Customer Reviews Reef Ginger
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58%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
10%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
55%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
77%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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they were too small - I had to return them and they were the wrong style
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Strap was too small. Had to return. :(
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Fit in length, but way too tight on the straps. Cant wear them.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have been buying Reef Ginger flip-flops for years and they have now changed the design, of both the foot bed and the bottom. Other reviewers on Reef's website are saying similarly that the new design is not as comfortable as it once was. I am torn as to whether I will try to break in this pair, but I am sad that I no longer have a go-to comfortable flip-flop. If you are ordering these because you have a lot in the past, beware!
Mallory, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Reefs have always been my favorite flip flop, I wear them all summer long and like to get a new pair in the spring for a clean look for the new summer ahead, these are cute as usual but what the heck happened to the size?! I wear a 9.1/2 shoe but am normally able to get away with a size 9 in a flip flop, I ordered a size 10 because of the reviews and they are horrible, my foot almost hangs off the back, they are way to narrow and they are tight, back they go.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Not comfortable, the straps we're digging into my foot. I returned these and bought a different pair which I love.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Dangerous! I am an avid flip flop wearer, including many pair of reefs. They have changed the bottoms. These are so slippery. I’ve almost fallen too many times. I will likely stop wearing these and look for an alternative. I would not recommend these until they change the bottoms again. They are dangerous.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I’ve worn black reef flip flops for as long as I can remember. When one pair gets old and worn out I pick up a new pair of this same color/style. Recently, I got these and I noticed several changes. The comfort and style get 4 stars because those are relatively the same. My issues were with the size (I’ve always been an 8 and this time the 8 was too small), and the bottom/tread. Flip flops are notorious for being slippery and having poor traction, but I NEVER had an issue with my Reefs until now. They used to have a cool design with the Reef logo stamped all over the bottom but now it’s just lines (small, useless grooves), and I can definitely feel a difference. I’ve slipped and fallen more times than I care to count and I’m angry I already threw out my old ones. Currently searching stores for old stock so maybe I can find the good ones again.
Alex, Zappos Customer,
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Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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They are too small. I have several pair and I ordered my normal size and they are too small. Is Reef making them smaller? I'm bummed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
I have purchased reef/sandy in the past with no issues however these seem to run very small. Had to return them.
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Hate these new ginger flip flops. Feel far too clunky and the soles are dangerously slippy. I loved the old style and have worn them for years. Why change something that was perfect?
Anonymous,
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This is probably my 6th pair of ginger black reef's and I have other styles as well. Unfortunately this was the first problem I ever had with them. I took them as my only flip flops to Mexico for 3 weeks. They were brand new. Where the Reef logo was on the strap gave me horrible blisters on both feet. I have never had a problem before and am really disappointed. Not sure best way to contact Reef to see if they can replace them. Not sure if this was an isolated case since I never have ever had any issues before. Please let me know if there is a way to contact them. Thanks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
I've been wearing Reef Gingers every day for 10 years. Just got a new pair to replace a worn out pair and they've completely changed the soles on these :( The rubber outsole is now thicker, heavier, and less flexible, and the tread on the bottom is bascially non-existent. In the week that I've had these, I've nearly slipped and fallen four or five times! They are downright dangerous on any type of smooth flooring like tile or linoleum. Contacted Reef customer support and they told me my only option was to send them in (at my cost-- they won't provide a shipping label) for warranty evaluation. So much for the "Reef Quality Guarantee"!
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
I had worn the Reef Ginger in all black since the year 2000. This last year I ordered 2 new pairs only to find they no longer fit my foot. The top straps were sloppy loosely woven and did not even make contact with my narrow foot! Of course this made it impossible to walk in them. I cannot tell you how disappointed I am. I sent them back. Order every flip flop from Reef. To my house. Finally picked out another model. But have not worn them. I wore my old worn Gingers with no tread on the bottoms instead. This year I am searching other brands looking for a brand that can fit my narrow foot.
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Sadly, the new Ginger sandals are not AT ALL like the old ones that I've worn & loved for over a decade (I've probably purchased 10-12 pairs over the last decade and wore them almost daily). The new design has a thicker & heavier sole, making the sandal feel big & clunky on your foot. The tread on the bottom are thin lines with no traction, unlike the old ones with the Reef logo that actually gripped pretty well. But THE WORST part of the new design are the straps - they are SO MUCH tighter than they used to be, to the point where they almost cut into my feet (which is not only uncomfortable, but really unflattering). I actually purchased 3 new pairs in the last couple months, hoping that each one was just a fluke, but unfortunately I've had to return the last couple since they're all equally uncomfortable & unflattering, and I finally came to the conclusion that the design has changed. I'm just so disappointed that Reef changed what I considered the perfect flip flop (they were SO comfortable, they went with everything, were flattering, could be dressed up or down, were durable & could be worn daily, etc.)... PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD GINGER DESIGN!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These are awful! They are really cute but soooo slippery on the bottoms. Less traction than having bare feet. I have nearly wiped out every time I've worn them. NO, Reef, no!
Sarah E, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Way too narrow/short. Order at least two sizes up if at all
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
The black Gingers very different then Brown Gingers I received in same order. I love my brown ones WHICH my black ones used to be like but these new black ones came as a new mold? Basically pre-formed to a foot so rather than the shoe forming to my foot as the Brown ones will do, these don't fit my foot correctly. These were my favorites. Why the change? I want the Black ones back like they used to be!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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very cute style but unlike other Reef's I own, the soles are so slippery I almost fell down a flight of (dry) stairs holding my one-year-old. Scary!
I'd also recommend:
Reef, Rainbows, Locals
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Not sure why this is so highly rated. Fits horribly loose. Super floppy. I'm a size 9, ordered a 9 and when I walk it feels very uncomfortable. Heavy, loose flip flop. Returning. Very disappointed
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
I wore gingers for 16 years. When they wore out I would walk in the store by 2 pair blk/blk they were my staple because of my narrow feet. They have change the fit and now they are sloppy the stripes are made for fat feet now. I am very disappointed. Had to send them back.
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
I bought a pair 5 years ago I love these sandals but can no longer buy them because you make them too narrow !! Why did you change them. I have wide feet and now the hang off the sides because they are made too narrow now...
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
Too narrow
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
These flip flops are super comfy but, after wearing them for only a couple of days, I'm afraid I have to give up on them. They stain my heels and the bottoms of my feet black and it's not easy to clean. In the process, my tub and towels got very persistent stains.Even the straps leave black stains. Very disappointing.
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Reef
For the price and type of the shoe it is of poor quality. They are not supported feel hard and stiff and the straps are loose. I do not like them at all. I wear this type of shoe every day for years. It came highly reccommended. I am very dissappointed at the quality.
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