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.

Exactly as shown. Brand new. I thought I had to size up but I would say stick to your size. I have to size down now.

Pair one, Z2 with the new sole. I'm a solid 7.5, so I sized up to 8 like Chaco says. The toe strap tightened as I walked. Every 50 feet, I had to stop and adjust my straps. Chaco says it's a "known issue for some people" and "easily fixable" so they do it for free! Except for the $20 I had to pay in shipping and the 2.5 weeks I had to wait. And they still tighten as I walk. And hey, Chaco, if this is a known issue, have you thought about not selling shoes with a known issue that is "easily fixable?" Like maybe you could "easily fix" it BEFORE you sell them? In the meantime, I bought a pair of ZX1s. This time, I sized DOWN. They fit perfectly, and no spontaneous strap tightening! But then one day it drizzled in Seattle (that happens occasionally). Those new soles are SLIPPERY on wet sidewalks! I was terrified the entire four blocks. They also just did not feel very attached to my foot. Sort of the opposite of a flip-flop. Today I exchanged pair two for Z2 NPF Yellowstones, also in 7. Walked about a mile and a half home. No toe strap tightening! No discomfort! In fact, extreme comfort! Great support. I don't want to take them off. The first pair I bought here. Thankfully, I used promotional credit and they were on sale. I can't wear them and I can't return them. If you have never worn Chacos, buy them from a place where you can return. I bought my second pair which I exchanged for my third at a local outdoor coop.

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.

If this is your first time buying Chacos note they’re a little uncomfortable untill they’re broken in. they have arch support and are perfect for a simple summer sandal! Myself and my 7year old have these! The black goes with everything and they do not do half sizes so I sized up and they’re just right! please also know these will drop to $50-$60 i never buy when higher than $60.

I should "test" these shoes more before writing a review, but I can already tell I'm very happy with them. I wore them on a four-mile hike through sand and over sandstone on a hot day to test them. My feet didn't get hot like they do in boots, this is why I bought the sandals. I'm impressed by the traction, I walked up fairly steep sandstone and the sandals had as good of traction as my good hiking boots with Vibram soles, and they have way better traction than my trail runners. The sandals are open enough that hot sand goes in then right back out of the sandal, it doesn't pile up like the Keen river sandals that have toe protection. The straps are very adjustable to fit my foot just right. The shoes are quite comfortable. For a long hike I will still wear boots with ankle support, but for anything under about 8 miles, the sandals are going to work fantastic for me. The straps feel good on my feet, they might dig in eventually, but I'd have to go many miles before they would start to feel uncomfortable. The straps do not rub anywhere. They can be perfectly adjusted to be tight enough not to rub but not too tight. The quality looks great. I've gone through many pairs of Tevas and one pair of Keens where the soles fell off. I don't know how the Chaco soles will hold up but I am optimistic. (between lots of cliff jumping into the ocean with my Tevas and Keens I put heavy wear on my former river shoes) I am now a tour guide in Utah, many other guides I know wear Chacos all summer and love them.

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.

UPDATE 11/1/16 These shoes, no matter what I do... STINK. and I am not a woman who has nasty feet! I wash them weekly and still get met with a nasty smell of yucky unwashed foot. I do not believe I will be ordering another pair of Chacos. ****UPDATED 8/8/16**** I've been wearing these, daily, since my purchase- They stink. I mean i've never had food funk problems and these things are gross. I have been washing them weekly (dont really have a choice to make them useable.) and I am still getting funky foot smell. The sandals are still great and comfortable but the smell is really making me regret the purchase. Please read my entire review. Thanks. I'm not sure how to rate this product since i ended up with a different pair completely. I would give the pair listed a 3 and the pair I have on a 5. I got my chacos....and they sucked. The fit was stupid, narrow and the arch was pushing my foot out of the shoe oddly and it was hitting my foot odd (This sole on the advertised pair is stiff with no give at all. Be warned if you aren't used to an arch support they will kick your butt.) I think this style is truly a "woman's shoe" built for cute narrow feeties. I received the multi strap pair first. A size 10. I am normally a size 10 in every shoe I've ever worn. I'm not wide footed but maybe not as narrow as most. I've never had to wear wide. Ever. This particular shoe runs narrow. Even the wide size is narrow-(I did try them on and there's not a whole lot of difference in the width between the w and m they just did not fit my foot.) another reviewer said to size down and try a wide if your normal size doesn't work with the arch and such but even then they didn't work. I went to a shop in town and after trying on different pairs the associate went to a complete different style. I ended up with the single strap style, in a men's 8 (as opposed to a women's 10 ) they fit fantastic and I love them already. they fit amazing and the sole is just a bit squishy compared to the hard core one found on the original shoe. (see photo with review) I encourage first time Chaco buyers to get the single strap ones to start simply because it's a lot easier to adjust and figure out than the multi strapped style. I played with the straps on the original pair for 3 hours.... Maybe it's me but wow. If you're a first time buyer like me, try some in town first if you can. Don't be scared of trying men's. I hope this helps someone else. I must have shopped for a pair of chacos for a week solid before I got it figured out. Best of luck!

Están muy cómodas, tienen buen soporte y los tirantes también están cómodos. La tira final es algo larga pero no se mete abajo de la suela al caminar

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 :,)

Soy fan de la marca Chaco pero este modelo es mucho más cómodo la suela es más suave y con la opción de ajustar las correas a tu pie te permite caminar largos trayectos y disfrutar su calidad. Muy recomendable

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

Estan cómodas y bonitas, pero las cintillas se van ajustando de tal forma que al cabo de un par de horas, tus dedos quedan apretados y casi estrangulados. Por lo demas, todo bien pero ese detalle hizo que las regresara ya que no puedes hacer que no se muevan las cintillas