Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandal - Men's

So these seem like sturdy strong sandals and if they were in line for what i wanted i would prob have loved them with 5 stars. Do not be fooled these things are heavy with a capital H and really are not in the least bit subtle...they are really loud for sandals (unless you buy the black straps). I am going on extended international travel and these things would have screamed "loud american" while adding what felt like 5 lbs to my pack. So in short if you are looking for around town sandals in a place like Boulder or some other gear flashing town they are perfect...if you want to carry these in your pack on a BC trip or to travel abroad definitely look elsewhere.

i hardly ever wear anything else- on my feet i mean

What can I say? I've been wearing Chaco's for more than 10 years. They support my feet like a champ, and never give me rub marks. I've backpacked with these as my primary shoe all over Utah and Montana. I've walked to class through a snowstorm with them, and hiked peaks in the Wasatch. The Chaco's recently graduated from a 18 day private Grand Canyon float. I even discovered a line in a free write from an x girl friend of mine talking about our love for Chacos. I tried to hate Chaco when they moved production to out of Colorado, but hey, now I like the shoes and everything. The only downside... The grip on wet rock isn't amazing.

I bought these because my girlfriend raved about how comfortable Chacos are. Mine were uncomfortable at first (more so than a usual pair of new shoes), but became very comfortable after a few weeks of breaking them in. I'm now very happy with the purchase overall. One annoying thing: when I tighten the sandal, I have a lot of "excess strap" that hangs down from the buckle... touching the ground, actually. It flaps when I walk, which is kind of annoying. I'm told that if I pay for the shipping, I can send them back to Chaco and they'll cut and re-hem the "excess strap" for me. Being too cheap to do so, I guess I'll either deal with it or cut and re-hem myself.

I almost went with Powersuit but some websites showed a dark blue (manly) color, while others showed a lighter blue (not-as-manly) color. I ended up going with Static, which is a good grey (manly) color.

I put my chacos on at the first sign or spring and take them off when it is time for my ski boots to go on. I went to Uganda for a year. Lost my chacos after 8 months and realized that I never used any other shoe! I even had a new pair sent to me I loved them so much. I use them for everything I do from climbing approaches to climbing mountains, rafting the river to hanging with friends. Great Arch supports and they stand up to everthing. Mine have been up more than their fair share of mountains and down many a river.

I bought these sandals for a trip to southern Utah and LOVE them. They are durable, rugged and comfortable!

I love the Chaco Z/1. This is my third pair. Each pair has lasted me 4 years in the past. I wear them all the time when I am not at work. They have decent arch support (unlike Teva) and can handle ANY terrain. My last pair made it to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back, kayaking the ocean, hiking, rafting and mountain biking all over the west. I bought them June 2004 and retired them August 2008. I would have sent them in for a re-tread, but the straps were starting to deteriorate. I could go on for hours. They are worth every penny I spend on them.

Worked great for portage trails. Plenty of support.

I didn't like my Teva sandals because the plastic piece on the side digs into my ankle bone. No issues with these Chacos. Walked all day w/ my kids at an amusement park and they worked great. I also do some light hiking on the east coast and they are great on the rocks. Good thru creeks too! No slipping. I recommend these to anyone.

Awesome sandals - highly recommended.

Great to wear in the water. Non slip, great grip. They wear forever but this is my third pair. (I keep giving mine away to my fishing buddies).

These are perfect for life in the mountains! I can do just about anything in them. They're a little heavy but fit great and don't slip. Great for everyday use in rugged terrain as well as street wear!

These are perfect for life in the mountains! I can do just about anything in them. They're a little heavy but fit great and don't slip. Great for everyday use in rugged terrain as well as street wear!

I bought these sandals for my husband and they were delivered faster than anything I have ever purchased on line. He absolutely loves his sandals and wears them as often as he can. I would recommend this company to everyone. Thanks, Erin

My second pair of Chacos and I think they may have improved on the footbed, if that's possible. This site got them to me amazingly fast and the price was as good as I could find anywhere..............

Ya gotta wear them for a while to fully appreciate why Chacos are the best! They fit great, no hot spots, easy on/off, durable, cool, just everything you need for a casual sandal. But the great thing is you can wear them hiking with a backpack and cruise thru the desert canyons, thru creeks or whatever. The sole is bomber. These will last you for years! Get em, you will totally be psyched about them. Make sure you get fit for the right size though first, then go online and buy them, this will insure you get exactly what you want.

I originally got these when they first came out as an alt to Tevas. I got them back in college, had them for over 5 years, lost them, bought a new pair, continue to still have them. The support is uncanny for a sandal and the sole can be replaced, which makes your $ stretch. Guess I'm kind of one of those people that if it's good why change. I have a low arch profile and wide toe box. Comfort is great with water to trail entry and has good mileage on walks up to 4 miles and then I would have to switch to something with more support, trail shoes. The cushions/rubber seems like a magical compound such as Disney 'blubber'. It has good support as stated but it seems to be endless. A definite yes for all.

I love these sandals for just about everything but snowsports. I prefer the Z/1s to the Z/2s because you can throw a pair of socks on if it gets chilly in the woods at night. Incredibly durable and comfortable.

Great sandals. Solid vibram soles and easy to get on and off.

After nearly 20 years in Tevas I made the switch; and I'm glad I did. Bomber sandals!

These sandals are sick. I use them when kayaking, for small hikes and around town. They have great support, cinch nice and tight without chaffing your foot and are stable on rocky terrain. Worth the price. You may never buy another sandal in your life.

I recommend these sandals highly. They are well cushioned, stay unflappably cool in the most sultry weather (in contrast to my Keens,which felt clammy in the summer heat), have comfortable but supportive strapping, and have admirable arch support. I had been seeking a sandal that offered arch support to ease my plantar fasciitis: these did the trick, when my Keens did not. Kudos for an outstanding design and execution.

This is my second pair of Chacos. It seems the sole has been upgraded from when I had my first pair. Otherwise they are just what I expected. Easy to adjust to your own foot, the wear like shoes and are so comfortable you don't really think about the need to take them off at home. I got a pair of 11s even though I wear 10.5 b/c they just had whole sizes. The strap is a little long and I tend to walk on it unless I tuck it in. But that's my only complaint.

Hands down the most comfortable pair of footwear I've ever owned. I've been a Chaco wearer for over 6 years. I wear these sandals 9 months out of the year. The new Unaweep sole is awesome! It makes the sandal lighter than past models and is more versatile. It does well on trail and in the water. I will definitely wear these for many years to come.

These sandals were a very good buy. Initially, they caused a blister on the outside of my big toe, and the inside of my left heel. However, as far as I know, that's par for the course for new sandals. My impression from their website, although I couldn't find it exactly, is that they're made in the US. In addition, they seem to have the environment in mind as they just "purchased 400-megawatt hours of windpowered Green Certificates, " which apparently covers the amount of energy they use at the factory.

I just retired my last pair ( they were bought in 2002.) The Diamond Stealth sole is great for all-around traction. People say that the Diamond Stealth sole wears quicker, but I've worn my new pair almost everyday for 2 months and they look like new.

I decided to pick up a pair after reading good reviews...the sandals really are a great pair of all-around footwear. Very comfortable with or without socks, and when my luggage got lost and I had to do some light trekking and hiking on rocks for the first few days in these, they worked great. Amazing grip, very sturdy and stable...the only reason I switched back to my hikers was because I wanted some more protection for my toes, and there is slightly less cushioning in these for long hikes than some other shoes. Otherwise, they were great and nice and cool as well. Highly recommend them...

Excellent sandal. I've been from the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee to Cozumel, Mexico in them and they haven't missed a beat. I haven't worn socks or shoes since.

This is my second pair, having had my first pair last for over 6 years. The first pair shows a little sign of wear on the straps but the sole is still in good shape. I guess I'll have to retire them for "Gardening Use Only". This is the most comfortable, lightweight sandal on the market. There's nothing you can't do in them!

The best fit, great vibram sole. Strongly suggest them!

My husband LOVED his Chacos..I mean loved them! He said he is going to wear his Tevas for work and use the new Chacos for dress occasions...Great product, great customer service - all in all a jolly good purchase. Would recommend to one and all.

Compare this to the Z2 and you have a dead draw. The strap system you like will make the decision. Someday I like the toe strap, someday I don't. If you don't want the toe strap, there's no better sandal on the planet.