Our verdict
The Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes and the Reef Shoes are too close to call — we rated both 9/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.
Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes
$199
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Reef Shoes
$80
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| Attribute | Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes | Reef Shoes |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Price | $199 | $80 |
| Best for | Genuinely comfortable tux shoes that actually look sophisticated—finally a formal shoe you won't want to take off. | Outrageously light with trampoline-bounce—an everyday favorite that lives up to hype for comfort and travel. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes if…
Genuinely comfortable tux shoes that actually look sophisticated—finally a formal shoe you won't want to take off.
- Memory foam lining that contours to your foot
- Lightweight with better comfort than Allen Edmonds or Johnston Murphy
Choose the Reef Shoes if…
Outrageously light with trampoline-bounce—an everyday favorite that lives up to hype for comfort and travel.
- Insanely lightweight—among the lightest shoes ever reviewed
- Springy, trampoline-like midsole makes walking energetic
Why we rate them this way
Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes — 9/10
Genuinely comfortable tux shoes that actually look sophisticated—finally a formal shoe you won't want to take off.
What we liked: Memory foam lining that contours to your foot, Lightweight with better comfort than Allen Edmonds or Johnston Murphy, Premium full-grain leather with meticulous stitching, Comfortable enough to wear through an entire wedding night, Timeless design meets modern comfort technology.
Reef Shoes — 9/10
Outrageously light with trampoline-bounce—an everyday favorite that lives up to hype for comfort and travel.
What we liked: Insanely lightweight—among the lightest shoes ever reviewed, Springy, trampoline-like midsole makes walking energetic, True to size with zero break-in period, Breathable upper, comfortable without socks, Elite travel shoe—packs light, doesn't crease.
On price, the Reef Shoes is the cheaper pick at $80, versus $199 — a difference of about $119.
Common questions
Is the Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes or the Reef Shoes better?
We rated both 9/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes: Genuinely comfortable tux shoes that actually look sophisticated—finally a formal shoe you won't want to take off. Reef Shoes: Outrageously light with trampoline-bounce—an everyday favorite that lives up to hype for comfort and travel.
Which is cheaper, the Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes or the Reef Shoes?
The Reef Shoes is the cheaper of the two at $80, versus $199.
What's the difference between the Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes and the Reef Shoes?
Short version — Why Amberjack Tux Shoes Are the Best Tuxedo Shoes: Genuinely comfortable tux shoes that actually look sophisticated—finally a formal shoe you won't want to take off. Reef Shoes: Outrageously light with trampoline-bounce—an everyday favorite that lives up to hype for comfort and travel.