Chaco Women's Z1 Classic Sandals

Chacos are just great! I have tried other less expensive copy cat brands but they just dissapoint. These are made well and hold up for YEARS. My last pair was 10 years old before the bottom finally split. I wear them everyday for everything I do in the spring and summer months. I have also been know to put socks on and wear them into the fall in Wisconsin. They offer great support, wonderful hiking sandals, perfect for biking and are also good water shoes. HIGHLY recommend these and will never bother buying other brands again. They are comfortable right out of the box with NO break in period. LOVE how the straps pull out on the front and sides so if you have wide feet, the straps dont cut into your skin. Never get a blister wearing these. They dress up well also.

Theses sandals are super supportive and hard insoled, just what my particular feet demand. They are comfortable right out of the box. I wore these for a day and, immediately, bought a second pair. I hope Amazon will forever stock them! True to size, highly recommend if you require serious support.

I'll say I don't enjoy the breaking them in part but, overall they are so cute the color and the way they fit. This is my second pair I own and just loved my black ones that I wanted to try another color. The quality is great and so easy to slip on and off.

My first pair of Chaco sandals - and it won't be my last! I purchased these to take on a recent trip to Mexico. They were great for light hiking as well as everyday exploring. They were also nice enough to wear with a dress for dinner. I found that I really appreciated the ability to adjust the straps given that my feet swell a bit in the heat and after prolonged walking. Prior to the trip, I wore them around the house - first with socks and then without - to break them in. They were very comfortable throughout the trip!

These sandals are beautifully made with great arch support and a really comfortable insole curve. Unfortunately, the fit didn’t work for my particular foot shape. The buckle, which is meant to sit on the side of the ankle, landed right on top of my foot where it meets the lower leg, which felt awkward and unflattering. My heel also rested slightly on the outer heel strap, and I worried that might become uncomfortable with extended wear.That said, they’re very cute and clearly high quality. I may try a pair from the men’s section next time for a bit of extra width. The seller shipped them quickly, and I really wish they had been a perfect fit!

Such a great, classic shoe. I was worried they were going to be snug on my wide feet but every strap is fully adjustable! These can be dressed up or down, out to dinner or hanging by the river. New go-to!

Chacos Work really well for me. I’m short with somewhat wide feet, low ankles, sensitive skin, bad hips, arthritis and fibromyalgia. I buy a full size smaller than my running shoe size and they are just big enough. I have two pair: all black and tie dye. These are great for vacations, walking, errands, etc. but the black pair can almost pass as sandals you could wear with nice clothes. I don’t do heels anymore so that is helpful. Walking ability:I can walk for miles on these without blisters, unlike most other shoes.

I ordered these to try out for an upcoming trip to Europe where I expect to be doing a lot of city walking. I will bring gym shoes too, but wanted a sturdy sandal for anything near water or if it's especially hot. I have tried Chaco Z2s in the past, but hated how the toe strap pushed my big toe down while the rest of my toes were pulling up on the relatively heavy show when lifting my foot off the ground. These Z1s were MUCH better in that way - though still quite heavy for a sandal, the placement of the straps isn't awkwardly impacting my gate. Speaking of the straps, something I love about Chacos is how adjustable they are - this is great for feet of all sizes and widths! And with the durable sole, I have no concerns about my feet hurting after a lot of walking. They are unfortunately still one of the uglier shoes on the market, in my opinion, and that doesn't seem to get better despite the color you select (though I'll add the muted clay color is true to the photos). Ultimately, they're a sturdy, good quality utilitarian shoe and worth having a pair for summer adventures. Vs Teva and Keen, they feel much more solid and have way better arch support, which is important to me.