Product Description

The Chaco Zong sandal delivers the usual Chaco comfort in an attractive and functional slip-on with an EcoTread outsole that's ideal for a wide range of casual uses. With its shock-absorbing Biocentric footbed and arch-hugging contours, your feet will thank you on those casual outings turned walk-a-thons. At home, in town, or at river's edge, the Zong's adjustable straps provide a secure and comfy fit. When you'd rather go barefoot but need traction and protection, this is your sandal.

Product Features

• Material: Polyurethane, rubber, nylon and plastic
• Sole: EcoTread (25% recycled rubber)
• Adjustability: Adjustable pull-through straps over forefoot
• Recommended use: Casual summer wear, aprs-paddling
• Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
• Country of Origin: China

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #490 in Shoes
• Brand: Chaco
• Fabric type: Polyester

Features

• Biocentric footbed
• Wraparound toe loop to anchor foot
• Free heel for kick-off convenience
• Machine washable
• American Podiatric Medicine Association's Seal of Acceptance

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

best shoes ever!
i have been on a mission to find the perfect festival shoe and this is it. in fact, it's become the perfect everything shoe. it's comfortable, supportive, rugged, cute. it took about two weeks of wear to get the straps just right to where they didn't strain or hurt my foot and they can be easily slid on and off. (a tip about getting them to fit correctly: loosen the straps all the way out before putting your foot in. then tighten them up while still leaving them loose enough to slip on and off. the strap closest to your ankle shouldn't even touch the top of your foot.) but now that they've adjusted to my foot, they're unbelieveably comfortable. perfect for walking long distances on pavement, through fields, gravel, rough terrain, grass. you can run in them, they're even great in rainy and muddy conditions. my next purchase will be toe socks so i can wear them in the winter. best shoes ever!

sizing
I am usually an 8 1/2 and size 9 fit just right. Make sure to size up and not down. The straps must have been made for thicker feet because I have to pull the buckle all the way to the end. Other than that, the quality is as great as one would expect from Chaco.

Not quite what I expected
These were purchased for a upcoming trip where we will be doing allot of walking. The colors are great, they adjust easily, and they are comfortable. The down side is that the toe strap tightens as I walk, cutting off circulation in my big toes. I have to make frequent adjustments, which is not convenient. I have read other posts that say this gets better with time, so I plan on continuing to break them in. They are true to size and the width is perfect. At this point, these will be better for short trips to the store, but not for long walks.