I bought a pair of these poles this summer for a great price from BC. I use one all the time now. The foam grip is very comfortable and hasn't caused any hand blisters with many miles of use, even in very hot, sweaty weather.

The wrist strap is really comfortable and can be adjusted quickly with a simple tug on the top or bottom strap, whether you want to loosen or tighten the strap.

The flick locks worked perfectly right out of the box. They have never slipped and I have used them for some major steep canyon trail descents and ascents, and frequent water crossings--just set it and forget it. I also like the numbered length markers on the poles, so when they are collapsed for the ride home, they can quickly be reset to the right length the next time I use them. Plus, they collapse really small too.

The carbide tips grip very well, expecially on hard rock, slick rock and sandstone--I was really surprised and impressed with how stable and secure these poles are in all kinds of terrain and conditions.

I don't have any negatives with these poles at all, I am very satisfied with the price, quality and function of these excellent trekking poles.

This is a great buy from BC. I like the green color and the arch support is fantastic on the molded footbeds. The straps adjust easily in the slots to custom tailor the tension and fit. I have only worn them around town and they are great so far. They are very cool in warm weather and no more smelly sandals like some other brands in the summer heat. You also have the sock option for cooler conditions, but you do give up a little stability that the extra toe wrap offers on the Z2's. I am very pleased with this product and the great service from Back Country.

I am very happy with these Z2 sandals, and I got them from B. C. at a bargain price too! I REALLY like the molded footbed/arch support, which feels great on my feet. It took about a week for my feet and the sandals to get used to each other, break in a bit and get the tension adjusted right. Now they are perfect. The toe strap is very secure and I like the stability it provides, and it's not uncomfortable at all with the strap tension adjusted correctly. I have been a long time Keen H2 user, which I still prefer for activities where I need lots of toe protection. BUT, they do get stinky on occasion, which does not appear to be an issue with my Z2's, which dry quickly after you rinse them out when they get dirty. I am very satisfied with these Chacos.