Reef Men's Phantom LE Sandals

I'm going to start this review by clarifying that I have a lean, narrow foot. I have a C toe and a B heel. So this review is biased towards a narrow foot. That being said, I have tried about twenty different sandals to find a couple that fit reasonably snug. So for comparison purposes this may be a useful guide for people. My preferences are light weight, comfortable, with a heel strike that has some padding. I also like moderate arch support. I don't want a lot of flop in my flip. I don't want a negative heel. I'm going to list the sandals I've tried, and give a brief comparison, which should be helpful to everyone. I'll start with this one:Reef Phantom LE - (Mens 9) This leather sandal is much lighter than most of the others, weighing in at 142g. Somewhat more snug fitting than average. Very comfortable and attractive. Reasonably priced. This pair was a keeper for me.Reef Mens Leather Fanning ll - (9 Mens) These are the heaviest of all the sandals I've tried, weighing in at 219 grams each. The footbed is comfortable but more firm than some of the others. Nice looking. They have an average fit, (fairly snug), but they were a little lose on me. I think these would last a long time. Unlike with the Reef Draftsman, I did not feel the bottle opener under my arch. Comfortable, but expensive and heavy.Reef Leather Slap ll - (Mens 9) Oddly, this sandal was a full size shorter than any other Reefs I tried, (A full 1/2 inch), so order up. They weighed in at 205 grams each, making them the second heaviest in this comparison. Had they been the same size as the Fanning ll's they would have been the heaviest. Average fit. These are one of the most comfortable sandals in this line-up. Very cushy heel.Reef Phantom Prints - (9) Weighing in at 113g, these were the second lightest sandal of the bunch. Snug fitting and comfortable, these are my personal favorites. Reasonably soft heel-strike with an average width footbed and just the right amount of arch support. They won't likely last as long as some of the heavier sandals, but they can be had for half the cost. I've seen them for $20 on up, depending on color and size.Reef Phantoms - (Mens 10) These synthetic sandals seem to be made elsewhere from the other two Phantoms listed above. The fit is much different. They are wider in the footbed and sloppy fitting. These are made for a wide foot. Again, they are fairly light, weighing in at 134g, and I got these a full size up from the other two because everyone said they ran small. I think they run just a half size smaller.Reef Draftsman - (9) This is a leather sandal with no additional heel support. It also has a bottle opener on the bottom. Nice looking, fairly snug fitting, and fairly light, (About 156g) but this sandal has an issue. As others have indicated, you can feel the bottle opener under your arch. I don't think anyone would be comfortable in these for long. I sent these back.Reef Crew - (9) This leather sandal is fairly light at 138g each. They have a slender footbed and a somewhat snug fit. I like that, however, there is no additional heel support and they run as high as $60.Reef Twinpin - (9) These basic synthetic leather sandals are fairly light at 137g each, and they have a slender footbed, but the thong is very lose and has no additional heel-strike.Sanuk Fraid So - (10) These sandals weighed in at a modest 139g each and were really comfortable and attractive. I loved this sandal. Unfortunately, they have a very wide footbed and a very lose fitting thong. Yep, fraid so. But if you have fat feet, you'll love these.Sanuk M Fraid - (9) These leather/poly sandals weighed in at 175g each, making them one of the heavier sandals here. They have a slender footbed, (A full half inch thinner than the Fraid So), but with a sloppy thong.Sanuk Beer Cozy - (9) This fabric sandal has a wide footbed and a sloppy thong, but weighed in at a respectable 134g each. These have a very cushy, comfortable footbed. People rave about how comfortable they are. But you need to have fat or wide feet. Dang!Teva Mush ll - (9) These are by far the lightest of the bunch, weighing in at a mere 92g each. They're also comfortable with a fairly narrow footbed and a snug thong. So, yes, I love these. And at $25 they are a bargain, even though they won't last as long as some of the more expensive sandals here. The middle of the heel-strike is a little harder than the surrounding area and some people have complained about it, but I haven't been bothered by it in the short periods of time I've spent in them.Teva Men's Classic - (9) This is a very basic, uninspired sandal with a ruff, heavily textured, old school footbed. Perfect for some people, but I found them uncomfortable. It's light, but not as light as the Mush ll's. The thong was more loose than the Mush ll and it runs a little more money.Teva Mush ll (Canvas) (9) I listed these as well because the canvas thong fits more loosely than the regular Mush ll's and weighed a little more. Other than that they have the same footbed.

Great shoes. I've worn these almost daily for an entire summer, and they still look and feel like new.

I really like these sandals as they are very supportive and comfortable. The arch support is great and better than any other sandal I’ve had in the past. Hoping these will last a long time but would repurchase sandals from this company in the future if the need arises.

Awesome shoe - I just wish they made others with more style. The ridge at the toe is perfect for keeping it on my feet. Also wish other flops had that.

Looks nice. Very comfortable. He loves them!

Best sandals i have ever had

They fit well and are very comfortable.

Recommend one size longer if you have a wide foot. I usually wear 13, but went with 14. They capture the foot well, arch support is nice, and great looking leather uppers. Reef Rocks

+ Dämpfung (für einen FlipFlop top)+ sitzt sicher am Fuß (kein rutschen im FlipFlop und keine Angst dass er vom Fuß fallen könnte)+ guter und sicherer Laufstil, kann man super zum sommerlichen schlendern an der Strandpromenade nutzen oder als Haus- u Gartenschuh o.ä.+ mir gefällt er optisch gut+ fairer Preis- Verliert relativ zeitig Grip (sowohl die Noppen unter der Fußsohle - was aber für mich persönlich das Gehen sogar angenehmer machte - als auch das Schuhsohlenprofil sind anfällig für Abrieb)

Husband thoroughly loves these (thongs) flip flops. Comfortable, easy wearing.

Classy!

Sure, quite expensive for flip flops, but hands down the best I have ever owned. I am now on my third pair after wearing them for entire summers on trips world-wide. For me, they last three years and the only reason I am replacing again is "just in case" I need a new pair. Notice no splits, cracks or fraying on the three year old pair in picture—after wearing almost every day for three summers in a row. Amazed. Extremely comfortable, generous where it counts and no pinching. Thick soles that will mold to the shape of your foot and offer great shock absorption when walking on concrete. They're as comfortable as sneakers, but you can walk in the waves too. Really, the best—and often sold out, so get them while you can.

These are extremely comfy and fit very well to size. Dare I say they are perhaps more comfortable than my Cushe Manucka slippers.What attracted me aside for the decent styling is the pronounced arch support and because I have flat feet it makes a world of difference. Yes they are not made specifically for the arch support I need, but the generic level of support they do have is more than welcome and iv noticed less strain and pain to my feet around the house. The sole material feels like a textured rubber that's grippy to the feet and feels soft.Only negative thing is the durability of the sole, it feels solid enough when worn and walking around but is unforgiving to knocks or if they catch on something. One of mine must have got caught under the leg of a chair at some point along an edge and its pinched a little bit of the material off.