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Reef Fanning Sandal - Men's
It's hard enough to carry your keys, wallet, and phone in that sorry excuse for a pocket on your board shorts. Where in the hell are you going to put a bottle opener? Unless you're crafty with a lighter or have teeth made of steel, something has to give. Good thing Reef knows what's up—the Men's Fanning Sandals come with a bottle opener built into the outer sole. Finally, a way to open your microbrews without resorting to a European carry-all. Not only do these flip-flops give you a way to drink your suds, but they feature super plush soles and thick straps that keep your feet comfortable—while you're still standing, at least.
Bottom Line: The Reef Fannings—crack open a cold one.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Nice and comfy!
By: Karl Meltzer
May 29, 2009
These things are sweet, they mold right to the foot amd don't jam in between the toes, not to mention they're styly
Flip the flop after one season
By: Jason Bleyl
June 9, 2009
Comfort: very good ~ nice foot be ~ no irritating strap rub
Size: I always buy sandals a bit larger than my shoe size ~ 11 works great for a 10 or 10.5 shoe size
Utility: good bottle opener on bottom ~ freaks people out from a sanitary perspective
Durability: my strap busted after one summer of use ~ not too bad considering I wore them daily ~ I will replace in kind
The Best
By: Andrew J.
June 6, 2009
I never want to take mine off. Could walk all day in them and still keep going. Well worth it. Great traction on sandy boardwalks, rocks, even ice. Bottle opener works, Not the cleanest one available though.
GET EM !
perfect fit and functional!
By: Rick Agostin
May 19, 2009
How can you beat these? They fit perfect and conform to you feet quickly... Bottle opener works great, althought I did break one climbing on some rocks in them, luckily there is one on each foot! This best invention in footwear in a long time! More durable than some of the other Reef's I've had. Who doesn't love functionality?
Super comfy
By: Christian Johnson
November 28, 2008
I avoided flip flops for years, mostly because they were always so uncomfortable. I received these as a gift and the Reefs changed my mind, I love these flippers. I've used the bottle opener in a pinch which works fine, but my favorite aspect is that I hardly notice them on my feet.
The bottle opener
By: Surfing_Vol
June 9, 2009
The bottle openers work great, the sandals are comfy (I wear them almost every day in good weather), but DON'T plan on wearing them all day! The bottle openers (one per sandal, dude) are HARD and start jamming your feet. If you're on your dogs all day, you'll wish you had the bottle opener on your key chain.
Amazing!!!
By: Dane87
August 15, 2008
These sandals are by far the best flip flops I have ever owned they fit nice and tight so they don't flop around as mush as most they are super comfy. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
AWESOME!
By: Matt Lynagh
November 8, 2006
Gotta love being able to get a beer open at any time, anywhere. These sandals are comfortable and functional!! Love 'em!
Great Gift!
By: Matt Lynagh
July 8, 2006
I bought a pair of these sandals for each of my groomsmen. They were floored! These sandals are awesome! The bottle opener works great and they all got plenty of use out of it during the weekend of my wedding.
Wicked Comfy
By: NJC
May 26, 2009
I've had a pair of the brown ones for a few years now. They are wicked comfortable (you can wear them for a whole day), the bottle opener is functional and handy, and they last forever. Buy them!
Reef or the surfer gals
By: qooper0072186796
April 24, 2008
It's definitely a fad to get these sandals. Maybe it was an impulse buy due to the Surfer Mag gal ad or the cheap discontinued price. It has been in my closet for over two years only get sun on a few wks out of the year where my 3 pairs of Chacos have seen over 200 days of the gold coast. I may say that they serve a good quick support in the profile but maybe a little rigid in the heel-almost rock like. My wide toe box seems to slip in but the straps seem too loose, making wearing it over 30 minutes seems tiresome. Forget about taking it on sand, it just seems to slow your pace down almost like the heel 'slouches'. I like to lounge but not have my feet feeling like gaining a workout trying to get to the water. I would recommend it to my frat pal (I don't have one).
Great pair of sandals
By: Fanning Sandals
May 12, 2005
These are pretty sweet. The bottle opener works and has actually come in handy. Very comfortable so far.
Great Flip Flops
By: Mark A Sadowski
July 15, 2008
I really, REALLY hate flip flops...but this is the first pair i've ever worn that I have liked. They offer a good amount of support and their softness. My biggest problem with flip flops in the past were loose straps, making them move on my feet, but these straps hug them which make for a very comfortable and effortless walk. The bottle opener works wonders too while on vacation in Myrtle.
WOW!
By: abram_tidd2321424
August 22, 2008
Last time I enjoyed wearing flip flops, I was about 8 yrs old. None have been good since then, until I read reviews about these, bought them for myself, and wore them around this summer. At the beach whether in the sand or on the boardwalk, at the store, on the street, out anywhere...they've been awesome. They stay on your feet secure enough to give your toes some room but not loose enough to fly off. I haven't heard the click-clack sound from them like most flip flops. You can't even feel the bottle opener underneath it when walking. Super comfortable, stylish, great quality and the price was unbelievable on the Backcountry website. I've even got my wife wanting a pair. Definitely the best sandal/flip-flop I've ever had the privilege of wearing.
Bottle Opener on Sandal...Duh!
By: Clayton
October 3, 2005
The genius of this innovation is so obvious I don't know what to say. The sandals are comfortable, durable and because of the bottle opener angle it makes it easier to open a bottle of soda while driving.
Groovy shoes
By: aggie202
July 18, 2005
My beer-loving, former surfer-boy dad was very happy to receive the Fanning Sandals for Father's Day this year. I think he'll be the coolest at all of the tailgates this football season.
Simply the Best!
By: LuvCereza
June 27, 2005
I bought these sandals for my husband for our trip to Cancun last year and he loves them. The bottle opener was the best show off piece around and a lot of people got a real kick out it. A few local people who live in Cancun wanted to buy his sandals off his feet!
Comfortable, useful, and extremely popular
By: lomey26
June 1, 2006
These are very comfortable flip-flops with a fully functional bottle opener, theres not much else needs be said. These will draw comments from just about anyone who hasn't seen them before.
Shithot Sandals!
By: dmasey
September 15, 2005
These sandals are awesome! By far the Reef Fanning Sandals are the most comfortable, durable and sh*thot sandals on the market. Not to mention they have a beer bottle opener on the bottom of them! Totally worth every penny.
Reef Fanning
By: lynda.price@nmfn.com
October 3, 2005
I love these sandals. They have everything that someone may need for a night of drinking, comfort and a church key. What could be better?
Fun and Comfortable
By: clparker
December 27, 2005
I thought twice when purchasing these as it all seemed a little expensive for a pair of flip-flops, but now they seem so worth it. Not only because of the novelty and usefulness, but they are also very comfortable.
great sandals
By: annieb
November 27, 2006
Very comfortable, durable and well priced. Would purchase again.
Nice
By: Mike
September 18, 2006
Really nice, very comfortable sandals. Love the green color and very tough too. I wear these in Iraq outdoors and they're great.
SOLID
By: ckyfan36
September 22, 2006
These flops are awesome. Totally durable. Little F.Y.I though, take it off while opening a beer bottle. I still haven't mastered the art of opening with them on your feet yet. Guess it takes some practice. Anyway, these sandals kick serious ass and I love them. It's 49 degrees outside and I still won't wear my shoes they're so comfortable. Buy Them!!
Siiiiiiick!
By: Mammoth Bum
February 20, 2009
Siiiiiiiiiiiiick! A great conversation piece and always a hit at parties!
practicality at its best
By: Stephen Jew
April 23, 2009
Sweet comfortable sandals with all the practicality that has become the hallmark of the reef brand. If you like these check out the ones with a built in flask.
Bottle opener on sandals, are you kidding me?
By: Whickey Whickey
July 13, 2007
How can you go wrong? The durability of reef sandals, and a bottle opener. Hell yes!
Yeah, you'll use the bottle opener!
By: Casey Kipfer
November 7, 2008
These sandals are great! They are much more comfortable than most other sandals (reef included) and while cleaner bottle openers abound when your at the bar or your keys are close by but when your canoing across the lake or camping in the backcountry it comes in very handy!
good
By: Anon
February 21, 2007
I was skeptical about buying these but thought I'd give them a try. They are ugly, and I have no use for a bottle opener on my shoes. But I am amazed by their comfort. They look stiff like most sandals, but they actually seem to give a little with every step you take. No more chacos for everyday wear, I can wear these all day without pain.
Fanning sandals
By: lbzbabe
April 19, 2007
Boyfriend loved the shoes, has several pair and like the color!!
Ingenious
By: Grant_aus
September 4, 2007
Who would have thought of putting a bottle opener in the bottom of a thong (thats what us Aussies call them)! People love it when you pull one off and bust open a cold one. The bounus is they are actually really comfortable, I can spend days walking around in them. The yellow and green makes me feel patriotic, Mick Fanning is an Aussie afterall.
Awesome.
By: aguptaweb
September 20, 2007
These sandals are simply amazing. Comfy as hell. I originally ordered one size small (because that's what was available) but even so they still fit amazingly well. They do tend to build up a smell but I just ran them under some water and they're fine. The color icon on the heel wore off quickly, if that's a consideration. The bottle opener is awesome. Five stars.
Best sandle ever.
By: ben.findla968549
August 30, 2008
Comfortable. You will instantly become the coolest person in the room when nobody else has a bottle opener.
loves em
By: Tommy Girl
January 15, 2007
bought them as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend.. He lives in them he's totally stoked with them wont take them off.. if he could he would sleep with the sandals on haha. these sandals ROCK!!!
Excellent!
By: dayn
March 16, 2007
Looks good feels good!
a must own pair if you head for beaches often..
Reef Sandals Are The Coolest
By: John Morelli
April 6, 2007
If you want to be styling this summer hit the buy button and pick up a pair of these cool sandals. The color choices are fun (I went with the green), the fit is comfortable and the bottle top opener in the sole of each sandal will make you a hit at any summer party.
Sizes are fairly accurate. I wear a 9-9.5 shoe and ordered a size 10 sandal which fits perfectly.
Enjoy and have a great summer!
Good Idea
By: rreygaert
April 27, 2007
These sandals are the most comfortable sandals that I have ever owned. The one problem that I have had is that the front of the sandal began to slightly wear away after a couple of months. The bottle opener is a good idea but I still have not used it because I am a little put off by the idea of using something that touches the ground to open my beers.
Reef Fanning Sandals
By: Ben P.
June 20, 2007
This is my third or fourth pair of Mick Fannings. I wear them almost everyday and love them. My only complaint is that they only last a season or so.
When the best can't get any better
By: adambomb
June 29, 2007
Simply the best flip ever. I am on my second pair and didn't even consider anything else. These are the only flip-flops I have owned for about 2 years now. My first pair lasted about 2 years, and were very durable. The air insoles mean they float, so no sinkage when you jump off cliffs and stuff. The soles are great, and I actually use them for light hiking on easy trails (namely to the hot springs) where I just want freedom and comfort. The soles never completely wore out on my first pair. The actual "thong" strap between the toes wore out first. Although they never broke, the material around them started to come off well into year 2 of almost daily usage. I call that acceptable wear and tear.
Better yet, I travel a ton, and never bring a bottle opener - except that my sandals have them built in, so I guess I do bring one with me. What better way to open a bottle of suds when on the trail, beach, or in a hotel room? Ingenious. Simply the best design concept for a sandal - ever. Not to mention it is a great way to meet people at parties. Simply take off the sandal, pop their top for them, and start the schmoozing....
These sandals are very comfy and for some reason, never get any of that foot smell that some other brands get. Who ever thought one could get so excited about Sandals. Reef should make me a spokesperson for them I love these so much.
good support easily to clean
By: gcjin071954485
April 24, 2008
sent me wrong color. however overall Good sandals, straps are very supportive. can easily wash in the shower too. satisfied with the product
Neat Flop
By: darmel22325752
August 28, 2008
These are pretty cool and I like stiffness of the sole yet they have good cusion. My only complaint is I get a wierd pain on the outside of my left foot, where the strap meets the flip flop. Could just be my foot.
Best Flip Flop I've Ever Owned
By: brady.ellison2387309
September 16, 2008
I got them last week and I've yet to take them off outside of work. They're by far the best pair of flip flops I've ever owned or put on and I used to be a shoe salesman at a sports and outdoors chain. When I wore them the first day they squeaked a little when I walked; I think it was the foot bed needing breaking in, as it hasn't really done it since. The one exception being when they were wet from rain and I was walking on linoleum, they produced a bit of a squishy, squeaky noise. Within minutes of putting them on I'd realized they already felt much better than the old rubber pair I was used to wearing, and they were shaped much more naturally to my foot. Needless to say they're my new favorite pair of sandals hands down, plus the bottle opener has already come in handy.
Great for me, now gifts for friends
By: chrisdejesus2399076
October 6, 2008
I bought a pair of these last year and love them. The bottle cap key on the bottom has been unbelievably handy at parties, camping trips and on boat trips. My friends are always amazed that I have a bottle cap key on my flip flops so I decided to get each of them their own pair.
Smooth Kicks
By: bmw
August 8, 2005
What can I say; these boys have a friggin' bottle opener on the bottom - talk about a conversation piece!! Not only that, but they look great and feel INCREDIBLE. The fat, throwback (early '90s?) 180 air pad gives 'em a cushy ride that you're gonna LOVE. If you're ready to drop $40 on a pair of flips, you simply can't go wrong with Mick's kicks!
Worth the money
By: vamarykay
July 10, 2007
I bought my husband Reef sandals for Father's Day - especially for the bottle opener on the sole. He LOVES them - VERY comfy and they look great.
I was sent the wrong ITEM!!!
By: sou100197159
November 17, 2008
I was sent the wrong pair, who cares!!! To much of a hassel to return!!! They wanted to Re-charge my credit card for their mistake!!! Before returning wrong item!!!
Bought these for my husband...
By: Mogg
August 7, 2007
I got these sandals for my husband because he both loves beer and has horrible arches and these looked more comfy than the rest. He wears them all the time and says that they are surprisingly supportive. He does use the beer opener occasionally but likes to wear them in general because of the good arch support and comfort. I should buy the ladies version...
My new Sandals!
By: ski_life365
June 22, 2007
They are sweet! I went up 1 size from my normal shoe size.
Also, the bottle opener works great! I tried it before I wore the sandals. Not sure if I would use it after wearing them but, we shall see what happens the next time I'm on the beach!
Be aware
By: johnpanelle
April 12, 2007
Be aware, Educators and school officials around the US are aware of these shoes and how these shoes violate school policy. Don't expect to wear them to school and go un-noticed! You will get caught! My idiot son did!
Very Nice
By: Allen Briggs
June 13, 2007
I am not a sandal guy but these might convert me. Very comfortable and stylish. Sure the bottle opener is a sweet function and probably the reason most people buy this sandal, but this is definitely a quality product.
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