Review of Sanuk Men's Frayed Not Flip-Flop

I have been a fan of Sanuk Donovan flip-flops for the past year, and eagerly awaited the arrival of my new Frayed Nots. Having worn these for over a week now, I think these may now be my favorite flip-flops. They are roomy, smooth and airy, and look great too.

One thing though. Based on my experience with the Donovans and Frayed Nots I found that Sanuk seems to have inconsistent sizing.

I normally wear a size 10 shoe, and my feet are wide in the middle so I like to buy 10EE shoes when possible. My first pair of Donovans were size 11 because that's all that was available at the time for the discount price being offered. I found these to be very comfortable, just extraordinarily long though. They seemed more like a size 11.5 or 12 in length, but the width was just perfect for me. Recently, I bought a pair of Donovans in size 10 and while the length was just right, I found the straps far too tight, even after wedging things in there to stretch them out for a week.

The Frayed Nots are a completely story. Based on my experience with the Donovans I ordered the Frayed Nots in size 11 expecting a similar fit. Unlike the Donovans, the Frayed Nots are comparatively short and wide. In length, a size 11 seemed more like a 10 or maybe even 9.5. The straps however are much looser fitting than the Donovans which works out great for me.

So the irony is, that with these two different fitting flip-flops my slightly wide size 10 feet like size 11 Sanuk flip-flops.

I expect the Frayed Nots to wear as well as my year-old Donovans. The Donovans have what seems to be a slightly rubberized suede footbed which aids grip and comfort, but this also degrades after a few months and becomes a little sticky. The Frayed Nots don't seem to have this rubbery feature and while they don't grip your feet as well, they feel airier and drier than the Donovans.

So far, my experience with Sanuk flip-flops has been a very happy one, and I expect that to continue with the Frayed Nots.

Product Description
Closed-toe shoes in the summertime? There's only one answer to that question, and it's to slip your convictions comfortably under the distressed canvas straps of the Sanuk Men's Fraid Not Sandals. The contoured suede footbeds caress and support your feet after a long day of hanging out on the porch, sipping lemonade and soaking in the hazy heat. Comfortable neoprene lines the instep, in case you should have to motivate down to the corner store in search of some Old Bay seasoning.

Product Features

• Material: Cotton canvas, suede, neoprene
• Sole: Rubber / EVA
• Adjustability: N / A
• Recommended Use: Chillaxing, casual wear
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
• Country of Origin: Canada

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