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Amazon Customer
July 27, 2020
Loving the new style!
As an seasoned Chaco wearer, I knew what I wanted. My last pair, bless, was child’s size 5, so I was looking to update my style and graduate after four years of intensive, near everyday use (rain, shine, hiking, shopping).They were quite easy to adjust considering i kinda knew what I was wanting the fit to be like. What threw me for a small loop was that the sole was just a bit long, extending past my toes. I’ve worn other women’s size 7 chacos beforehand to make sure that was the size I wanted and they relatively did not have this minuscule, yet noticeable extra sole length at the top. It’s won’t bother the function or the fit, I was just expecting something else. This may have to do with the differing styles of the pair I tried on as they had a toe loop.Overall I am quite pleased and hope to get another 4 years out of this grown up pair!Note: I take my chacos very seriously and will update this review if I feel the need to let you know.Oh, also I’m a big fan of the softer sole. I’m not sure if it’s exclusive or new to this style of Chaco, but damn is it comfy!
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Marti from Santa Cruz
April 09, 2023
Perfect for bunions!
I have worn Keen sandals for years for walking, travel, and light hiking but decided to try these. I am very pleased. Completely adjustable and very supportive. They have a substantial sole so are not particularly light weight but extremely comfortable even on my difficult 67 year old feet. The straps allow my bunions to be free. Take some time to adjust the straps to your feet. I usually wear a 7 or 7.5 in sandals. I purchased a 7 and they are perfect. These are my new favorite.
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Megan Ryder Rouse
August 24, 2022
Straps are adjustable.
Based on the reviews I was seeing I was unsure about getting this version of Chaco. I own a set already of limited edition national parks version but rarely can wear them because they go over the big toe and end up squeasing them. So I needed a set that didn't do that. The reviews kept saying that straps were messed up either too loose or too tight. Like most chacos you can actually adjust the straps which is what I did. I made the front straps a little tighter and loosened the ones over the arches (I have high arches). They are very comfortable once I adjusted them to fit correctly. I am unsure if it's common knowledge you can adjust the straps or not. I wear in tennis shoes an 8.5 in women's and bought a 9. Personally I think they are a tad long in the toe but we shall see how they do once I start wearing them regularly. So far I am happy with them.Update: size down. I got the 9's and they ended up being to big (i normally wear and 8.5 womens). My roommate normally wears a 9.5 womens and she is wearing them instead and says they are very comfortable.
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I wanted to love these, but they're awful, good quality and will work well if they fit you though
These things feel so heavy duty. They have a beautiful, fairly deep bottom threads with slip resistence for slick rock, great stability, and sturdy, easy to clean straps for trails while still not presenting as hiking gear and versatile for every use. All the straps are adjustable and didn't crush the side of my big or little toe!But they hurt, like immediately. I couldn't walk more than 5 min in them on my hardwood floor without a lingering ache that's still there an hr later while I write this review.I did sit down for a bit and try again, this time adjusting my gait to hit my heel first (apparently I'm a "midfoot striker") and that was significantly better, but the midsole was still noticeable and unpleasant if not immediately painful. Than I jumped around and the pain was back.The "arch support" I suppose is great for people who need it, but I don't, and each step, in my natural walk at least, or jump, my heel wasn't taking my weight first, but my arch, felt like I walking onto a big rock in the middle on my foot!Good quality, but I can't recommend these to anyone who don't need arch support. If I can't jump in these comfortably, it's just not worth it, even if they're perfect otherwise☹️
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Dasire Brawley
August 13, 2020
BUY. THESE. NOW.
These sandals are by far the most comfortable footwear that I have ever owned. I bought two pairs and plan on getting a third. I deal with plantar fasciitis, so whenever I walk I experience excruciating pain. If I've been sitting, I have to work out the pain in my feet until walking is tolerable. However, once I bought these sandals, I haven't experienced any pain! They are a complete lifesaver and my life has gotten so much better. I highly recommend these sandals to everyone! Even if you don't experience any foot pain. I will be buying pairs for my entire family. Again, I can't stress enough how much these sandals have changed my life for the better.The only thing that people need to be aware of is the sizing. I normally wear a size 10 in women's, but that size was too large. I went with a 9 and they fit perfectly. I would post a picture with them on, but my toes are ugly as hell!!
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avoid Cloud sole!
I want to start this review by saying I'm a longtime Chaco fan. Loved them since back in the day when they were made in the USA and came with awesome Vibram soles. I bought this pair for my wife who was having some feet problems - thought the extra padding of the "Cloud" sole would be perfect. They still look great and the strap system is unparalleled, but the Cloud sole is a disaster: it absorbs (rain/river) water so that your foot is unstable when they get wet. Worse, it absorbs foot odour like a sponge so that despite frequent washing and drying in the sun they stank to high heaven after a few weeks. We contacted Chaco customer service and they said they would "pass our input along to the design team." We've since replaced them with a new pair with the regular sole and all problems are solved. I still endorse regular Chacos (hence the three star review) but I don't endorse having to waste a bunch of money just because the company didn't bother to properly test their new product. Thanks for nothing, Chaco!
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