REEFMen's Fanning Blue Sandal

Now that I have finally found a pair that are fit right, these sandals are great. The are very comfortable and seem to be a good quality. The built in bottle opener is a neat little perk. Only time will tell how they hold up. (See my update below)So I don't know where Reef gets their foot size dimensions but they are obviously a bit off. To start, I wear a size 9.5 Men's in pretty much every pair of shoes AND SANDALS I've owned for the past 25+ years. It's pretty consistent. I could probably wear a 10 in some brands, but 9.5 usually works once worn in some. Based upon numerous reviews on here, these sandals run small and people recommended ordering a size up, so I did. Holy crap the size 10 sandals were enormous, I put my foot in them and the amount of sandal sticking out passed my heel could likely be considered a reversed swim flipper. No lie, it was at least 2 inches passed the back of my foot. The strap placement and toe area were close to correct, but still too large. Figuring this was a fluke of some kind, I then ordered a size 9. Guess what, the size 9s are EVEN BIGGER than the 10s were, by a good half inch. It made absolutely no sense. I've already returned the 10s, so I can't take a comparison photo at this point, but the 10's were a solid half inch shorter than the 9s. Someone please explain that. So I tried wearing the 9s around the house a couple days to see if I could get used to them, but I just couldn't. It was like a never ending flat tire risk with those things. I would have to walk 4 feet in front of someone to avoid getting tripped up. So finally, I ordered a set of size 8s, which in theory should be WAY too small, especially considering everyone said they run small. But they are PERFECT. Perfect toe placement, perfect strap placement, only about a 3/4 of an inch passed the end of my foot. Perfect. Obviously that means something is wrong with this sizing too, but at least I found the size that fits a 9.5 foot. Now I have to attempt the return of the size "9s". So yeah, once you land the correct size, they're great. Good luck when you order. May the odds be in your favor.***5 year update***So I've had these sandals for nearly 5 years now and they are still great after wearing them basically daily from mid-May to late September. They're still super comfortable to wear and fit great. They are showing some decent wear on the bottom, but so far they haven't become noticeably slippery. I mean, how can you complain about heavily used sandals that still function perfectly after 5 years? I'm planning on buying another pair now just because these aren't the prettiest anymore, but I'm sure I'll continue to wear them frequently until they eventually give out. Still a Reef fan, no doubt.

UPDATE to my initial review.The reefs after just 3 or so months the air sole developed a hole in the side, so the support on my right sandal was slumping when I walked. I just want to say that, with minimal hassle, the customer support was great to work with, and I got a new pair of sandals that are currently working great with no issues! Still love the style and fit. These sandals are so comfortable and I wear them all the time.Just one side note, they get smelly quickly so be sure to clean them regularly.________________ INITIAL REVIEW_______________They are Reefs.They are my first pair of Reefs, and wow I was seriously missing out. I always went for cheap flip flops and wore them out quick, or they broke, or they were uncomfortable. These Fannings are so comfortable I wouldn't hesitate to walk around all day with them. I think it is because they have such great foot support and they snug your feet (without being too tight). I have worn them a bunch in the last couple months, and they are just as new looking as the day I bought them. I will hopefully get years of use out of them before they need replacing. I have the reef slip on shoes (similar to Hey Dudes), and I like them alot, but I actually like wearing these sandals more now.On an additional note, these have a bottle opener on the bottom, which seems like a gimmick, but I have used it a few times at the beach when we didnt have an opener. When a gimmick becomes practical, it is no longer a gimmick. Love the added feature.. Would HIGHLY recommend these to anyone looking for a new pair of flip flops. You wont be disappointed. 5/5

These are the Goat! I've been wearing this model of flip flop for about 12 years now. My first pair is still hanging around. I bought my 2nd pair about 2 years ago unfortunately that pair didn't hold up that long. After experiencing it falling apart I decided to try Olukai. Well within 2 weeks i returned those (unbearably uncomfortable, made the top of my feet bleed from rubbing. Felt slimey when they got wet as well) and got another pair of the fanning. Not sure if the quality of the fanning is the same as they used to be but day one comfort and the appeal of these are unrivaled.

Bought these for the bottle opener, stayed for the comfort! LOL the bottle opener was a real talking point but for real these shoes were actually super comfortable, walkable. It’s been years since I’ve owned comfortable flip flops. I just assumed they didn’t exist, but here they are! Great foot supper, but not too much. Not bulky, nice designs and look. Really like these!

Really like these sandals, they’re comfortable, the quality of the sandals is really good, they will fit better once they are broken in. Sandals are really light, don’t even notice that I’m wearing them.

Love the reef brand. I am a woman and the men’s is very comfy for a slightly wide foot with high instep. I get one size down from women’s size …

These sandals are a must have! Anytime I have strayed and tried to purchased even a different style of Reef sandals they are just not the same compared to this one. I buy this same brand for my father in law as well. We have done a TON of walking in these sandals on our travels in Mexico and they typical will last about a year before we decide its time to buy another pair. They hold up really well and the level of comfort they provide is excellent.

These are perfect for my narrow foot! I tried the hey dudes version of flip flops but I can 100% say with certainty that these fit perfect to my size and they are the most comfortable flip flops I have ever owned! 10 out of 10 recommend.