Z1 Classic Sandal (Women)

This is my 3rd chacos purchase. First was the toe loop, second was the lightweight cushion Z and the 3rd was these. The toe loop one I can’t really wear because it’s uncomfortable and tightens as I walk. I’m aware they offer “free” fixes for that but I haven’t been bothered to go out of my way to send them in. The cushion ones were great but it rubs against my heel so I either need to use socks or moleskin to avoid that pain and it has 0 grip so only recommended for flat easy terrain. The most recent ones (the ones I’m leaving a review under) are okay, work fine, adjusting is a little easier, but honestly I don’t get the hype. My favorite hiking sandals were the sketchers reggae , but after a summer of heavy use the straps loosen. I recently bought the “viral” Sketchers Slip ins ultra flex and they beat Chacos in every single way. They’re super comfy (even after hiking all day), easy to put on, great grip for hiking and climbing, cute, wide enough for my feet (I usually get wide but got regular). I brought both my chacos and sketchers to a hiking trip and didn’t even reach for my chacos once. A bummer because I wasted money on 3 pairs of chacos but oh well, you live and learn.

Recently bought my wife a new pair of chacos, she loved them. They have some beautiful new colors and of course they fit like a champ. Been buying chacos for almost 30 years, they are my go to summer wear sandles. I highly recommend them to anyone that is outdoors a lot and wants a comfortable sandle, they have many styles and colors to choose from.