REASONS TO BUY
Soft thick strap
Soft footbed
Form fitting
No break in needed
REASONS TO AVOID
Little support
Subpar outsole traction
A little slippery when wet
Teva Voya Flip Review
This comfortable flip is the perfect casual wear for summer with thick, soft straps and a cushiony footbed
Credit: Teva
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Our Verdict
Soft straps and a pillowy footbed make the Teva Voya Flip a very comfortable option for casual warm-weather wear. With its quick-dry webbing, this shoe is perfect for beach strolls and lake hangs. It looks great with casual clothes — from a summer dress to jeans — and is offered in a plethora of fun colors and patterns. While it only offers a small amount of support, it is comfortable enough for long walks and all-day wear. It is also versatile across all casual outings, especially water-related, but is not the best choice for steep or loose terrain. If you are looking for a comfortable casual flip that won't break the bank, check this one out.
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| Bottom Line | With its thick, soft straps and squishy footbed, this flip flop is an easy one to slip on for any casual occasion | A great way to experience the amazing contouring of a classic Birkenstock without forking over a ton of money | While it may lack contour, the yoga mat footbed makes for a pleasantly comfortable experience and the wide straps are just the icing on the cake | A fun and stylish sandal that will mold to your feet over time and won't break the bank | If super simple and lightweight is your jam, this flip is a classic that comes in a ton of fun colors |
| Rating Categories | Teva Voya Flip | Birkenstock Gizeh E... | Sanuk Yoga Mat | Teva Olowahu | Havaianas Slim |
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| Specs | Teva Voya Flip | Birkenstock Gizeh E... | Sanuk Yoga Mat | Teva Olowahu | Havaianas Slim |
| Sole Material | EVA | EVA | Rubber | Lightweight EVA-foam | Rubber |
| Footbed Material | EVA | EVA | EVA | Mush topsole (a trademarked type of EVA) | Rubber |
| Strap Material | Polyester webbing | EVA | 95% synthetic/5% polyester | Fleece-filled polyester webbing | Synthetic |
| Weight (per pair) | 6 oz (size 8) | 6.5 oz (size 40) | 5.0 oz (size 8) | 6.4 oz (size 9) | 5.2 oz (size 9/10) |
| Available Sizes | 5 - 12 US | 35 - 46 EU | 5 - 11 US | 5 - 12 US | 6 - 12 US |
| Animal Products | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Length | 10.25" (size 8) | 11" (size 40) | 10.25" (size 8) | 10.75" (size 9) | 10.5" (size 9/10) |
| Length of Toe Box (just above toe post) | 1.75" | 1.375" | 1.50" | 1.75" | 1.50" |
| Unique Features | Unique strap pattern | Adjustable straps | Made from real yoga mats | Unique strap pattern | Signature rice pattern sole |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
The Teva Voya is soft and pillowy with excellent out-of-the-box comfort. These flips are true to size and accommodate most foot shapes with ease.
Performance Comparison
The Teva Voya offers support and comfort through a contoured foam top footbed.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Comfort
The Voya is very comfortable from day one, but will also begin to form to your feet after a few wears. The pillowy footbed dries quickly but is just as comfortable when wet and the thick, flat straps are soft and don't cause blisters. The EVA outsoles are lightweight so you don't have to worry about a heavy flip, flopping you in the heel with every step.
The Voya sports EVA outsoles and a foam footbed, making them lightweight.
Credit: Matthew Blake
The Voya is meant for casual use. While they remain comfortable all day, they are not going to take you on a long journey to the top of a mountain. They are also a little narrow, so those with particularly wide feet may want to size up to ensure that the straps are not too tight and to avoid having your feet fall over the sides of the footbed.
These flips won't take you cross country but they're comfortable enough for a mellow outdoor adventure.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Support
Support is a very important metric; however, it is slightly less of an issue if you plan on utilizing your flips more casually. The Voya offers very moderate support. The minimal arch provides some contour to the footbed and the thick comfy straps help hold it snug to the foot. After a few wears, the top sole begins to form to your foot, giving it a little more contouring.
That said, with minimal footbed contouring and lack of a heel strap, the Voya can only offer so much support. Because it lacks these two attributes, its score is average in this metric. For a casual flip, this is no big deal, and the lack of support does not affect the comfort or wear length in the slightest. For those with flatter arches looking for a casual shoe, this is a great option.
The small arch is present but not overwhelming.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Traction
The outsole is textured with various medium-deep canals scattered across the bottom of the shoe in the shape of little triangles. The top sole is soft and receives the foot quite nicely, offering optimal surface area connection and surprisingly good traction when dry. When soaked, it tends to feel a little slippery. That being said, the Voya dries very quickly so it only remains slippery when submerged in water.
The top sole can feel a little slick when soaked, but it dries so quickly we deemed this a non-issue.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Overall, the Voya has just okay traction. While there is some texture on the outsole, it simply does not perform as well as some of the more cleated options in our review.
The textured outsole offers some traction, but you won't want to be hiking anything too technical in these puppies.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Versatility
This fun-looking and super comfortable sandal is great for any casual adventure. A quick walk down the beach? No problem. Want to spend the day by a lake? These are great. With quick-drying technology, the Voya is a great option for a water day, although its lack of traction and support inhibit its ability to be a good boating shoe, so it's best to stay close to land when you're sporting these. It also works just fine for a short, not-so-steep, hike, but we would suggest something with more support and a heel strap for ascending steep or loose terrain.
Because of how fast it dries, the Voya is a great water shoe, but the lack of a heel strap and proper traction can make them a little slippery.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Style
These shoes are great for any casual outfit. They are not overly sporty looking so you don't need to be wearing activewear for them to look appropriate. They come in fun, funky patterns, colors, or simple neutral tones.
The Voya even looks cute with a casual summer dress.
Credit: Matthew Blake
Value
The Voya are fairly priced. They fall on the less expensive side of our test suite. While they are not the most technical shoes, they work great in any casual application.
Conclusion
These flip flops are durable, comfortable, and casual enough to wear with most outfits. They are great for days by the water as they dry very quickly and their comfort is not affected by moisture. The soft sole forms to the foot but offers optimal comfort right out of the box. If you are looking for a good all-around casual slip-on that is comfortable and affordable, then the Teva Voya Flip is a wonderful option.
The Voya is a great flip with casual support and optimal comfort.
Credit: Matthew Blake
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