REI Is Selling Teva's Unique Aventrail Trail Running Shoes for 50% Off

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Why We Love This Deal

The standard lace-up trail shoe has dominated the category for so long that any brand swapping the closure tends to draw skepticism before anyone’s even tried them on. Teva’s decided to challenge this with a design that draws from its iconic sandal-strap roots but applies them to a fully equipped trail-running shoe.

Meet the Teva Aventrail Trail-Running Shoes. These will normally run you $160, but right now, there’s an REI sale that brings the price down to $80 for the Black/Charcoal colorway. These multi-strap trail shoes were born to better hug feet, offering optimal support. But is that what you’ll get here?

Teva Aventrail Trail-Running Shoes, $80 (was $160) at REI

What Shoppers Should Know

• Upper: Engineered mesh (recycled materials)
• Midsole: Hyper-Comf cushioning, EVA, nylon plate
• Outsole: Spider Rubber Endure outsole with 5mm tiered traction lugs
• Closure: Laceless W Strapping using FuseLock hook-and-loop with Velcro
• Best For: Trail running, hiking

Velcro on a trail shoe is usually seen as a downgrade, but Teva’s W strapping has multiple straps that let you dial in pressure across different parts of your feet, rather than just one. That turns the velcro into an upgrade, and gives runners who need a tighter forefoot and looser midfoot some more options. The nylon plate underfoot adds a propulsive feel, with tiered lugs that can handle loose dirt and gravel. 

Most cushioned and plated trail running shoes sell in the $150 to $200 range, putting the Aventrail’s regular price in line with the rest of the field. For $80, it’s priced closer to what a much more basic trail shoe would cost, but in this case, you’re getting a unique take that includes Teva’s best tech and actually has decent utility. 

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What Shoppers Are Saying

Since this is a somewhat newer drop, reviews are still coming in, so while there aren’t any at REI quite yet, there are a few on Teva’s site. One of those reviewers wrote, “I own several different brands, and several Teva shoes and sandals, and the Aventrail is by far the most comfortable.”

That same reviewer also said, “Just walked on the Camino de Santiago in the sandals. No hotspots or blisters. Just started wearing these. Game changer!” A second shopper wrote, “Very versatile and my go-to shoes.”

The Teva Aventrail Trail-Running Shoes are definitely unique, but if you’ve been bored with your current running shoe setup and want to try something new, this is a great opportunity. 

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