Reef Fanning, Men's Flip Flop

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The Reef Mick Fanning signature sandal collection was developed with the help of the world champion Australian surfer back in the early 2000's. It’s not as soft as Teva’s foam midsole, but the contoured support will feel blissful if you have high arches or you’ve struggled with plantar fasciitis or back trouble. Key specs – Material: Synthetic leather strap, EVA “Phylon” foam sole; Colours available: 5; Sizes available: 6 (UK 3. Key specs – Material: Birko-Flor (faux leather) strap, suede lining, EVA sole; Colours available: 5; Sizes available: 12 (UK 2. Underneath there’s a grippy sole to prevent skidding and slipping, but there’s also a big Mush logo that sticks out enough to feel it, at least at first.

Havaianas hand-makes all its flip-flops in Brazil using natural gum rubber, so you might expect them to cost a pretty penny. Now 30 years later, we’re still at it, encouraging people around the globe to embrace the fun, freedom and spirit of the beach while living life by one simple rule: Beach Freely. Havaianas are as affordable as a really good-quality pair of flip-flops can be, though, and they look fabulous.They also mould to your feet over time, which means it’s worth putting up with a slight pinch at first. So, they created a high-quality sandal that could keep up with their active (ahem, party) lifestyle. Love them or hate them, Crocs are seriously comfy and durable – and these sport-stripe ’flops actually look rather fab. The strong canvas strap feels sturdy and looks fantastic, but it’s the thick mushy sole that users can’t get enough of. Instead of a toe post they have an adjustable strap, making them perfect for keeping by the back door to slip on for trips to the garden and beyond.

You can even throw them in the washing machine when you get home, which is not a claim many flip-flop manufacturers make. Fabric straps are a popular choice for beach flip-flops, giving a classy, masculine look that provides stability and comfort. Havaianas’ lightweight cushioned footbed is comfy enough for schlepping around the house and mooching up and down the beachfront, and they’re hard-wearing enough not to lose their shape after one season. You wouldn’t want to walk far in them, though, and some users complain that the strap rubs, especially if your feet are on the wide side. Flip-flops for wearing at home: You can afford to go for style over substance for mooching around the house, since your ’flops won’t have to cope with sand, pavements and trails, after all.Here at Shore we have got the best choice of Fanning sandals on site from Reef Fanning Prints, leather styles and exclusive styles.

Flip-flops for the beach: You may be tempted by glitzy glam flatties to show off on the beach, but remember they’ll soon get covered in sand and mud – and you may end up spending hours a day in them, with swollen, sweaty feet (sorry, but it’s true). Flip-flops for hiking: Yes, there really are flip-flops that you can walk miles in without rubbing the skin off your feet, torturing your toes and wrecking your arches.The result of this extensive development is the great sandals perfectly suited to the active beer-drinking layabouts. Some users also complain that the canvas toe post chafes, but again this is likely to ease after you’ve worn them in. On the upside, their EVA (or “Phylon”, to use Nike’s branding) rubber is much softer than waterproof plastic, so they won’t rub your feet or make you sweaty like a pair of old-fashioned jelly shoes would.

Flops from companies such as FitFlop, Reef and Oofos offer the kind of support and cushioning you’d normally expect from trainers. As well as falling apart fast, they’ll be slippery and unsupportive, leaving you with aching arches and ankles. Leather is more durable than rubber, and can be treated to be super-soft or tough and waterproof enough to outlive you. Many of its products look more like pillowy sandals than flip-flops, but once they’re on, these bronze iQushion flip-flops wouldn’t appear out of place on the beach or at a poolside party. The contoured EVA footbed gives anatomical arch support and there’s an airbag – yes, an airbag – in the heel for extra comfort.Flip-flops for wearing around town: Super-cheap flip-flops will be murder for your feet on pavements. But if you’re determined to join the legions of flip-flopping surfies, then look for excellent traction when wet, quick-drying material and soles thick enough to protect your feet from sharp objects. Flip-flops for the swimming pool: Whether the pool is outdoors on holiday or indoors at your year-round sports centre, you’ll need soles with good traction to stop you slipping, plus quick-drying lightweight material for slipping into your gym bag.