Customer Reviews Reef Fanning

This is a fantastic looking sandal, very well made, and very comfortable, with good cushioning, especially in the heel. That's important if you're going to walk any distance. Now, for 20 years, I've worn the Reef Smoothy, and I've never found a thong sandal more comfortable than that model, but I got tired of the Smoothy's black footbed color rubbing off on my heels -- yes, they did make gray footbed one year a decade or so ago, but they discontinued it. Why Reef can't make the footbed of the Smoothy in colors that don't rub off on your feet is beyond me (just do it, already!). In any case, I got fed up and started trying other brands, none of which had the comfort of the Smoothy, until I tried the Reef Fanning, which is pretty close in comfort (and cleverly has a beer bottle opener built into the bottom of the shoe, handy since your better beers don't have twist-off caps). Now, it's not perfect, because it's a little heavier than the Smoothy, and the front end should be 1/8 inch thicker for ideal balance and cushioning rear to front. But other than that minor defect, it's a remarkable shoe and, to be honest, is far more stylish than the Smoothy or any other sandal I've tried (and I've tried a great many). You won't believe how good the Bone, Brown, Green color looks on your feet (my pro fashion-stylist wife approves). But here's the thing -- what they call green is really blue, although you only see a small strip of it anyway. But it's a nice touch and a pretty shade of blue. Overall, this is a great design, great color combo, and a very well made shoe that is also very comfortable. The bone colored footbed is the best, as the black heel problem has been eliminated. This will be my new everyday sandal, which in my climate is 7 months per year. I will definitely get a second pair, but only those that have the bone or white footbeds. Also check the Reef Fanning Prints, as there are two choices of white footbeds in that model. Finally, let me say that black for a footbed is a dumb idea because if you leave them in the sun (say, at poolside) they will be blazing hot in minutes. Don't forget to turn them upside down. But, realistically, bone or white is the only way to go, and they have a more modern fashionable look, too. You can wear them casually, or dress them up with a nice pair of shorts and polo. Hope Reef reads this and makes a Smoothy with a white, bone, or gray footbed -- come on, Reef, just do it, already! But thanks for at least making the Fanning in bone. I appreciate it. And I'd say the quality, comfort, and style are so good that the price is a bargain. Finally, these are definitely true to size.

These shoes are perfect. Extremely comfortable. I wore them every day for a week in Disney.

This is my favorite sandal...not only are they super comfortable, but they last a long time. My last pair didn't even wear out after their fourth year, I just got these as another option! Definitely worth the price.

I have had a couple pairs of these sandals. They are far more comfortable than any shoe I have purchased, and have become my daily wear whenever possible. My last pair lasted 3-4 years with constant use (including multiple theme park excursions). The previous pair lasted about the same, but I lost them before I could wear them out! If I could give extra stars to any product, this would be it. Highly recommend!

A very comfortable sandal, with arch support. When deciding on the size I would go up a half size instead of down. They can be purchased from other sources, but Zappos has the best customer service.

I bought these to replace my old Reefs. They're the most comfortable sandals ever. I can walk around all day in them. It took a day or two to break in the strap but now they're great.

I buy my husband a pair of black Fannings every year for his birthday. They're his birthday flops. It's coming up, so, that's why I'm here again. He freaking loves them. Beer bottle opener is cool too. ;)

Shoes are very comfortable. The air in the heel provides lots of cushion.

A bit less comfortable (felt heavier) than other Reefs I tried but I still love it and the bottle opener on the bottom is a nice touch!