Mark Thatcher (inventor of the Teva) - Est. 1982
Nov., 2002, Deckers Acquired the Teva Patents
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For the record, this is my favorite Sandal. I've been wearing them for many years. I find them to be very durable, comfortable and overall I like the style.
One thing you may not know is the word Teva comes from the Hebrew word for 'nature'. Fitting as that's what these shoes are made for.. not to be worn just indoors or to social events, but they are designed for those of us that are active and like being out in nature! This type of sandal is referred to as a Sports Sandal.
Mark Thatcher was the inventor of Teva sandals and is now overseen by Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
Back in the early 1980s Mark was a rafting guide and noticed there weren't very good sandals available for river type activities. Nylon ankle straps and a thong-style sandal is what he invented and eventually patented.
Over the years they improved on the original design until they got what we have today.
Again, these Sandals were made for those who are active and outdoorsy.
You can see a lot goes into the design of this shoe; that's why I believe it's the king of the Sports Sandals.
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This is by far my favorite Teva sandal.. I'm on my 3rd pair!
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