Athletic Shoe Review – Teva Churn
Say hello to your new travel Buddy, the Teva Churn.
While the Churn Shoe may look like just your plain ol’ run-of-the-mill tennis shoe or sneaker, this couldn’t be further from reality. The Teva Churn is ready for action on all your travel adventures this summer whether you’re floating the Colorado River, gallivanting about South America or spending the weekend running around your own jungle of a backyard.
The first thing you might notice about the Churn shoe is the abundance of mesh. What is all that mesh doing there you ask? Well, the wise designers at Teva use this for breathability on land, draining unwanted water from your shoes and making you and your feet dry as fast as possible. As an extra bonus, this mesh actually keeps sand from entering your shoe. Believe it or not, but the multi-layer mesh is big enough for water to drain through it yet small enough to keep that pesky pebble and granule of sand out. Mud puddles on the other hand, you might need to watch out for.
For the airport savvy, you’ll want to take note of the unique transitioning feature of the Churn. In one quick swoop of the heel you can transition from full-coverage trainer to an easy on/off slide. Delight as you glide past security and those struggling to put on their shoes while desperately clinging to their jacket, bag, laptop, bag of liquids and whatever else over packers feel the need to have with them. Note that the heel features a shock-absorbing pad for use in the down position, making walking just that much more of a pleasant experience. Revel in its compact, lightweight easy-to-pack form, should you opt for a less casual look while traveling.
Not to be forgotten, the sole of this shoe stands out on a wide range of surfaces. This is a great light hiking shoe for walking cobblestones or jungle trails. Should you run into a stream crossing, beckoning lake, or the occasional deep puddle, don’t fret about traction; The Churn sticks like glue to wet rocks.
