When Teva brand manager Adam Druckman set out to reinvent the flip-flop, he understood what a daunting task it was going in. The time-tested thong design is tough to top. Then the light bulb turned on, so to speak.
The result: the Teva Illum (MSRP: $50), a state-of-the- art flip-flop complete with waterproof, detachable LED lights connected to the straps. The Illum replaces the headlamp with the pedlamp to create “the glow from below,” a convenient and practical way to avoid the pitfalls of stumbling around in the dark.
Whether it’s nature calling in camp or an uncooperative door key on a dark front porch, the problem is solved with a tap of the toe.
The newly engineered topsole material and microfiber strap lining make the sandals appealing to the feet during daylight hours and the Spider365 rubber outsole offers plenty of traction. But it’s at night when the Illum truly shines, leaving darkness a step behind.
Get it: at REI (1416 Platte St.) or
