Chaco Women's Z1 Classic Sandals

I wanted a pair of Chacos for a while and found a good price on Amazon. At first, I wasn't convinced I would like them. They felt strange and rubbed in places I'm not used to. I almost sent them back after wearing them around the house, but then other reviews said they need a break-in period. I'm SO glad I kept them. I love them now! They are very comfortable and match with a lot of outfits/occasions. I think I had them too tight at first. I love that the straps are completely adjustable all around. I ordered my usual size and they fit great, but I would recommend ordering a couple sizes and checking for yourself. My true size, and a half size up and down all "fit" in length, but where the arch hit was very different. See for yourself!

I loooove these sandals and I'm so glad I finally ordered a pair. I got them on sale for a great deal, normally they're about $100 per pair and I'd say that they're well worth that price - I would buy another pair for full price just due to the quality. They are sturdy and good for hiking, climbing, boating, or pretty much any outdoor activity where you want your feet to breathe but also want a sandal that can put up with heavy use. I love that the straps are fully adjustable, I have a high instep and I struggle to find sandals that aren't too tight and these adjusted so easily to fit my feet perfectly. Also, my feet are quite wide, and I found that the standard width was fine. They also have a lot of cute patterns, designs, and on their website you can even make a custom pair.

It’s an excellent sandal and detailed workmanship. The sandal looks pretty, has a cushiony thick sole and seems to have very good traction. ( I didn’t use them but tried them on). Unfortunately it didn’t fit my feet well - the strap adjustment was too tight which caused the thick portion of the strap to rub on my ankles; if I made the straps slightly loose it causes my feet to shift laterally around inside the sandal, making it hard to walk. Basically getting used to these sandals is a long process and it may be suitable for someone with slimmer ankles. Note that older versions of Chaco didn’t have these bizarre problems; something has changed in the fit. :(

Love these sandals. Sister had a pair and I thought about getting for my trip in Carribean. They were essential for all the walking and water we visited.

My go-to sandals. Great arch support, Great fit and so comfortable. Buy with confidence.

I was really excited about these for my (first) pregnancy. My feet have begun to swell (and even lengthen), and I read that these would be great for the summer months since you can adjust the straps and they give great support. They look really cute off my feet, and they are very well made, but there are some really disappointing aspects of these sandals that caused me to give them away to Goodwill after less than a month: Arch support: Someone else described as "aggressive." That matches my experience perfectly. I have very high arches, and I got a blister on the bottom of both arches the first 3-4 times I wore these (1-hour stretches each time). They are almost too supportive, if that's possible. Sole grooves: There are crosshatched grooves on the sole of the shoe (where the bottom of your foot touches). This made the rubbing on said arches even worse for me, and when I wore them to a music festival, sand and dirt got trapped in the grooves and sandpapered my feet all day long. Ouch! Didn't think this would be remedied by any length of "breaking in period." Clunk: They look extremely clunky on my feet. Especially with slightly swollen feet, they push the fat of your feet upward and make them look even wider and puffier. They are also not so flattering if you have average-sized legs/calves or above. (They look adorable on 19-year-olds with very thin legs.) They are also very heavy to walk in. Each time I took a step, it was like my foot was lifting tiny rubber weights. Straps: I originally ordered the thinner, double straps, and then went to a store in person to try the double-strap and single-strap versions that wrap around the toe. They all pulled on my big toe, so I went with this style. It was much easier on my big toe, but because the straps are really just one long strap (i.e., pull on one part of the strap and it will affect all the other parts), when I walked they would progressively either tighten or loosen around my foot. Again, with pregnancy feet, the tightening in particular was not a nice sensation. I was hoping to walk all day in these, as I do with my Teva Zirras (discontinued...noooooo!), but it's a no-go. (Also pretty difficult to get the straps adjusted "just so"--and then to keep them there!) The design is very cute before I put it on my foot (I got the orange color), and the support is great, but at the end of the day they sat useless in my closet because of comfort and clunk issues. I think these are more popular with college-aged ladies than with 30-somethings like me for a reason. They're too clunky to be stylish on me, and they're not comfortable enough to be comfort shoes for walking long distances. Really wish they'd bring back Teva Zirras. which were much cuter and lighter than these :(

Great sandals. They are worth the money. Comfortable, sturdy, they work well with people with plantar fasciitis. Happy 😊 Great for you or a gift to others. I did size up. I wear 10.5, I did size up to 11 ( amazon suggestion) and they fit fine. Not too big. Just right ❤️

Sized up. Was comfortable and grip was good.

Perfect fit and it is actually v comfortable to wear..I wish they hv more colours to choose from though…ie navy blue is my next hunt

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No me quedaron. Los quiero regresar. Estan mal hechos

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J'adore les Chaco! Même neuves (et donc pas cassées), elles sont suffisament confortables pour être portées longtemps! Et elles sont beeeelles.