Chaco Men's Z/2 Classic Sandals

I love my Chacos! These are my 5th pair. I got black to go with anything. The straps make it easy to eliminate rubbing. Not everyone likes the style, but I wear them for comfort. They give a hiker vibe and are versatile enough to wear hiking or anywhere else.

I first tried this brand with an ill fitting sandal I later learned had been discontinued - but I kept hearing good things about the "Z" series sandals. I decided to go with this one with a toe loop as I plan to be wearing these on the water, for some light hiking, and generally out and about. I'm glad I picked these ones up as they feel absolutely nailed to my feet. There's no slipping or feeling of being loose. They come with instructions on how to adjust the straps around your feet, but they have a guide on their website if yours weren't included or you accidentally threw them out. I leave the toe a bit loose when I'm wearing them casually and tighten them up a bit when I need to make sure my feet don't slip. Very happy with my purchase and I'll share pictures soon, including how I keep the strap from dragging on the ground!

I am lucky. I have arches - not low arches, nor high arches. This makes the toe loop version of this sandal fine for my purposes. If you have low arches, the chaco classic has a pronounced arch support and has been reported as painful by those with low arches. Meanwhile, high arches can be punished by the toe loop - this feature adds much-needed stability when walking down steep inclines or in wet conditions, but has been noted to "strangle" the toe after a time. This is not too bad unless you have high arches - the arch support is ideal, but the toe loop has been reported to tighten much more quickly. For high arch individuals who want to try out chacos, the Z1 is your better bet. Same sandal, no toe loop. For low arch, something the a Bedrock Cairn Evo or Teva Original might be more what you need. If in doubt, a podiatrist should be consulted. I'm some random internet guy and I'm serving hot opinions, not medical advice. I love this sandal, though. It feels so supportive and resilient. I have put miles into it and had few of the issues people talk about when first using this sandal. That is because I wore them slowly, building up to a walk after a week of wearing them at home and in the yard. These are major hiking boot soles with straps and absolutely no insoles to cushion them - they need a little time to soften up and there is no padding or other material to hide this fact. Do not buy these days before you go hiking in them. Your feet won't be ready (unless you already use Chacos) and the sandals won't be ready. Assuming you take the softly, softly approach to ramping up, these are sandals that you can spend the entire day walking. They are grippy, airy, quick-drying, and generally comfortable. I love them and I am a Chaco convert.

Cannot say enough positive things about this brand and quality of shoes. I have had a well used pair for almost 10 years now. Amazing arch support and helped me with plantar fascia when I ran cross country. If you have feet that are slightly different sizes, you may want to opt for the z1 as the toe straps will feel uneven on each foot.

Chacos are great sandals and they are good for plantar fasciitis.

Great fit, super comfortable to wear all day long. This is my go to sandal all year long. I love wearing this outside because of their support and rugged durability. Great choice of styles and colors. Would highly recommend.

These are the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned. Breaking in these shoes was literally painful and I almost returned them, but I am so glad I didn't. I wore these all summer and after a few days of wearing them and getting them broken in they quickly became my go-to shoes. I don't like wearing socks, especially in the summer so I am always looking for a good pair of sandals to wear most days May-September. Many of my friends have Chacos and always raved about how good of a shoe it is and how much they loved them. I knew I would be working in an environment this summer where they would be acceptable and convenient footwear so I decided to give the a shot. I now have plans to get another pair possibly this year or next as well as having these re-soled when they wear out. Speaking of wear, they have worn much better than many other sandals I have owned, still retaining much of their tread after a full summer of heavy use. It is so nice to have shoes that don't matter if they get soaked, I can walk right through a creek with them and not worry about it. Also, if they start to stink you can throw them in with your laundry and they come out smelling much better (air dry not machine dry) The arch support in these sandals makes them comfortable even if you are standing all day, although the hard rubber footbed is not the most comfortable place, especially before you get them broken in. One trick to Chacos that no one tells you is that they are better worn a little loose. They will rub your feet raw if you tighten them too much. You should leave the straps a little loose and they will be much more comfortable.

Chacos aren’t for everyone. They pinch your big toe. Not for me. However, the quality and value are high.

Las sandalias se ven muy bien, las puedes usar para realizar actividades al aire libre, ajustan bien, son comodas y dan soporte al arco del pie. Son realmente versátiles.

Unique looking sandal 👍🏼

足の甲からカガトを回して固定する紐が一本ではなく、またサンダル後部左右から出ている紐に縫製固定され、履く足の形を限定してしまう。もしこの紐がこのサンダル後部からでている紐に固定されることなく、通すだけだったら履きやすいサンダルになっただろう。残念！！！！

Product was fine, ordered an EU 41.5 W but instead got delivered an EU 42 W so would obviously be too large for me.

Si tratta di sandali molto solidi, con una suola un po' pesante se li si soppesa con le mani, ma che non si sente assolutamente durante la camminata. Il "battistrada è fenomenale", degno di un copertone per moto da cross per il grip e le scanalature. Immagino di poterci affrontare qualsiasi superficie senza fastidi o timore che ceda. Nonostante queste caratteristiche apparentemente "grossolane" il sandalo è piuttosto elegante, oltre che sportivo. Tutti i materiali sono fatti per essere bagnati infinite volte senza rovinarsi e i nastri che tengono il piede sono scorrevoli e formano un giro unico che passa all'interno della suola, in modo tale da adattarsi spontaneamente alla conformazione del piede. La forma della suola è anatomica, con un leggero sostegno per l'arco plantare e rialzi laterali che tengono il tallone in posizione centrale. Da quando ho comprato questi sandali ho messo quasi completamente da parte tutti quelli che avevo, anche perché vanno bene (forse perché ho scelto un colore blu elegante-sportivo e non qualcosa di sgargiante) praticamente in tutte le occasioni informali.