Never worn a sidewalk surfer? This one will make you a Chiba-liever! Sanuk was started by surfers in southern California in the late '90s who were looking for footwear that reflected their lighthearted way of life. Founder Jeff Kelley was disappointed to see little selection in a category of footwear that had become his main shoe staple: the flip flop. Jeff had always been interested in footwear and with a little help from a few friends Sanuk was born. Years later, the Sanuk brand still delivers out of the ordinary, quality product to surf and specialty shops every season and has helped bring the flip-flop category from a summer only item to something worn all year.
T**R
Super comfort and casual nice looks (UPDATED)
I'm loving these. They look great (in a casual way) and of course the best part is comfort. I found them surprisingly light. The sole is more substantial than I expected. And I was prepared for a total absence of arch support, BUT, to my pleasant surprise I found that the cushiony insole does form to the foot enough to provide some meaningful arch support.I've had them on several times now, and the last time the thought flashed, "My feet feel better in these than wearing nothing at all". My only negative . . . they seem just a bit tight. The length seems more than adequate (true to size) so the sensation must be from the width being a bit narrow for me (my foot is slightly wide). Only the "D" Medium width is available, so I'll be glad to keep them and just let them break in. I'm confident they'll break in easily and I'll end up with the ultimate comfort shoe (and with a pretty cool look).By the way, I selected the black. Great choice.UPDATE after wearing a month or so: Forget what I said about being too narrow. These things break in easily and quickly. Wearing them is an absolutely perfect comfort shoe experience. My wife just received a new pair yesterday and made the comment, "They feel good but may be a bit narrow". I told her to go ahead and wear 'em in in a couple of days it would no longer be an issue . . . . . . which is what reminded me to add this update about the width thing.
D**.
Most comfortable "shoes" I have ever owned
I love these loafers. Not sure it is fair to call them a shoe because they feel like a cross between a comfortable flip flop and a house slipper. I had high expectations based on the reviews and the Sanuk Men's Chiba Loafer completely surpassed everything I was expecting. Looked better, felt more comfortable, and became my most comfortable summer shoes from the first day I wore them.The Chibas look great with shorts or pants, these have gotten numerous comments and people asking where I bought them. They are a nice alternative to wearing "flip flops" but to me they feel equally comfortable if not more comfortable.I wear size 13 and these fit as expected (like a glove) but what I didn't expect was the breathability. My feet don't seem to sweat or get hot in these at all and I really wasn't expecting that. I wear them without socks and so far I haven't noticed any "funk" even though they have been worn throughout the dog days of summer (hot and humid). They say they are machine washable (leave out to dry - no dryer) but I haven't had to do that yet.I feel like these are going to give me many years of great use and they are sooooo comfortable I am legit considering purchasing a second pair to use as house slippers since I struggle to find slippers that don't make my feet sweat too much. This product is a winner IMO and I will purchasing more from this brand in the future. I will continue to suggest this product to anyone who asks me about them. I plan on wearing these into the cool weather but they don't offer much in the way of protection from wet or snow. Great purchase, I waited for a while to pull the trigger on buying these for some reason but I am very happy I got them when I did.If you are on the fence I would say go for it and you can thank me later.
R**D
Very nice casual shoes
I have been really happy with this shoe. I purchased it in size 12 and I have a pair of the Sanuk men's Fault Line flip flops also in size 12, and both fit my feet well. I normally wear a size 11.5 in running shoes from other brands like Adidas.For how this shoe looks, it is very casual and it has a particularly flat appearance, which I like. My feet look a little long in these, but in a fine way. By design the seams are frayed, but so far the threads are not long or very distressed. It goes along with the casual look.Some other reviews commented on how the raised logo on the insole's heel is uncomfortable and poorly designed. I will say that for the first half-day of wearing this shoe, I too felt the logo on my heel, and it bothered me. However, for whatever reason after wearing the shoe longer it stopped bothering me. I have found that Sanuks get more comfortable after they get warmed up, like the material becomes spongier after an hour or so of wear. So right now the logo on the heel is fine for me.The shoe is a little warm but not bad. It's not super breathable, but not uncomfortably hot either. I have worn it with socks, but I bet it could be good sockless, too. Sometimes shoes bother my ankles if there's any friction or rubbing, but this shoe totally avoids this problem because the material is low-cut and comes up below my ankle. Overall I am happy with this shoe.
R**R
Great and Comfortable Shoes for Work or PLAY!
I have been wearing these shoes for years now. I started wearing them in Florida, then moved to GUAM USA. Fabulous warm weather foot apparel. At work, I wear them with my scrubs. They are great with shorts or jeans, you choose. They are durable and easy to clean. Best of all, they are inexpensive and very affordable!! I love mine. Thank you! Mark H.
S**O
Cool shoes
I like them. They are comfortable. My feet sometimes sweat when I wear tgem without socks.
C**R
Best shoes
This is my 4th pair of these in 5 years. Fit and look great. Little pricey but what isn’t.
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