The cushiest sandal in my closet isn't a HOKA—it's the Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal. New for 2025, this sandal stands out for its max cushion. Plus, its Vibram rubber tread makes it more performance-oriented than you might think. For most of 2025, I've personally tested and reviewed the Grandview alongside other top-tier sandals, and it certainly deserves some love from hikers. My Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal review gives you the dirt on this sandal's support and protection, weight, fit, comfort, traction, and value.
Testing the Teva Grandview Max in the Sandia Mountains outside Albuquerque
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Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal Review
My review of the Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal stems from months of casual use and from several test hikes in New Mexico. After several break-in hikes around the desert wash behind my Albuquerque home, I tested the Grandview's support, protection, and traction on moderately difficult trails in the Jemez Mountains and Sandia Mountains. I tested its traction on the slick rock slabs at the bottom of Embudito Canyon and the wet rocks of McCauley hot springs. My test hikes alternated sandals, so I could compare the Teva Grandview Max to best selling sandals from Bedford, KEEN, and Chaco.
As always, this review is based on my first-hand hiking experience and my professional experience in the outdoor industry. Hiking Feet never publishes sponsored posts, has no advertisers to please, and does not let brands, marketers, or PR agencies influence its expert content in any way.
The Grandview Max has a lot of cushioning and little flex underfoot
Support & Protection
The Teva Grandview Max is soft yet supportive. Unlike the US Congress, it has some backbone—its soles only bend slightly at the balls of my feet, contibuting some foot support for moderately difficult trails. At the same time, the sandal is so cushy that its lateral stability lagged behind the other sandals I tested. That is, on uneven terrain, I felt the soft edges of the sandal collapse when I stepped on rocks, which left my ankles teetering on uneven terrain. This could be an important limitation if you have iffy ankles.
Unlike the straps of most sandals, you slip your feet inside a light neoprene sleeve, so the straps don't sit next to your skin. This is mostly a comfort feature, but it also provides more coverage than most sports sandals, protecting the tops and sides of your feet from rocks, vegetation, and trail debris.
Weight
With its extra cushion and a neoprene sock beneath its straps, the Teva Grandview Max weighs much like a lightweight hiking shoe. My pair (men's size 12) weighs 1 lb 13 oz. Compared to the other sandals I tested and reviewed, that's 6 ounces heavier than the Bedford Cairn, 4 ounces heavier than the KEEN Hyperport, a couple ounces lighter than the KEEN Newport H2, and almost a half-pound lighter than the Chaco River Pro.
It's in the middle of the pack, weight-wise, in the adventure sandal category. Still, it's slightly lighter than most traditional hiking shoes.
Testing the Grandview Max at hot springs trails in the Jemez Mountains
Fit
The Teva Grandview Max fits true to size. For hiking, you should probably size up a 1/2 size from your everyday shoe size to accommodate foot swelling.
The neoprene sleeve doesn't secure this sandal as well as others I tested. Wearing the Grandview Max on my test hike to McCauley hotsprings, my feet slipped around in this sandal on rocky sections of the trail. Keep that in mind if you're planning on wearing hiking sandals on less groomed trails.
Max cushion midsoles & sock-like neoprene mudguards
Comfort
Comfort is potentially this sandal's most standout feature. The cushioned footbed is softer than any other sport sandal I've worn. If you want to float on top of the trail with maximum shock absorption, this is your sandal.
The other feature that differentiates the Teva Grandview Max from other sandals is its neoprene sleeve, or mudguard. On one hand, this feels plush against the skin and reduces the straps rubbing against your skin. On the other hand, I found this wears warmer than sandals with more conventional straps—which may compromise comfort on hot days. Plus, it absorbs more water and foot sweat, which can feel clammy and smell stanky. So some hikers will leave this feature while others will hate it.
The Teva Grandview Pro's outsoles feature premium Vibram rubber
Traction
The Teva Grandview Max also boasts some badass traction for a hiking sandal. The Vibram rubber outsoles delivered on slick rock granite, wet rocks around the Jemez hot springs, and the steep switcbacks of the Embudito trail. Deep and wide grooves in between the lugs give the Grandview more aggressive tread than the other sandals I tested. This outsole pattern would thus be better on trails with soft or loose sediment: mud, sand, gravel, scree. Overall, it's an excellent, multi-surface tread.
Comfort and traction are 2 key selling points
Value
With a MSRP of $130, the Teva Grandview Max sells for the going rate of a good hiking sandal. It's a solid buy if you're in pursuit of comfort and multi-surface traction in a hiking sandal.
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Teva Grandview Max: Pros vs. Cons
You will want to compare this sandal's pros and cons before pulling the trigger on the Teva Grandview Max HIking Sandal:
Should you buy the Teva Grandview Max Hiking Sandal?
The Teva Grandview Max is my top pick for men and women who want to hike in the softest, cushiest sports sandal I've tested and reviewed. It's also a solid buy for hikers who want aggressive traction for soft and shifting surfaces, such as mud, sand, gravel, and scree. The Grandview's sock-like, neoprene mudguard is the wildcard here. Some hikers will love its comfort, but some won't like how it wears warm, holds moisture, and eliminates killer sandal tanlines. Minimalists won't like its weight or max cushion. Overall, though, this will be a really nice hiking sandal for those who want a max cushion hiking sandal.
Conclusion
I liked the Teva Grandview Max more than expected and have added it to my short list of the best hiking sandals. That being said, the key is buying footwear that fits your feet and your hiking style (not mine). If you're not sold on the Grandview Max, check out my reviews of the Bedford Cairn EVO Pro or Chaco River Pro, which have different pros and cons.
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