I have been enjoying my Denali fleece this fall. It is perfect for weather from the 40's on up. I think the recycled fleece is warmer than the non-recycled fleece of the older models. It doesn't seem like I feel the wind as much. I love how it can zip into my shells; it also repels water on its own very well. The pockets are great with the soft lining, the collar is very warm, and the cut is very good for wearing other layers underneath. I definitely found a great deal at Backcountry.

I have several pairs of Chacos, and have worn them over 9 years, and I love all of them, but I had to return my most recent pair because the arch on one of the sandals was so much higher than the other. I couldn't believe it, but in comparison with my other pairs it was really obvious. I have also tried on a pair at a store where the arches were slightly uneven, and still bothersome. I still generally love the sandals for the support and comfort, but make sure you check your pair, where them around the house a bit to really verify whether the arches are even.

This jacket is very warm and works well both along or under a shell. Yesterday I wore it for my errands while it was snowing lightly, and it repelled the moisture really well. I also continued to wear it at work in my office because the heat wasn't working. I love the gypsy pink/brown combo. Thanks for a great sale price!

This jacket really works! It was 7 degrees the other morning, with an additional windchill, and I decided to put it to the test. I took my dogs for their morning walk, and was not a bit cold in my upper body, and I was only wearing a light fleece shirt underneath the jacket. My legs, on the other hand, were completely numb. Facing north I didn't feel the wind at all through the jacket. Make sure to keep the pockets zipped, otherwise you will feel the wind seeping in. I think it runs small, I ordered a large instead of a medium, and it fits perfectly.

I have had this jacket for three weeks, and it has been great so far. It is surprisingly warm, and although it isn't windproof, I have been surprised by its wind resistance. It was snowing lightly the other day and I wasn't cold. It is also nice indoors; I can wear it in my drafty office, and it isn't too warm.

I love this coat because it is so windproof. It keeps you very warm. The longer length (longer than a regular fleece jacket) helps especially if you are wearing dress pants or nice work clothes. The hood is also a great feature. I'm so glad I bought it!

I am a Chaco fan, and I am just as pleased with the newer sole, Unaweep, as I was with the older style Colorado and Terreno soles. The Unaweep sole is lighter than the Terreno, and you can definitely appreciate the difference when hiking all day. I agree with some of the other postings that the toe strap of the Z2 and ZX2 tightens a bit when new. I found if I keep the other main section of the strap near the buckle slightly more loose, the toe strap doesn't tighten as much. After a while, the toe strap seems to stay more in place, and doesn't keep tightening. The strap patterns are great, the one I bought, Twiggy, is more unusual in its random looking design. I haven't seen anyone else with it yet...