For the past 18 months, I have been trying to replace the ultimate water sandal - Columbia Interchange sandals that I bought at MEC several years ago. You could rotate the back strap from behind the heel to the top of the foot, instantly converting it to a slide sandal which was perfect for walking around the campsite because you can easily slide them off to get into the tent or when changing. For paddling and swimming, I would rotate the heel strap and then I'd have a great fitting sandal that would stay on during portages, cliff jumps, etc. They lasted for years but when I needed to replace them, I could not find another convertible or interchange type sandal. MEC no longer carries Columbia sandals either.I was forced to replace them this year and went with this ... MoreFor the past 18 months, I have been trying to replace the ultimate water sandal - Columbia Interchange sandals that I bought at MEC several years ago. You could rotate the back strap from behind the heel to the top of the foot, instantly converting it to a slide sandal which was perfect for walking around the campsite because you can easily slide them off to get into the tent or when changing. For paddling and swimming, I would rotate the heel strap and then I'd have a great fitting sandal that would stay on during portages, cliff jumps, etc. They lasted for years but when I needed to replace them, I could not find another convertible or interchange type sandal. MEC no longer carries Columbia sandals either.I was forced to replace them this year and went with this Teva sandal because the back strap can be detached on one side and I found a way to fold the velcrow and stack it with the front strap to create a slide. If there was a hinge/pivot like the Columbias, it would be faster and easier, but this is the best that I've found.I just returned from a 4 day canoe trip with many wet, muddy, rocky and steep portages and the new Tevas stayed on, had great grip, and rinsed clean. They converted nicely when I had time to do the folding trick. And they stayed on when swimming. My only complaint is that I did get blisters on the inside of my heels from the part where the front ankle and back ankle straps are attached. This may have been due to a long time with wet feet and walking thru too much ankle deep mud on our first portage. I'm curious to see how they will perform in other conditions. On the third day, I had to start wearing socks with my sandals when they were wet to stop the rubbing which was not a good look for swimming, but was comfy. Fortunately, there were no fashion police in the woods to mock my style.I wish that somebody would make a sandal like the Columbia Interchange that rotates at the heel strap. Those sandals were worth their weight in gold. These ones look better, but function is really what I need here. But for now, I'm happy with the Tevas.

It took me a long time to find a pair of adventure sandals that I was satisfied with. These have fit the bill! The black matches most of my casual outfits and the thin straps definitely make the sandals a bit more stylish than the original Terra Fi. The squishy cushioning on the straps made these sandals comfortable right out of the box for my narrow feet! The soles are grippy, which have been nice when I wear these for kayaking and SUPing. Great for walks or short hikes too.

Needed something suitable for walking in hot steamy climates and with shock pad heel support. I have plantar fasciitis. These fit the brief perfectly.Have been walking round the streets of old town Hanoi and they’re great. Yes I recommend them.