This store has earned the following certifications.
department | womens |
manufacturer | Chaco |
item_model_number | J105430 |
product_dimensions | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 1.92 Ounces |
date_first_available | November 5, 2012 |
is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No |
Got my pair (color/patterns: florist) for $42, a great deal I ran into with Chaco adults sandals.First impression: cushions of the Chaco footbeds in the arch area are giving me similar feelings to my Nike Benassi Duo Ultra Slide Sandal’s ($40) - they’re very thick(or high?), with plenty of support to the feet. However, Chacos don’t seem to have the same amount of cushions in the heel area as the Nike’s do. And the Chaco footbeds are much more harder, with small square patterns that kind of massage the feet (in a good way). While the Nike ones feel more of foams - very soft to the touch, but probably will deform themselves fairly quick.Conclusion: both shoes are comfortable to wear. The overall built of Chaco classic is more solid than Nike’s, and the design makes Chacos definitely a better and safer option for outdoor activities. Nevertheless, I think the Chaco cloud models might be a nicer choice if softness of the footbeds is taken into consideration.At the meanwhile I’d also like to take the opportunity to compare the Chacos and my Sctcher Misty Morning sandals, since they are of similar style/made for similar purpose.First off, these two both have contoured footbed design, but the curves are very different thus offering different support in very different areas - Chacos offers strong support mainly in the arch area, while Skechers have medium support in the arch and the heel areas.Secondly, although comfortable as well, Skechers’ footbeds are of much less friction(might be less good for hiking or climbing), and not as much of close fitting to my feet as Chacos or Nike can be (side noted that I’m not flat feet)Third, the straps of these two are made of very different materials. The Chacos’ are comfortably silkily soft that they are made to be fully customizable (you’ll need to pull and push to tighten or loosen those straps in order to make the shoes fit). While the Skechers’straps are stiff and rough - they can be customized as well at a certain level. But like other people have been complaining, the triangle parts connecting those straps of the Skechers really hurt the feet.Conclusion: Chacos and Skechers both make comfortable sandals, but Chacos feel more of high quality than Skechers - the design pays more attention to the details and the material choices are much nicer. I think I’ll still wear my Sketchers with socks on, but not with bare feet in summertimes.PS. It really takes time with Chacos to adjust the straps. If they’re not properly adjusted, the fitting will be very awkward: the shoes can look like they’re in wrong size, and your feet can be painful wearing them especially in the toe areas. But, once the adjustment is properly done, the wearing experience is top notch.PS. Size 5.5 sandals or pumps usually fits my perfectly. But with Skechers I wear size 5, so do I wear with Chacos.
These are some of the best shoes I've ever worn! They're so comfortable and they actually look cute, in my opinion, despite being a little bulky. I tried these mainly because I needed sandals with good arch support but had had some issues with Birkenstocks, which were my usual go-to. While Birkenstocks are great shoes, they're not very flexible to go over rougher terrain (I've been hiking more recently), and I found that the soles began to smell bad after a while because of the material. Chacos are great because you can wash them very easily. I run mine under the sink or shower head with a little bit of soap on the soles, leave them to dry, and they're good as new. The support is fantastic as well. I can walk for miles and while my legs might hurt, my feet never do.I only have two complaints. Firstly, they can be hard to adjust on the go. Each strap adjusts individually. While the inside of the box has instructions for the order in which you have to pull the straps, unless you memorize it, you're left guessing if you're out and want to adjust them. My friend who recommended them to me and I both have issues with the big toes seeming a little tight from time to time, but it's pretty minor. Secondly, at first they irritated parts of my feet that I guess weren't used to that much friction (specifically on the inside of my big toe and the sides of my feet. This may not be a problem for everyone, because I have fairly sensitive skin. Additionally, once you build up a little bit of a callous it's not a problem anyway.Overall, a really great shoe! A little pricy but worth the investment.
I was going to return these because I didn’t like the way they look on my feet. Unforeseen circumstances made me keep them, and I’m glad I did. Just spent 3 days doing touristy stuff with visiting family while wearing them, absolutely comfy the whole time. I love that I can adjust them on the go for puffy feet, and the overall secure but not-too-tight fit. They’re my new favorite!
Love them
I am a lifelong Teva sandal wearer. Lately I feel like my arch could use more support and a friend recommended I give these a size. I ordered a women's -- that is what the description said as well as the listing title. I received what is clearly a men's size. This is an Amazon/seller error, not a Chaco error so I don't feel justified in removing stars, but I also feel I can't give it a full 5 stars since I haven't worn them other than around the house in socks (-:Overall impressions -- even though they are a full inch too long in the back, the shoe allows for adjusting so I was able to adjust the straps to fit me perfectly. These definitely have more arch support and padding in the sole. I adore the color -- a rich burgundy red with a slight pattern that gives it texture and interest. I will not hesitate to purchase these in my co-ordinating men's size and had I known that is what I would get I would have done that in the beginning.
These are so comfortable, convenient and fit without crowding my toes!
I previously bought this sandal in a 7 and an 8 from a store near me, though they were too small and large (respectively). I love the simple design of Chaco sandals and really wanted them to work for me, so I decided to order a 7 Wide. If you are truly an in-between size like me, these are the perfect 7.5 because they are wider and seem to be slightly longer than a 7, but still smaller than an 8.Although the Chacos looked nice and adjusted well, I just couldn't get used to the feeling of them. Everyone says that they take time to break in, but I found it hard to want to put my feet in them because of how sore they made my legs and feet feel. I put a lot of weight on my inner foot, so the noticeable arch support didn't feel great to me. The slip-resistant footing on the sandal is a nice feature, but it is kind of rough so I'm not surprised to hear that people get blisters from them even after they are broken in. With how on the fence I was with them for the first couple of weeks of owning them, I decided to return them and not risk being stuck with a $100+ shoe that I wouldn't be happy in.These shoes just didn't work for me personally. They are still made with good, lasting material and have a lot of style for being casual. If you're looking for a similar style sandal with more giving material on the footbed/insole, I highly recommend Teva sandals. I just bought a pair and I am completely in love with them. They give me the simple, strappy, nature-esque look I wanted in a shoe that fits my foot much better.
I love shakes and always have. Known for its durability and, the saddle really holds up to its quality standard. The toe strap variety offers two wearing styles with is nice. Ive had my chachos for over a year now, they do take about a month to break in but after you cleat that hurdle these will be your favorite sandal to wear. I can help but throw these on for a quick errand run in the summer, and have also walked a couple of hikes in them. Perfect of you are river walking and you want a shoe that will protect the sole of your feet while still having the ability to dry quickly.
I bought these in a 7 wide and they fit amazingly for my 7.5 foot. I originally ordered an 8 and they were just too big!! The heal strap doesn't adjust and made my foot swim in the sandal. I sent them back and ordered the 7 Wide and they fit perfect.
Sturdy. Good for summer hikes.