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Chaco-Born On the River
In 1989, a Colorado rafting guide had a vision: To create the ultimate footwear for outdoor adventures in and out of water. He gave it a symbol — the gecko — because of their ability to adapt and thrive in nearly any environment. Then he gave it a name, Chaco.
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Life Comes From The RiverSince our earliest days as the go-to sandal for rafting guides, Chaco has always been a solution to a problem: keeping feet secure and steps confident in moving water, whether rivers, rapids, or waterfalls. |
Getting to the beach is our day at the beachWhen it comes to coastal life, our sights are set on those isolated stretches of sandy paradise found by taking the road less traveled. Having the place to yourself turns a regular beach day into an unforgettable experience. And getting there is half the fun. |
Brews and shoesChaco knows mountain town living. From days packed with action to late nights with friends, it’s that intersection of style and performance for the adventurer’s everyday. |
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I loved the sandal, it's just narrow for my foot. I've worn chacos for over 10 years and never got a wide size. I use to buy a women's 8. I'm normally a 7 or 8.I ordered an 8 and it was too long. I ordered a 7 it was too narrow. Going to try a 7 wide.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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.
a great deal I ran into with Chaco adults sandals
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
Got my pair (color/patterns: florist) for $42, a great deal I ran into with Chaco adults sandals.Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
COLOR: Native Apricot; I LOVE the orange & the design on this pair. They make my feet look a little more tan- a good thing in my opinion- but I also enjoy the color because it's nice for outdoorsy adventures or just day-to-day use.
When I read through reviews with pictures, I really wanted to know some of the colors people purchased, so I decided to include the color I chose in my review... Hope you find it helpful!
SIZE/FIT: I normally wear a 7.5 in shoes, but since Chacos don't come in half sizes, I went with an 8 & that was a good choice for me! I guess my ankles are on the smaller side because when I have my straps tightened, the loose end drags, so I just tuck it in the back ankle strap & it's fine. Sometimes the tucked end move a bit & will start to rub the bone on the side of my ankle, which can be uncomfortable, but it's really not that big of an issue. If you're not really used to high arch support, these might be a little off-putting at first. I usually wear a lot of flatter sandals (& I think my Birkenstocks even have a bit less arch support than these), but they're definitely comfortable. The straps are nice & adjustable, so that was definitely a plus for me.
I went paddle boarding in Tahoe for about three hours & got off to swim & jump off of some rocks for a bit during that time & these held up great. I've never paddle boarded with shoes on, but I had no problem with these on & they made the transition from being on the board to climbing up on the rocks easy.
I'm so happy with this purchase & would suggest buying them if you're considering a comfy & more functional pair of sandals.
When I read through reviews with pictures, I really wanted to know some of the colors people purchased, so I decided to include the color I chose in my review... Hope you find it helpful!
SIZE/FIT: I normally wear a 7.5 in shoes, but since Chacos don't come in half sizes, I went with an 8 & that was a good choice for me! I guess my ankles are on the smaller side because when I have my straps tightened, the loose end drags, so I just tuck it in the back ankle strap & it's fine. Sometimes the tucked end move a bit & will start to rub the bone on the side of my ankle, which can be uncomfortable, but it's really not that big of an issue. If you're not really used to high arch support, these might be a little off-putting at first. I usually wear a lot of flatter sandals (& I think my Birkenstocks even have a bit less arch support than these), but they're definitely comfortable. The straps are nice & adjustable, so that was definitely a plus for me.
I went paddle boarding in Tahoe for about three hours & got off to swim & jump off of some rocks for a bit during that time & these held up great. I've never paddle boarded with shoes on, but I had no problem with these on & they made the transition from being on the board to climbing up on the rocks easy.
I'm so happy with this purchase & would suggest buying them if you're considering a comfy & more functional pair of sandals.
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