What brand makes the Navigator shoe?

The Reef Navigator is made by Reef, the brand founded by Fernando and Santiago Aguerre that has been making beach and surf footwear since setting up production in 1984.

Is the Reef Navigator a men's shoe?

Yes, it is listed as a men's casual shoe in the Reef footwear lineup.

What is Reef known for?

Reef is known as the leader in open-toe footwear, having built its reputation starting with an iconic sandal first produced in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1984.

Is the Reef Navigator a casual shoe or a water shoe?

It is categorized as a casual shoe in the Reef men's footwear lineup, per the product data.

Reef Navigator Men's Casual Shoe

Description

The Reef Navigator, built by the brand that defined open-toe footwear

Shoppers searching for the Reef Navigator are typically comparing it against the rest of the Reef men's lineup, and it makes sense why: Reef built its name on getting beach and boat footwear right, and the Navigator carries that same lifestyle-first thinking into a closed casual shoe.

A shoe from a brand built around beach and surf culture

Reef's 30-year heritage traces back to an idea from Fernando and Santiago Aguerre, entrepreneur brothers with a love of surf and beach culture who set out to create a high-quality active lifestyle sandal. They moved to Southern California to run the Reef brand and set up production in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1984, where the first iconic sandal that made Reef the leader in open-toe footwear was produced. The Navigator sits inside that same men's casual footwear lineage.

Who wears a shoe like this

A casual men's shoe from Reef fits the day that starts at the beach and ends somewhere else, running errands after a morning surf, grabbing lunch after time on the boat, or just wanting a comfortable everyday shoe with a beach brand's DNA behind it. It slots in for South Florida guys who live in sandals half the year but still need a real shoe on hand for the rest of it.

Breaking it in and everyday care

Like most casual shoes, give a new pair a few short wears around the house or on an easy walk before a long day in them, so the shoe can start to conform to your foot. Wipe down the upper after wear near sand or saltwater and let the shoe air dry away from direct heat, since sun and salt exposure over time is harder on footwear than regular use.

Reef's footwear philosophy

Reef grew from that original 1984 sandal into the leader in open-toe footwear, and the brand's men's shoe lineup, including the Navigator, extends that same beach-born design sensibility into everyday casual styles for guys who want the Reef name on more than just sandals.

Why shop Reef at Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida beach and boat lifestyles for decades, and stocking Reef's men's footwear lineup alongside the rest of the shop's surf and skate brands means you can build a whole beach-to-street wardrobe in one visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brand makes the Navigator shoe?: The Reef Navigator is made by Reef, the brand founded by Fernando and Santiago Aguerre that has been making beach and surf footwear since setting up production in 1984.
Is the Reef Navigator a men's shoe?: Yes, it is listed as a men's casual shoe in the Reef footwear lineup.
What is Reef known for?: Reef is known as the leader in open-toe footwear, having built its reputation starting with an iconic sandal first produced in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1984.
Is the Reef Navigator a casual shoe or a water shoe?: It is categorized as a casual shoe in the Reef men's footwear lineup, per the product data.

Reef Navigator Mens Shoe