Comparing the this sandal (TEVA Men's Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals) with the Hurricane drift. This shoe is currently slightly more expensive between the two and understandably so. First of all, my son is a lifeguard and spends a lot of time in shallow water, his crocs banged up his feet with blisters on his first day of the summer, perhaps they are too tight. I ordered these two pairs of sandals to choose one to wear instead as they look like they have better support for the sole of the foot when standing all day and fit closer to the foot so there shouldn’t be so much movement or friction.
Hurricane (not this shoe)
This Sandal is the one on the left on the picture, it is made out of a rubber material similar to crocs but thicker. The strap across the ankle has a more flexible feel to the material than the rest of the shoe, for comfort and durability. You cannot adjust the fit of the straps so if the strap is too tight or too loose, it can’t be adjusted. He finds the shoe very comfortable. Both shoes have the same sole in terms of size, fit and even treads, but this shoe is made of rubber so is much lighter. Completely waterproof.
Hurricane XIt2 (this shoe).
This is the shoe being reviewed here and the one on the right and the one by itself. This shoe has a heavier duty rubber sole, making is a little heavier but still light. The straps are typical of Teva sandals, more like a stiff waterproof fabric feel and every strap adjusts with velco. This allows a custom fit but my son finds parts of the Velcro digs in unless you have the perfect lined up seal. This shoe also has a comfort padded strap at the heal. More cumbersome to get on with the Velcro long strap.
Verdict
For my son’s lifeguard needs or a water/beach shoe we would pick the Hurricane rubber shoe. For hiking or wading through a river I’d pick this shoe, Hurricane XIt2 has more of a hiking weight and feel to the sole and the adjustable straps are helpful for that use.
For my son, the less expensive rubber shoe is the clear winner. More comfortable and less fussy and nothing to dry on it. I will also be putting this review on the other shoe reviews with a close up picture of that shoe. In terms of fit, it’s quite a wide fit and a typical size 9. Both soles are the same size and in each design other than material. Both great sandals, for slightly different needs although both would work in water. Hope this helps someone out.
What do customers buy after viewing this item?
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Highest rated
in this set of productsLowest Price
in this set of products
From the manufacturer
BUILDING A LEGACY, SINCE 1984.
The original sport sandal emerged from the shores of the Grand Canyon back in 1984. Born out of necessity to prevent sandals from floating downstream, a resourceful river guide strapped two Velcro watchbands to a pair of old flip-flops.
In the years following, Teva has retained the same pioneering spirit and continues to celebrate the freedom to explore.
MEN'S HURRICANE XLT2
We gave the iconic Hurricane XLT a fresh comfort upgrade, outfitting it with soft heel-strap padding and a new, modern sole featuring even better traction than ever before. Finished with Unifi recycled polyester straps.
BEST FOR: ALL-DAY WEAR, DAY HIKES, LIGHT HIKES
Recycled Quick-Dry Straps
Quick-dry webbing made from recycled plastic using traceable, verifiable REPREVE polyester yarn by Unifi supports your foot and stands up to abuse
Adjustable Fit
Easy hook-and-loop closure comes on and off quickly and gets the fit just right, Injection-molded strap ends for quick and easy grip and adjust-ability
Lightweight Comfort
A lightweight EVA-foam midsole adds extra cushioning for maximum comfort
Support and Traction
Nylon shank stabilizes and supports your foot on uneven terrain. Rugged Durabrasion Rubber outsole stands up to abuse and supplies great traction
LESS PLASTIC, MORE FREEDOM.
Starting in 2020, 100% of our iconic straps are now made using traceable, verifiable recycled plastic. That’s over 9 million plastic bottles kept out of landfills and put to better use strapping sandals to your feet. In addition to our recycled straps, we’re seeking sustainable alternatives for key materials and using less water and waste in our packaging—and this is just the beginning. We want those who come after us to have the freedom to explore the outdoors tomorrow, so we’re reducing our footprint today.
Comparing this sandal (Teva Hurricane XIt2) with Teva Hurricane.
Comparing the this sandal (TEVA Men's Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals) with the Hurricane drift. This shoe is currently slightly more expensive between the two and understandably so. First of all, my son is a lifeguard and spends a lot of time in shallow water, his crocs banged up his feet with blisters on his first day of the summer, perhaps they are too tight. I ordered these two pairs of sandals to choose one to wear instead as they look like they have better support for the sole of the foot when standing all day and fit closer to the foot so there shouldn’t be so much movement or friction.Hurricane (not this shoe)This Sandal is the one on the left on the picture, it is made out of a rubber material similar to crocs but thicker. The strap across the ankle has a more flexible feel to the material than the rest of the shoe, for comfort and durability. You cannot adjust the fit of the straps so if the strap is too tight or too loose, it can’t be adjusted. He finds the shoe very comfortable. Both shoes have the same sole in terms of size, fit and even treads, but this shoe is made of rubber so is much lighter. Completely waterproof.Hurricane XIt2 (this shoe).This is the shoe being reviewed here and the one on the right and the one by itself. This shoe has a heavier duty rubber sole, making is a little heavier but still light. The straps are typical of Teva sandals, more like a stiff waterproof fabric feel and every strap adjusts with velco. This allows a custom fit but my son finds parts of the Velcro digs in unless you have the perfect lined up seal. This shoe also has a comfort padded strap at the heal. More cumbersome to get on with the Velcro long strap.VerdictFor my son’s lifeguard needs or a water/beach shoe we would pick the Hurricane rubber shoe. For hiking or wading through a river I’d pick this shoe, Hurricane XIt2 has more of a hiking weight and feel to the sole and the adjustable straps are helpful for that use.For my son, the less expensive rubber shoe is the clear winner. More comfortable and less fussy and nothing to dry on it. I will also be putting this review on the other shoe reviews with a close up picture of that shoe. In terms of fit, it’s quite a wide fit and a typical size 9. Both soles are the same size and in each design other than material. Both great sandals, for slightly different needs although both would work in water. Hope this helps someone out.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024Size: 9Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Comparing the this sandal (TEVA Men's Hurricane Xlt2 Sandals) with the Hurricane drift. This shoe is currently slightly more expensive between the two and understandably so. First of all, my son is a lifeguard and spends a lot of time in shallow water, his crocs banged up his feet with blisters on his first day of the summer, perhaps they are too tight. I ordered these two pairs of sandals to choose one to wear instead as they look like they have better support for the sole of the foot when standing all day and fit closer to the foot so there shouldn’t be so much movement or friction.
Comparing this sandal (Teva Hurricane XIt2) with Teva Hurricane.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
Hurricane (not this shoe)
This Sandal is the one on the left on the picture, it is made out of a rubber material similar to crocs but thicker. The strap across the ankle has a more flexible feel to the material than the rest of the shoe, for comfort and durability. You cannot adjust the fit of the straps so if the strap is too tight or too loose, it can’t be adjusted. He finds the shoe very comfortable. Both shoes have the same sole in terms of size, fit and even treads, but this shoe is made of rubber so is much lighter. Completely waterproof.
Hurricane XIt2 (this shoe).
This is the shoe being reviewed here and the one on the right and the one by itself. This shoe has a heavier duty rubber sole, making is a little heavier but still light. The straps are typical of Teva sandals, more like a stiff waterproof fabric feel and every strap adjusts with velco. This allows a custom fit but my son finds parts of the Velcro digs in unless you have the perfect lined up seal. This shoe also has a comfort padded strap at the heal. More cumbersome to get on with the Velcro long strap.
Verdict
For my son’s lifeguard needs or a water/beach shoe we would pick the Hurricane rubber shoe. For hiking or wading through a river I’d pick this shoe, Hurricane XIt2 has more of a hiking weight and feel to the sole and the adjustable straps are helpful for that use.
For my son, the less expensive rubber shoe is the clear winner. More comfortable and less fussy and nothing to dry on it. I will also be putting this review on the other shoe reviews with a close up picture of that shoe. In terms of fit, it’s quite a wide fit and a typical size 9. Both soles are the same size and in each design other than material. Both great sandals, for slightly different needs although both would work in water. Hope this helps someone out.
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024Size: 8Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I've been a sandal skeptic, and from my time in the Sahara I've had other sandals wear out quickly and have thorns poke through the bottoms. I heard from a friend that he's a big Teva fan, so I ordered these sandals and gave them a shot. I ordered a pair 4 years ago, and ordered another pair 3 years ago as an anticipated replacement (Amazon doesn't deliver to the Sahara yet).
I have yet to replace my original pair, and boy can I tell you that I'm impressed. In the US I took them hiking from national park to national park, from Haleakala in Hawaii to Raineer in Washington to Big Bend in Texas to Voyageurs in Minnesota and several in between. I took them hiking to the Alps in Switzerland and the Pyrenees in France, wearing them everyday in the summer. Then I have been wearing them every single day in the Sahara desert, and let me tell you that this environment is not friendly on sandals. Most people here replace their sandals every 3-6 months, and my Teva's are 4 years and counting!
At the time when I bought these, Teva did not offer any open-backed sandals, so I cut off the back strap as an experiment. I'm happy to say that that hasn't affected the functionality at all as I walk or hike, and now I can kick them off so much easier (Teva has since come out with open-backed sandals).
For everyday use, they're incredibly comfortable. I'm not afraid to take them into the shower area, and they dry off really fast. For hiking, even with the backs cut off I'm still very comfortable doing normal hiking paths. And before I cut the backs off, I was doing bouldering and scrambling without a problem! The only single complaint I could have is the farmer's tan that I get across my feet - alas, Teva is yet to invent tanline-less feature yet ;)
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
-
-
Arne B.Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2024
Trittsichere und bequeme Sportsandalen
Size: 10Color: BlackVerified Purchase - Francisco BarrocaReviewed in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024
Top
Size: 10Color: BlackVerified Purchase -
- Rashid cheemaReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 1, 2024
Perfect fit, and comfortable
Size: 9Color: BlackVerified Purchase
