| Chaco Z/2
4.9 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.
Cred: 1364 | | the best sandals i've owned. they look classic and cool, and theyre really comfortable. you can go anywhere and do anything in them. you can hike 5 miles to your favorite swimming hole and swim without changing shoes. the toe strap is a huge plus. definitely worth the extra $10. if you dont want it, then you can just cinch the toe strap down and wear it like a Z 1. treads are really sticky and the midsole is strong and supports your foot. |
| sizing is off quite a bit. order at least a size down. adjusting the straps is a bit difficult, but once you have your size, it generally doesnt change much. i've heard of the buckle failing, but i've had mine for a while and its still like new. |
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Cred: 357 | | The single-strap design is pretty nifty, allowing you to crank it down a pretty fair amount. Also, buckles keep you much more secure than Velcro when things get wet. |
| Sizing: order at least a size down. They are HUGE.
Weight: how anyone could design a sandal that weighs more than shoes is beyond me.
Comfort: chafing on the ankles, pressure point between big toe and the one next to it when walking down hill at all. Feet sweat a lot in these.
Origin: when I got mine they were made in Colorado, now they have shipped away to China like everyone else. Sad day.
Weddings: people wear these to them. |
| Have Chaco move back to the US and make some lightweight sandals for us minimalists! They could make some great huarache-style trail runners if they just put their mind to it and quit making heavy sandals for the hippie fashionistas. |
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Cred: 1451 | | Review by Keese on Jul. 21, 2009 |
| Comfy, makes you look like a cool paddler outdoors dude/chick |
| I have snapped the footbeds of two pairs of Chacos in 3 years. Which Chaco wont warranty, then I am out 70-100$. I had my old pair of Tevas for 5-6 years until the Velcro got all fuzzy on them. Chacos look cool if you arent going to use them for anything like being in water, hiking, etc. So I recommend them for anyone in NYC, Chicago etc who wants to work on their image. Otherwise dont buy them!!! |
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Cred: 647 | | very comfortable and rugged
extremely versatile (walking, hiking with a pack, land, water, it does it all)
resole-able (contact chaco when the sole wears out and they'll stick a new ones on for a fraction of the cost of new sandals.) |
| sometimes the channels where the straps go get clogged with dirt and are hard to adjust (a quick cleaning should help, if not, I use armor-all mixed with water to get them sliding again) |
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Cred: 831 | | used this for everything from kayaking,guiding rafts, hiking on the A.T, long approach trails, light climbibing, to kicking it around town. lasted for 4 years before it died. |
| sometimes the sole delaminates but send em to any shoe shop and the will fix em up. |
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Cred: 264 | | Review by myname on Apr. 22, 2012 |
| Great all-around sandals. Solid support and the straps are durable. I hike in them and feel comfortable in them. Rafting and kayaking and swimming in them is awesome.
If you where them a lot you will get a wicked foot tan-I think it looks pretty cool. |
| A little heavy (not too bad) but that is what you get for the support and long-lasting nature. |
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Cred: 264 | | This is the shoe that I will never let go of! I wear them whenever I can and everywhere I can. I have even worn them on my way to the ski lift. You will not go wrong in buying a pair of these. They are great for hiking, kayaking, swimming in the river, the beach. They are useful everywhere. |
| Not a bad thing can be said with my chacos! |
 
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Cred: 315 | | Review by kord92 on Jan. 06, 2012 |
| everything you could ever want in a sandal. it forms to your feet personally, it has just enough cushion and support, i swear mine have kept my feet warm in snow flurries (i dont know how though so dont take my word on that one!) best sandals ever!! |
| some prefer keen. i dont. |
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Cred: 497 | | toe strap is great, has the sole of a hiking shoe, no worries about them falling off, great arch support |
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Cred: 614 | | Super supportive midsole. Durable outsole. Perfect for rafting, hiking, kayaking, just about anything actually! |
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Cred: 18 | | these things are totally indestructable. great for hiking, kayaking, rafting, or just chilling. I've had mine for a couple of years and i wouldn't trade them for anything. plus, you get some sweet tan lines. |
| i don't have any problems with them at all! |
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Cred: 5 | | Great buy! I have owned my Chacos for over 3 years, literally wearing them everywhere, comfortable and durable! Would definitely recommend this product! |
| After a few months the adjustments of the straps become very hard/impossible... |
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Cred: 58 | | incredible sandals. Recommend them to any outdoorsman |
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Cred: 5 | | Most comfortable way to hike. I used my first pair for almost 5 summers and logged hundreds of miles hiking in them before the soles wore down. Love them |
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Cred: 601 | | nonexistent with this shoe |
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Cred: 327 | | i mean, seriously, what's not good |
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Cred: 65 | | Getting used to the toe-strap |
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