ChacoWomen's Z/Volv 2Sandal

This new Chaco is really better than ever!My first pair of Chaco was purchased in 2000. That original pair was superb! The sandals lasted 10 years with moderate use,and still looked new. No wear to sole. Those sandals were worn on hikes, for a national forest service job, and then in the summer, in the ocean, etc...So...well worn....Why am I saying this? B/c after 10 years, the shoe delaminated due to my negilegence (sandals left for months in the trunk of my hot car)...So in 2010 I had to buy a new pair, and did. At that point, Chacos were no longer made in the U.S.A. but China, and my new pair felt nothing like the original. I did buy a toe strap pair that could not be adjusted. In disgust, I threw them away after a few months and blisters in the trash. Fast forward today...I decided to give them another go now that Chaco had a new sole that was not a Vibram sole (much lighter I heard)....plus I was tired of wearing muddy sneakers on my hikes... I was planning on trying this new pair on, and returning them if they didn't work out....I can tell you how pleasantly surprised I was! The new sandals more than deliver...1. New sole is much much lighter than Vibram sole....allowing me to wear them all day right out of the box.2. No break in period.3. Straps adjusted right away for me. It took me only a few minutes to find the perfect fit.4. Worn all day long and my foot felt great!5. I have an injury that hasn't completely healed (I broke my ankle 6 months ago), but these sandals really made it possible torun around and hike all day long w/out discomfort by the end of the day. This is huge for me!6. The only slightly annoying issue is the strap. It hangs a bit in the back. I just folded it under the strap. I may have someone with a good sewing machine shorten it for me. Otherwise, these sandals are perfect. Now, lets see if this pair lasts me 10 years.So there you have it, I'm a believer in Chacos once again, and can now recommend them. I still wish they were made in the U.S., and maybe they will be again.

I’ve wanted a pair of Chacos ever since I borrowed my aunt’s for a rafting trip at age 14. Now at 25 I’m planning a whitewater trip of my own, so I finally went for it. So far I’m pleased. Since (almost) every strap is adjustable, you get a custom fit that hugs your feet. I’ll never have to worry about the current tugging them off or my feet slipping around when they’re wet. Last night I walked around in them and the support is really nice. I also ended up walking out in the rain a bit and they stayed tight and comfy. My only complaint is that the heel strap is the only one you can’t adjust, so it’s a tiny bit loose (not enough to lose a star though, since the other straps still keep your foot snug).I usually wear a 9.5 and decided to go up to the 10, which was a good plan. My heel sits very close to the back of the shoe, and I think it’s easier to tighten a slightly larger size than loosen a small one, plus it gives my toes a little extra buffer.Overall they feel sturdy, fit well, and the orange pair I got is really pretty cute!

Love them, so comfy!! Buy them!!

The media could not be loaded. I wore these shoes for an entire week hiking and swimming all around Tahiti. They fit comfortably and true to size. They stood up to climbing mountains, swimming in caves, walking on the rocky beaches and more. Definitely will be my go to outdoor shoe from now on.

Coming from a pair of Chaco ZX2's with Vibram soles that I wore out over the course of 7 years, these are great! The level of quality and comfort I expect from Chaco. They are a little bit squishy compared to classic Chacos, which provides for good comfort but I'm not sure about durability - time will tell. It feels like maybe the arch support is not as high, but I think that could be just the difference between forgiving vs. unforgiving material. I like that they are lighter and thinner. I do not have a complaint about the texture of the footbed that others have mentioned causing them pain. My guess is that if you can handle the waffle footbed of the original Chaco - which some cannot, all our feet are different - you can probably handle this. These do run a little smaller than the classic - the 9 fits me perfectly, whereas the 9 in classic was a little big for me. As for the styling, I got rave reviews from coworkers the first time I wore them in public, with the Celtic Azurite webbing. So pretty! Some recommendations for common complaints: 1. Adjust the heck out of them, that's the whole point of having Chacos. 2. If the footbed hurts at first, try powering through it (indoors!). Your feet may adjust - mine did. 3. The end of the strap dangles down to the ground if you don't have wide feet. Tuck it up and under the strap behind the buckle but in front of the heel riser, then back down under itself on the outside, to make a little flat loose knot. It will stay in place.