Teva's Hydratrek Series, Water Sandals Perfect for Waterside Activities, Inspired by Tree Frogs' Biomimicry Design, Returns This Year!
Teva has launched its Hydratrek series of water sandals, featuring a biomimicry design inspired by tree frogs. These sandals offer high traction and stable walking performance in wet environments, equipped with optimal functions and materials for waterside activities.
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(May 7, 2026) - TOKYO, Japan, Teva®, which developed the world's first strapped sport sandal in 1984, is now selling its Hydratrek series, a footwear line ideal for waterside activities.
Teva has pioneered a new category of sport sandals, with waterside activities as its origin. The Hydratrek series, consisting of three models: "Hydratrek Sandal CT," "Hydratrek Sandal," and "Toachi Hydratrek," symbolizes the brand's history and philosophy. Its most significant feature is the biomimicry*1 design adopted for the tread, inspired by the foot structure of tree frogs, which provides high traction and stable walking performance even in unstable environments such as wet ground and water. The unique outsole technology, developed with inspiration from the rational structures in nature, offers reliable functionality for moving with water, enabling seamless movement from waterside to land. With models for adults and children, it supports the free steps of all adventurous generations in waterside environments. The Hydratrek series embodies Teva's core, which began with water, through modern technology.
*1 Biomimicry: Creating sustainable design innovations by learning from and imitating the mechanisms of nature and the ecology of living things.
Water Sandals with Functions and Materials Perfect for Waterside Activities
Hydratrek Sandal CT
Price: 16,500 yen (15,000 yen excluding tax)
The outsole, equipped with a technical tread featuring a biomimicry design inspired by tree frogs, quickly disperses water underfoot, providing high traction even on wet ground. It firmly grips even in rapids and rocky areas, offering stability. The material used is Teva's unique Sticky Spider Rubber® outsole, which is more slip-resistant in water than conventional Spider Rubber® and also offers excellent stickiness and grip. The midsole uses lightweight EVA, which combines shock absorption and stability, supporting comfortable walking during long activities.
The upper features a quick-drying mesh material, enabling light movement both in and out of water. Furthermore, it is equipped with drain ports that effectively discharge water, maintaining comfortable wear even after waterside activities. It features a speed lace closure and strap structure that allows for easy on/off and fit adjustment, securely fitting the foot. In addition, the toe guard design protects the toes from impacts in rocky areas and rapids. It maintains comfortable wear even in fast-flowing water environments. Furthermore, Life Natural antimicrobial technology, based on peppermint, suppresses the growth of odor-causing bacteria, keeping it clean.
With this pair, whether you're wading in shallows, exploring unknown waters, or moving comfortably and smoothly from rapids to shore. The "Hydratrek Sandal CT" is an active water adventure sandal designed to tackle harsh waterside environments.
[Commitment to Sustainability]
100% recycled polyester webbing (REPREVE®), 93% recycled mesh upper, 30% recycled EVA topsole.
[Men's] Sizes: 25.0cm to 29.0cm
BLUE OPAL DARK OLIVE/ BREEN BLACK *Scheduled for release mid-May
[Women's] Sizes: 22.0cm to 25.0cm
BLUE OPAL WHITE PEPPER
Versatile Sandals Covering Everything from Waterside Activities to Daily Use
Hydratrek Sandal
Price: 12,100 yen (11,000 yen excluding tax)
The "Hydratrek Sandal" also features an outsole inspired by tree frogs, similar to the "Hydratrek Sandal CT." Teva's iconic 3-point adjustable Universal Strapping System™ provides a stable fit and personalized comfort. The quick-drying straps, made from 100% REPREVE® recycled polyester webbing, are padded for enhanced comfort. It is designed to be easy to use not only for waterside activities but also for town use.
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Teva has pioneered a new category of sport sandals, with waterside activities as its origin. The Hydratrek series, consisting of three models: "Hydratrek Sandal CT," "Hydratrek Sandal," and "Toachi Hydratrek," symbolizes the brand's history and philosophy. Its most significant feature is the biomimicry*1 design adopted for the tread, inspired by the foot structure of tree frogs, which provides high traction and stable walking performance even in unstable environments such as wet ground and water. The unique outsole technology, developed with inspiration from the rational structures in nature, offers reliable functionality for moving with water, enabling seamless movement from waterside to land. With models for adults and children, it supports the free steps of all adventurous generations in waterside environments. The Hydratrek series embodies Teva's core, which began with water, through modern technology.
*1 Biomimicry: Creating sustainable design innovations by learning from and imitating the mechanisms of nature and the ecology of living things.
Water Sandals with Functions and Materials Perfect for Waterside Activities
Hydratrek Sandal CT
Price: 16,500 yen (15,000 yen excluding tax)
The outsole, equipped with a technical tread featuring a biomimicry design inspired by tree frogs, quickly disperses water underfoot, providing high traction even on wet ground. It firmly grips even in rapids and rocky areas, offering stability. The material used is Teva's unique Sticky Spider Rubber® outsole, which is more slip-resistant in water than conventional Spider Rubber® and also offers excellent stickiness and grip. The midsole uses lightweight EVA, which combines shock absorption and stability, supporting comfortable walking during long activities.
The upper features a quick-drying mesh material, enabling light movement both in and out of water. Furthermore, it is equipped with drain ports that effectively discharge water, maintaining comfortable wear even after waterside activities. It features a speed lace closure and strap structure that allows for easy on/off and fit adjustment, securely fitting the foot. In addition, the toe guard design protects the toes from impacts in rocky areas and rapids. It maintains comfortable wear even in fast-flowing water environments. Furthermore, Life Natural antimicrobial technology, based on peppermint, suppresses the growth of odor-causing bacteria, keeping it clean.
With this pair, whether you're wading in shallows, exploring unknown waters, or moving comfortably and smoothly from rapids to shore. The "Hydratrek Sandal CT" is an active water adventure sandal designed to tackle harsh waterside environments.
[Commitment to Sustainability]
100% recycled polyester webbing (REPREVE®), 93% recycled mesh upper, 30% recycled EVA topsole.
[Men's] Sizes: 25.0cm to 29.0cm
BLUE OPAL DARK OLIVE/ BREEN BLACK *Scheduled for release mid-May
[Women's] Sizes: 22.0cm to 25.0cm
BLUE OPAL WHITE PEPPER
Versatile Sandals Covering Everything from Waterside Activities to Daily Use
Hydratrek Sandal
Price: 12,100 yen (11,000 yen excluding tax)
The "Hydratrek Sandal" also features an outsole inspired by tree frogs, similar to the "Hydratrek Sandal CT." Teva's iconic 3-point adjustable Universal Strapping System™ provides a stable fit and personalized comfort. The quick-drying straps, made from 100% REPREVE® recycled polyester webbing, are padded for enhanced comfort. It is designed to be easy to use not only for waterside activities but also for town use.
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