text: I like how sturdy these Reef flip flops are.  I much prefer the wide band on this style to narrower ones.  I wore this Reef flip flop years ago and liked it a lot.  However, on this new pair the fabric that fits between your toes is not soft enough.  It's uncomfortable, unless you take your fingers and fold the material  (that fits between your toes) in half.  That seems to make it better because the edges of the material are not scratching between your toes.<br /> I was also surprised that the size recommended for my foot (very common size) was too short at the heel.  A larger size would be too big everywhere else.  If I planned to wear these for regular use, I'd return them asap.  But I bought them just for pedicures, so I'm hoping I can tolerate the short heel area for brief periods of time.  Very disappointing Reef!!!