Phantom LE

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.

These sandals look great, sturdy, last well, comfortable, and when they're done, I'll buy another pair. 2 years going so far!

nice product

These are great! They look good, feel good, and are durable. However, after 4 years I have to buy a new pair. The toe fabric wears apart and then it is barely hanging on by a thread. These will break at any moment, and I cannot risk being away from home when it breaks. But they were only $40 in March 2022, and now its $55

They started quite snug but stretched to be a perfect fit. Took about 2-3 days of wearing. 8/20/20. Just put these on for the first time in several weeks to have them call apart. The piece of fabric between the toes came out of the show w/ me doing anything to cause it. It appeared to have little to no glue on it to hold it in place. Would expect much better for $40. 8/25/20. Just got off of a chat with Amazon. They where absolutely no help. They said to contact the manufacturer. I didn't buy these from Reef, i bought them from Amazon. Sell a product and not support that product. Way to go Amazon. Show your long time customer how much you value him!!!!!

Absolutely love Reef Phantoms! I need good arch support in all of my shoes and these flip flops do the trick. They look great and are super comfortable right out of the box. I will say the color is a lighter brown than pictured. Its more like a worn in leather color but I still love them! I normally size down for flip flops but these were true to size.

Nice comfy flops. I have had them for 3 years and wear them often. Few things I like: very comfy for long term wear. Look good. Not so good: retains water and sweat. If they go in the water they take at least a full day or more to dry out. After 3 years the strap tore.

love these

Muy buena opción, de buena calidad y buen precio. Recomendado para todos aquellos que les guste utilizar este tipo de calzado, cómodo para cualquier momento del año.

Very Comfortable.

einwandfrei !

Great Sandal. Agree with others, definitely buy one size larger than shoe size. Sole is very comfortable. Straps are tight in the beginning, but loosen up. Foot bed is very comfortable. Would buy again.

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.