 marathon PR of three:16 in her second marathon which on the time put her on the highest 10 Swiss girls’s lists. An avid hiker and trekker, she has been round Mont Blanc 3 occasions, hiked Chamonix to Zermatt, and accomplished the 48 New Hampshire 4000 footers. She is the mom of two grown youngsters, each runners submit school, and in addition enjoys nordic and alpine snowboarding, tennis, and gardening. 

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