Product Description

A BioCentric™ footbed and sock-friendly open-toe design provide a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and 360 Wrap-Fit adjustable straps hold feet securely in every condition. " Open-toe design " Heel-leash for front-back stability " 360 Wrap-Fit adjustable straps " BioCentric™ footbed " Vibram® Unaweep outsole with all-purpose TC-1 rubber compound

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3872 in Sports & Outdoors
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• Brand: Chaco
• Fabric type: Fabric
• Number of items: 1

Features

• American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance
• Biocentric design helps control pronation and prevent injuries
• Durable and comfortable polyester webbing with full adjustability
• Lightweight, slip-resistant, high-traction outsole

Amazon.com Product Description
Chaco's original design is still the go-to sandal for river guides and wilderness professionals. With the BioCentric™ footbed and sock-friendly, open-toe design, the Z/1® provides a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and easily adjustable pull-through strap system holds your feet securely in every condition, making this ultra-durable style a top choice for outdoor adventurers.

From the Manufacturer
Since 1989, Chaco has been creating great fitting product that outlast the competition - footwear that can be repaired rather than pitched into a landfill. Chaco focuses on fit, function, comfort and quality with a full line of footwear, including hiking and river sandals, free-heel casual sandals, flips and new for 2007 a children's collection. All Chaco footwear features a biocentric footbed and has received the APMA Seal of Acceptance. Chaco maintains a triple bottom line of people, planet and profit, donating 3% of after-tax profits to organizations dedicated to caring for people and the planet.

Customer Reviews

These are durable, comfortable, and easy to clean, but ya might wanna size down
These sturdy sandals will probably last you for years and years. No kidding. Their business model strives to be eco-friendly and people-friendly--paying employees to ride bikes, get educated, and volunteer--and their shoes and sandals are purposely created to last and last and be repair-able so that resources are preserved.

As to comfort--I'm a barefoot kind of gal. I normally chuck shoes as soon as I'm in the door. The fact that I forget to take off my Chacos and leave them on tells you how comfy they are. I have chronic plantar fasciitis and these, though on the hard side in the footbed, nevertheless let my feet move, my toes flex and extend, and don't aggravate my issues.

I also appreciate the wide sizing. Not all their stuff has wide sizes (shame on them!), but these do come in wide and they're great.

Some folks size down one size, but I got my pairs in the regular 10W. They do have a bit of extra space, I like that for toe "bumper" protection. Up to you. I find that buying my real size makes the arch support "hump" be placed where it needs to be for comfort.

Two caveats: 1. these can get stinky. The bottom is rubbery, so not all that breathable (though the foot is mostly exposed, so it's not the kind of stink like closed rubbery shoes. But the sandals are so easy to clean (no fear of messing it up), that I just use an eco-friendly spray cleaner on it every evening and let it dry while I sleep. I get fresh shoes when I wake up. Nice. In a pinch, you could always just spray em with some disinfectant or shoe spray until you can wipe them down. 2. When wet, the Diamond Stealth bottom pattern REALLY REALLY grips. Traction! That means it's great for outdoors, safer, but indoors, a damp sandal bottom will have a suction effect on a smooth floor (ie, linoleum for example). I find this less noticeable in the other sandal bottom pattern.

The way the sandal is constructed, the strap is all one piece, and you learn how to pull it to fit your own foot--so it's customizable for comfort. Easy to put on. Easy to take off. these are my sandals of choice when I head to Pilates, so I can walk fast to class as a warm up and then get them off superfast to do my session.

I really love my Chacos. Though they are costly--I mean, it's 100 bucks!--I bought FOUR pairs, one in red, one in a blue pattern, these black ones, and one in an orange-brown pattern. That way, I have a pair to go with every casual outfit I have.

These aren't sexy or glamourous or dressy. These are just really usefull, strong, comfy everyday sandals--great for shopping, errands, hanging in the garden, going for walks in the rain, picnicking, whatever. When you're dressed easy, these are easy for you, too.

thumbs up.

Mir
UPDATE: I ordered another pair in one size down from my normal 10W (ie. 9W) and I do prefer the fit in the smaller size. So, just a heads up.

Chaco Z/1
These are very comfortable sandals. The size is a bit large on me (I normally wear 7-7.5 shoes and I ordered a 7), so I would recommend rounding down if you are unsure what size to get.

The BEST SANDAL IN THE WORLD!
First, I'll start by saying I love Chacos. I got my first pair in the spring of 2003; (I wear sandals year round, I'm not a closed-toe shoe person)I finally wore them out in late August of 2007 when one of them snapped in half from being worn so thin. That was 4 years of year round wear. I did everything from hike( all seasons & conditions), horseback ride, to just hanging around in them. They are my every-day shoes. I was an avid Birkenstock wearer( and I still LOVE them), but Chacos do better in my acyive lifestyle. I just recently purchased my 2nd pair, same style as before, and when these wear out in 4 years I'll be buying another pair just like them.