Let me first say, I have been the biggest reef fan for about two decades!  They are the most comfortable flip flops I've owned and they used to last forever.  I worked on fishing boats and fished on jetty's.  They could handle slick surfaces, rough seas, etc.  Notice the past tense!<br /><br />Every pair I've owned in the last 5 years has ripped through on the toe strap.  The last pair only lasted two months.  I used to stick with reef because they'd last a year or two or longer.  I could get half way through the sole before the straps wore out.  Now, that is far from the truth.  I am afraid I've bought my last pair!!!  :(  I wish the quality would return or someone would come up with a DIY repair kit.  I have about 10 pairs with the toe strap ripped through.  I've even mismatched them so I could continue enjoying hte comfort but it seems the same side tends to rip sooner so can't even do that.