I had been wearing Reef's flip-flops for years but different kinds, wich ever they had available at my local store. My wife got me two pairs of Fanning's a yer ago, I have to say i was not very impressed with them, but as soon as I putted them on, that was it! I just bough my third pair and I am not planning to get any other kind, the cushion is the best!! I am 240 lbs. so that extra is a must for me!!