I have be a Teva wearer for some time now and have try sandal by other base on they model -lrb- teva -rrb- . nothing I have worn in the past have a closed toebox or a bungee for a shoelace and these shoe have both . plus I can toss they in the washer . truly a great combination of a sport sandal and a trail shoe . I love all three pair that I own and look foward to year of service with they .