ChacoMen's Z/1 Classic Sandal

This is my first pair of the Chacos brand. The first thing that I noticed was the comfortable, formed fit to my feet. The arch support is higher, which took some adjustment but now I’m grateful for. The straps wrap around your feet for a comfortable support while hiking. I’ve taken these on rocky trails, and through water and they have held up well! I really appreciate the thick boot like sole as well. This keeps your foot in good position and reduces impact to foot. Overall would recommend, and know I will have them for a long time!

I love Chaco sandals. They super comfortable with arch support, and the straps adjust everywhere so that they don't dig in or rub. Essentially hiking boots on sandal format.My last pair outlived every other piece of footwear I own. This is definitely one of those "you get what you pay for" type products!

Adjust the strap just right and you’ll find these sandals to be so comfortable! Ive hiked in them a few times and theyve been great

The idea is good. My husband's feet are a size 13, but the straps on one foot are stretched to the end and he can't feel the fit. When the straps are stretched too long,

This is my first pair of Chaco's. Somehow I always overlooked these in the store. I bought this sandal to wear hiking in the Rockies. It was a good choice. They do hold on to your feet at a steep edge. I was descending on terrain I would not normally attempt in sandals. The straps held my feet without slipping and felt secure. I had at first thought I made a mistake wearing these hiking but after reaching the bottom I was confident that they would work for a hike in the mountains. A big advantage wearing these sandals is that your feet stay cool. In hiking boots my feet get hot.The adjustment strap is a bit long but in my case it does not touch the ground. I found it helpful to have the longer strap. I could tighten the strap quickly when climbing and loosen it afterwards for walking on flat ground. I like the snug fit when climbing but prefer a little looser when walking on a flat trail.Walking on a wet surface had the same grip feeling as wearing a hiking boot. The bottom of the sandal does look like a hiking boot sole.I measured the weight of each sandal and oddly one weighs more than the other. The left sandal was 11.2 oz and the right sandal was 14.2oz. This is for size 9.I also purchased the Chaco mega Z cloud and it too had different weighting per sandal. And the right sandal was the heavier one. Must be a manufacturing issue. I don't notice the weight difference when on my feetThe straps didn't cause and irritation at all. I wore them on several short walks before hiking a longer trail. But I have been wearing sandals all day for 6 months or so and that might have prepared my feet for these straps.After about 1 day I started to feel like the heal was too narrow. I ordered the medium width which is my normal width. I stopped at a local shop and tried on a wide version of the same sandal and the heal was wider but it felt too wide, too much sliding around in the heel.. My foot had a bit of movement that I thought was too much. After experiencing steep terrain I am glad I kept the medium width, you need a snug fit to walk a steep incline. Any movement can throw your balance off.The width feeling was due to the cup at the heal of the sandal. Most sandals are shaped at the heal. However these sandals have a heel cup which has a different feel but it is what makes it possible to walk a rocky steep trail while holding your foot stable.The foot arch of the sandal is high. Much more arch than any other sandal I have seen. And my foot does well after walking in them for several hours. I feel the arch is really helpful.Summary, feels like wearing a hiking boot. Highly recommend for trail use or walking in general. I feel confident the straps will not break easily and I should get some indication when they wear out. I have had other high quality sandals look ok but suddenly snap while wearing them. Not great when a few miles out. I typically walk around 5 miles on a walk using these sandals. No issues wearing them. I have walked around 10+ miles in theses sandals and no issues to report yet.After wearing these sandals for a month or so I have found them incredible. I prefer these over any other sandal or shoe for walking. There are nicer looking sandals but not as comfortable or as good of traction as these.

I have always work chacos. They last forever. REI wanted 110$ and Amazon wanted 49$ Amazon sellers for the win!

My son needed good shoes for the pronation in his feet. He wears these when he’s not wearing the expensive shoes and insoles and they keep his feet from hurting.

I’m a huge fan of chacos, I have wide feet, and I live in China. They do not sell wide sizes in China so it can be extremely challenging for me to get shoes that fit comfortably. These arrived in the mail and they were everything I hoped for- a legitimate pair of wide Chaco Z1 sandals at a reasonable price. Thank you to the seller and thank you to Amazon. You really made my life better. You have no idea how terrible a life without comfortable shoes can be; this really made a difference.

very pleased, would buy again from this supplier

I love sandals and wear then all summer. However I hate Velcro. Hate the sound, hate that is sucks up lint, and especially hate that after a while it does not hold as well. Buckles are the answer.These Chacos, have a great footbed with solid arch support. Simple strap system makes on and off simple and fast, yet they are secure and don't move around then you climb over rocks or splash through creeks. Very solid construction, these sandals will not wear out after a season. And they have BUCKLES!Only downside is that they are heavier than some other sandals.

Best water/hiking sandles ever. Comfortable, supportive, durable, and long lasting!

IHaveWornThisBrandForOverThirty yearsTheyHaveLengthenedThwRugStrapNearTheHeelItIsTooLongNowAndFlapsAround.