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Travel + Leisure
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Travel + Leisure
I'm 30 and My Mom Is 58, and We Both Swear by Teva Sandals for Logging 25,000+ Steps During Summer Trips
As a New York City resident of 10-plus years and a frequent Disney World visitor (some might say a Disney adult, but that's neither here nor there), comfortable walking shoes are a major priority. I've tested out brands like Adidas, Brooks, Ryka, and more, and while I have favorite pairs from each of them, nothing quite compares to my beloved Teva sandals. In particular, the Teva Flatform Sandals are my go-to pair for warm weather, whether I'm trekking through the sweltering summer city streets or racking up 25,000+ steps across the Disney World parks. I've even got my mom hooked on Teva sandals, and we're often sporting our pairs together, whether on our annual trip to Disney or to the beach in our hometown. I've been wearing Tevas for years, but the flatform style is easily my favorite; I love that this design keeps my feet elevated above the ground (crucial when walking through New York City), yet it offers a supremely comfortable base for all-day walking. $70 $52 at Amazon $75 at Zappos $75 at The first time I wore these Teva sandals was on a week-long Disney vacation. Like previous Tevas I've owned, these didn't require a break-in period, which was great because I wore them for a full 15,000-step day before running a 10K race the next morning. I certainly couldn't afford any blisters! From first wear, I found the platform base to be extremely supportive and comfortable. The EVA midsole is designed with a heel cup for stability, while there is plenty of arch support in the middle to save my flat feet during a long day of walking and standing in lines. And, their ultra-lightweight design makes these sandals easy to pack in my carry-on. What I love about these sandals is that they offer an often much-needed break from restrictive sneakers on a walking-heavy vacation. Yet, unlike many other sandals, you aren't sacrificing support for comfort. I was so happy to wear these sandals after one of my most intense Disney days to date, which included 44,000 steps. My feet were unsurprisingly exhausted when I woke up the next day after being shoved into sneakers for roughly 20 miles—so I slipped on my Teva Flatforms instead. I racked up 25,000 steps with zero foot, leg, or back pain, despite the trials I put my body through the day before. $75 at Amazon $75 at Zappos $75 at Clearly, my Teva platform sandals are comfortable, but the perks don't stop there. These shoes double as waterproof sandals and are ready for everything from the beach to the waterpark. I wore them all day at Blizzard Beach, one of Disney's water parks, and was shocked at how quickly they dried, even after submerging them completely underwater on the lazy river and down a few waterslides. I thought for sure they would rub and give me blisters, but I was left in complete comfort all day. But don't just take my word for it—my mom swears by her Teva sandals at the parks, too. Because she's a waitress who is on her feet for hours, my mom takes her footwear pretty seriously. Although her pair is thrifted and isn't sold in stores anymore (it's the Terra-Float 2 Knit Evolve Sandals), these sandals are the first thing she packs, right alongside her MagicBand and sunscreen. 'My Tevas are not only comfortable, but they make everything so easy,' she says. 'They provide excellent arch support, so my feet never get tired, and they're adjustable so I can make them a bit tighter if I'm on a crazy ride, or I can loosen them when I'm resting in the shade, having a snack on top of a Disney garbage can.' (If you know, you know.) Because they're thrifted and a discontinued style, her shoes definitely had a life before her—so the fact that they're still holding up to tens of thousands of steps is a testament to Teva's durability. $70 at Amazon $75 at Zappos $75 at Clearly, my mom and I have nothing but fantastic things to say about our Teva shoes, whether you're headed to Disney or on a walking-heavy vacation (like the time we wore our Tevas during a 10-day Italian vacation!). For more supportive, comfortable sandals for women, read on for styles at Amazon, starting at $36. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
Hype Malaysia
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Spice Up Your Accessory Game With New Malaysian Brand pokédots!
Malaysian shoppers looking to add a dose of fun and self-expression to their daily routines now have a new brand to discover. Enter pokédots, a fresh lifestyle label that's all about bold energy, creativity, and customisation. Officially launched in 1 Utama, pokédots. offers a playful approach to accessories and fashion with its unique concept: users can 'poke' interchangeable patches, pins, and charms into specially designed holes—or 'dots'—on their bags and accessories, creating endlessly personalised looks. At the centre of the brand's debut is the Carry All bag, made from durable, water-resistant EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), a material that's lightweight, easy to clean, and certified under the Global Recycled Standard 4.0. Designed for versatility, the spacious bag transitions effortlessly from office companion to gym tote or even a stylish diaper bag for busy parents. Adding to the fun, pokédots. introduces the Café de Pokédots pin collection, a whimsical capsule of food-themed charms ranging from breakfast favourites to fast food delights, with charming nods to Japanese cuisine and patisseries. Customers can choose from statement singles or curated 6-piece sets. Matching accessories include notebook purses, coin pouches, and phone cases, all crafted in the brand's signature style. The pokédots experience extends to fashion with a range of fluid-sized apparel for both men and women. The T-shirt collection comes in slim and oversized fits, with colourways including classic black, navy, and white, alongside soft pastels like blush pink and sky blue. Made for Malaysia's tropical heat, the shirts are crafted from high-performance Sorona® fabric, offering antibacterial properties, cooling technology, and UV protection. To celebrate its launch, pokédots. is offering an in-store exclusive promotion throughout its first month: with every purchase, customers can spin the gashapon machine for a chance to win a carabiner or pin. Those who purchase a Carry All bag will also receive a complimentary 6-piece pin set. Shoppers can explore pokédots. at its physical store in 1 Utama (Second Floor, SK3D), online at or via Shopee (POKEDOTS.). Follow them on Instagram (@ and Facebook (@Pokédots.) for the latest updates and collection drops. Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Electric Kiwi launches open tender to encourage renewable energy projects
Solar panels, grass and and blue sky. Photo: 123RF Small power retailer Electric Kiwi is looking to spur the development of renewable energy projects through long term power deals. It's calling on developers to tender for long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and potentially a battery storage tolling arrangement. Electric Kiwi will offer successful tenderers 10-to-15 year deals to buy their renewable power, guaranteeing itself a long term supply of power, while giving generators a guaranteed buyer to justify the investment in a project. "This is a significant opportunity for New Zealand's renewable developers to have their existing facility or planned project backed by a long-term commercial agreement," Electric Kiwi chief operating officer Nick Haines said. "A PPA with Electric Kiwi represents a win-win. Importantly, we get price stability and diversity of supply, while developers get long-term purchase agreements that can unlock financing and help accelerate their projects." He said the PPAs were part of the company's plant to expand its business by focusing on securing long-term, fixed-price supply from new renewable generation across New Zealand. The tender is being managed by EVA Marketplace, with expressions of interest being accepted for the next couple of weeks, and firms bids to be lodged by September. EVA founder Paul Coster said their role was to broker "high quality, enduring agreements for Electric Kiwi while ensuring a fair, competitive process for developers". Electric Kiwi has more than 80,000 customers, mostly domestic, and last year briefly suspended taking on new customers because of high wholesale electricity prices. The company has been a loud critic of the dominance of the major four gentailers - Contact, Genesis, Meridian and Mercury - and the operation of the overall electricity market. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Global News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
8 can't-miss Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
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Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
How to bag a bargain in premium economy: Here's how to get up to 63 per cent off your holiday flights - with extra leg room, superior food and speedier boarding too
Can't afford first or business class but want something more comfortable than economy? That's why 'premium economy' was invented. In the 1990s airlines realised they were missing out on an 'inbetween' market for those with a little more to spend but not a fortune. In 1991, the Taiwanese airline EVA Air led the way by introducing Evergreen Class. Virgin was quick to follow, calling its offering Mid Class, before the name changed to Premium Economy in 1994. BA introduced its version, World Traveller Plus, in 2000.
