Teva Revives an Archival Favorite with Premium Materials and Modern Style

The outdoor brand updates an early-2000s silhouette with luxe leather, elevated craftsmanship and everyday versatility.

Close-up of the brown suede Teva shoe sole with textured rubber outsole on a yellow background.

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These days, even the most niche footwear silhouettes are receiving contemporary revivals alongside more well-known models.

Take for instance, Teva’s latest release: the NeoGamma combines an archival climbing style with modern materials and styling, making it fit for 2026 and beyond.

Tan suede hiking shoe with textured sole and toggle lace closure. — The NeoGamma revives an early 2000s niche climbing shoe, making it wearable for everyday.

Ready to roam

Teva has historically been known for its adventure-ready sandals, but even back in the early 2000s, the brand was experimenting with technical outdoor footwear.

The original Gamma was one such shoe, a climbing style that combined signature features like a low-profile construction, bungee lace system, reinforced suede panels and a wraparound rubber outsole.

Those features reappear in the NeoGamma, the brand’s archival revival of its niche climbing shoe.

Black and dark gray hiking shoe with textured sole and quick-lace closure system. — The Black colorway shows off the premium suede upper and overlays, which maintain technical styling while being retooled for casual daily wear.

The NeoGamma Leather Shoe mixes retro vibes with updated design features. The new shoe’s lifestyle construction and premium suede upper and stitching pay homage to the original Gamma.

Brown suede hiking shoe with dark brown laces and cushioned collar, viewed from above. — The bungee lace system, suede panels, and low-profile look remain on the refreshed release.

Brown suede hiking shoe with rugged dark brown sole and pull tab at heel. — The wraparound outsole maintains the shoe’s climbing roots.

Available in Black, Hummus (an earthy tan) or Brown, the NeoGamma’s rubber outsole is designed for traction on varied terrain, and the chunky wraparound design features a lug pattern inspired by curving canyons.

Brown rubber sole of a Teva shoe with deep tread patterns for traction. — The NeoGamma Leather Shoe’s outsole lug pattern is inspired by curving canyons, and is designed to maintain grip on varied terrain.

The sneaker’s outsole also features 50-percent recycled material, adding modern sustainability features to the nostalgic style.

The NeoGamma Leather Shoe is available in both men’s and women’s sizing.

Availability and pricing

The NeoGamma Leather Shoe is available now on Teva’s website, retailing for $130.

Taupe suede hiking shoe with textured sole and quick-pull laces.

Teva NeoGamma Leather Shoe

$130 at Teva

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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