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Reef is a sandal brand started in 1984 by Argentine brothers Fernando and Santiago Aguerre in La Jolla, California. It grew out of surf culture and is known for cushioned, arch-supported flip-flops like the Fanning, which has a bottle opener in the sole. We carry 151 Reef styles for women, men and kids, from $34.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.
Surf-born sandalsThe Reef models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.
Both are slides with two straps. The difference is the footbed: a light foam slide you can wear near water, or a dressier leather one.
| Feature | Cushion Bondi 2 Bar | Ojai Two Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Footbed | Lightweight EVA with cushion and rebound | Anatomically contoured footbed topped with suede |
| Lining | Not leather-lined | Glove leather lining, soft on bare skin |
| Water | Described by Reef as water friendly | Leather and suede, so keep it out of the pool |
| Strap | Two-bar slide | Adjustable two-bar shape |
| Best for | Beach days, travel, lazy summer weekends | Town, patios, a step up from a flip-flop |
These are the Reef lines we stock most of, with what Reef says about each.
Named after surfer Mick Fanning, it's the sandal with the bottle opener built into the sole. Reef lists a compression-molded EVA footbed, arch support and a 360-degree heel airbag. Our Fanning styles include a Canada Eh edition.
Bottle opener · Arch support · Men's and women's · from $69.99 CAD
Shop Reef Fanning →A slide with a glove leather lining and a contoured footbed topped with suede, according to Reef. We carry it in leather, suede and cork looks for women and men, and it's one of our most popular Reef lines.
Leather and suede · Slides · Men's and women's · from $74.99 CAD
Shop Reef Ojai →A women's sandal family that comes in flat and platform versions (look for Hi and Higher in the name). Reef builds its Cushion line around arch support and heel cupping. We have it in black, natural, raffia and more.
Women's · Platform options · Cushion footbed · from $56.99 CAD
Shop Reef Cushion Vista →A women's slide and sandal with a lightweight EVA footbed that Reef calls water friendly and flexible. It comes in bar-strap and slide shapes, and in plain colours as well as vintage and oasis prints.
Lightweight EVA · Women's · Slides and sandals · from $47.99 CAD
Shop Reef Cushion Bondi →Reef's sneaker line for men. We carry mesh slip-ons and sneakers in black, navy, white and tan, for days when a sandal feels too open.
Sneakers · Men's · Mesh slip-ons · from $65.99 CAD
Shop Reef Swellsole →We do. WOOKI is a Canadian shop based in Gatineau, Québec, and we buy Reef from the brands and authorized distributors, so everything is 100% authentic. Shipping is free across Canada (except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and the USA. Returns are free for 30 days.
The Fanning. It's named after surfer Mick Fanning and has a bottle opener built into the sole. We carry men's and women's Fanning styles, including a Canada Eh edition and a camo one. Not every Reef sandal has an opener, so check the product title.
Yes. The Cushion Coast is Reef's slip-on shoe, and we carry it for men, women and kids. The Cushion Swami is a slip-on bootie for men. Colours and sizes change often, so check the grid above for what's in stock now.
We carry Cross-Shore sandals for men and women, including a women's black strap style and a men's grey and tan one. Stock changes, so check the grid above. We ship free across Canada, with 30-day free returns if the fit isn't right.
Reef builds its sandals around cushioned footbeds, with arch support on many styles. Comfort differs by line though. The Cushion and Fanning lines are the most cushioned. Check each page for details, and if they don't work for you, returns are free for 30 days.
Foam and rubber styles like the Cushion Bondi or Water Vista are meant to get wet. Leather and suede styles like the Ojai aren't. If you plan to wear them in water, look at the materials listed on the product page.
Mostly, but footbed shape varies by line. Every product page has a size chart. If you're between sizes or have a wide foot, read the size notes too. Our free 30-day returns in Canada and the USA mean you can swap sizes without paying for shipping.
Reef started in 1984 in La Jolla, California, founded by two Argentine brothers, Fernando and Santiago Aguerre. The company is now headquartered in Carlsbad, California. It grew out of the surf scene and still leans on a beach-friendly look. Reef's own About page tells the same story.
