Teva has long been synonymous with rugged that you can wear in the water and over rough ground, and now they're looking to expand into the trail running market with the launch of their first-ever trail running sandal. According to yesterday's official announcement by Decker, the company that owns Teva, the was designed to bridge a gap between existing running sandal designs, which usually take a minimalist approach with thin soles and no support (such as the ), and the modern trend of more . The result looks to be similar to Teva's distinctive sandal style with their foot-hugging strap system, but the well-cushioned midsole is closer to what you might expect from a modern like the , and comes with a nylon plate to improve .
The underfoot package is completed with a rubber outsole and tiered traction lugs for extra grip on the trails. Here's what else we know about the sandal so far: As a sandal, you automatically experience increased compared to the upper of a running shoe, and Decker says that is improved upon with the knit fabric used for the straps, which is especially appealing for running in warmer climates. "You feel further connected with nature through the fact that you can enjoy everything about it, at the speed you want, because your feet feel uninhibited – they can experience extra sensations with less in between you and the outdoors," says Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation at Deckers Brands and co-founder of , another brand in the same group.
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