Chaco Women's Z2 Classic Athletic Sandal

I bought these to replace a pair of Chacos in the same style that were at least 11 years old, that i'd had resoled once before. The second sole was also worn out and the straps were fraying a bit so I figured it was time, I more than got my money's worth out of the original pair. You can actually hike rugged trails in these sandals, and they are the only sandal I've ever owned where I had no concerns putting them on in the morning expecting a full day on my feet. San Francisco bay area trails, muddy hikes in Hawaii, cobbled streets in Europe, all good. Also great for wearing into the ocean or a lake with a rocky beach. These fit true to size, I am usually a 9 and the 9 regular fits perfectly. I have narrow feet and there's definitely extra length in the webbing, the regular would fit a regular foot fine. If you think your feet are chubby or you ever buy a wide shoe you should probably go with the wide option. I prefer the double-narrow strap style to the single-wide strap style because it feels like it adjusts a bit more precisely around the toe area. I have never had any issues with the straps rubbing uncomfortably except if I wear them into salt water and don't do a great job of washing off the salt and sand afterwards. I really can't recommend these enough if you are going to do anything even vaguely active in a warm climate, even just walking 5 miles around the city. I expect this pair to last another 10 years, when you look at how much they cost it seems on the expensive side "for sandals" but the quality and value is top notch.

This is my second pair of Chacos. My other pair has the toe loop with double straps and says Vibram soles on the bottom. The old pair is very pretty, but it took a long whole to break in and just generally felt stiffer. I loved being able to hike in it on land or water and found it easy to clean. I don't know how ppl can complain about he stink honestly bc they stink less than any sandals I've ever worn, considering how much use they would get. The problem with my old pair was that even after breaking in, of it star to get to the 2 mi marker my feet would start to rub and blister. Now my feet are a true medium, if not slightly wider, although wide is always too wide for me. My old Chacos seemed to have a little extra on the sides though. My new ones don't buy they still have just the right amount, so not sure if that will affect ppl used to the old sizing which seems slightly different. The other difference I've noticed from my older Chacos (they aren't the classics, but I'm unsure the exact model name) is that they feel a lot stiffer and heavier. The new ones still feel firm but with just the slightest amount of cushion. I can't explain it. I wouldn't want them to be too cushiony as that isn't the feel I like. I love how sturdy they feel and like me ankles are supported. Somehow they feel super utilitarian and also modern and sleek in their own way. This new pair is so comfy I've already been walking a little longer with my dog and absolutely no rubbing or blisters. I do think the toe loop ones are still slightly prettier so may keep a pair of those on hand, but these will be my go to shoes for 9 months out of the year, due to living in a hot climate. I already loved Chacos and now I love my Check Black z1 clouds even more!

I'm super picky about shoes but since discovering Chacos a few years back, I can't go back. These are the best hiking sandals ever. I hiked all around the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zions, Yellowstone, and Arches with my old pair (which is still going strong after several years of use). They grip like nobody's business, dry quickly, and are secure and comfortable on your feet. I honestly can't hike in any other shoes. I'm not a fan of the toe wrap, but this style is the bomb, and the thin double straps and bright colors are so cute. I'm a true 8.5, but the 8 in Chacos fits perfectly. Size down for half sizes. These run a bit big. Chacos are best suited for feet with high arches. My husband couldn't wear them with his flat feet.

I love and have worn Chacos for many years. The problem always comes down to adjusting, which is something you want to be able to do as needed. First, you need to go online and get the diagram/instructions showing the order of loosening/tightening, if you threw out the instructions in or on the box. Maybe that's no real hurdle for many, I won't claim to have been the first kid in my kindergarden to learn to properly tie their shoes. Second, if you don't keep to the instructed wash-and-floss every three months schedule -- and maybe even if you do -- the straps will get stuck in place and require a whole protocol involving fabric softener and tugging and cussing (maybe that last is just me), that *may* achieve the desired results. If it doesn't, Chaco has a handy, envioronmentally conscious program where you can send the sandals to their facility in Michigan to have any number of repairs, including getting those straps back to where they can be adjusted again. Sadly, when you consider the cost of shipping back and forth, as well as the cost of the chosen repair service, it becomes a question of whether just replacing the shoe isn't the better use of your money. (We need to go back to a less disposable world where shoe repair shops and other general repair shops are totally a thing in every town - that's my soapbox.) That said, I am getting better at maintaining my Chacos because I haven't found another brand of sandal that feels this good for this long on my tired, flat feet, period. Solid and beautiful and yeah, kinda high maintenance.

I initially loved these as they looked so nice and were comfortable but after walking around in them the toe strap constantly tightened and cut off the circulation in my big toe. Such a shame because they looked so nice but they weren’t worth sacrificing my big toe for :,)

These really smell after every wear. No matter how much you clean them there is no getting rid of the smell. I have never had this before with any other shoes. Really disappointing.

I returned, i couldnt get my foot in.

Apestan no se les puede quitar la el olor feo por mas que se laven

Excelentes, normalmente en sandalias uso poco grandes y las 29 cm me quedaron super bien, en zapato cerrado uso 8 MX o 28 cm