ChacoWomen's Zcloud 2 Sandal, Punta Pine, 7

My OLD SHOES: I've been wearing out a pair of zx2s for several years. They have been my favorite sandal but with some drawbacks. The toe hold tightens, I'm assuming after the straps get wet and then dries. They are always tight, and while they can be readjusted, it's kind of a pain. Also, the heel cup, after long walks, would cause pain under my foot. But they were my most hardy, versatile, supportive pair of shoes so I lived with it.THESE SHOES: after the foot bed split on my old pair, and the lacing started looking ragged, I decided to check out these, in a wider width.Two things:1. width matters. The wider shoe fixed the tight heel cups.2. The wider straps on this style seem to eliminate the toe hold from feeling like it's going to sever your big toe. AND they are way easier to adjust. (Ok that's three things)I had no idea that an already great sandal can be even better. If you've got wide, wonky feet and you are looking for an awesome shoe, get these!

So, the footbed is extremely comfortable, supportive, and roomy. I could walk on these shoes all day. What is problematic is the way the straps function. They are adjustable from the toe loop all the way through the footbed to the clasp. While in theory this is a good thing, because it allows for all sorts of foot shapes, in reality as I walk, the straps start to shift, and they end up really tight around my big toe and loose behind my heel. Thus, I have to bend over or sit or squat to re-adjust them again ... like every 30 minutes or so of walking. This is problematic, for me at least. I hope they work better for you.

I thought I'd post this for those who are in between sizes, since a lot of reviews tell people to size up. My regular shoe size is a 7.5 wide and I have wide feet with a normal width in the heel (think duck feet). I generally size up when half sizes are not available, so I ordered an 8 wide (sandal on the right). There was too much toe room and they felt generally ill-fitting and awkward. The back strap was too loose and couldn't be tightened without pulling the top strap too tight. I then ordered a 7 wide (sandal on the left) and they fit perfectly. They feel comfortable and not at all clunky on my feet like the 8 wide did. I'm still getting used to the footbed, as I've never worn Chaco's before (the footbed is much more substantial than the Teva's I'd been wearing). I'll come back and update once I've worn them more. I was able to first try on different styles of Chaco's in an outdoor store, but had to go online to find them in a wide width. The model without the toe strap was more comfortable to me, but the toe strap makes them feel secure on my feet. I also like the single strap vs the double strap model. It's way too difficult to get the double strap adjusted properly. Anyway, I'm keeping the 7 wide, so my advice is to try to size down if you're in between sizes, depending on how you like your shoes to fit.

I cannot praise Chaco Z2 Cloud enough. I'm a recent convert from Birkenstocks, which still have a special place in my heart, but I can take these Chacos anywhere with water or dirt (hiking, gardening, walking, giving the dogs a bath) and still get the arch support I need for plantar fasciitis. I literally wear them from the moment I get out of bed until the moment I get back in. The straps took a minute to figure out, but if you follow the instructions and pull gently, you'll get them adjusted in no time, and they are quite comfortable. I got a lighter pattern (mint green background with navy pattern, gray footbed) and it has been pretty dirt-resistant considering the abuse I have already put them through. I was worried about getting a nasty black footprint in the footbed that would constantly need to be washed out, but that hasn't happened. It took less than a day to break in, and maybe another day to get used to the positioning of the unfamiliar webbing. I love these, wear them as much as humanly possible, and hope they last a long time (they seem like they will), and will be happy to spend the $$ for another pair when time time comes.

I normally wear a size 7 in tennis shoes. I ordered a size 7 in Chocos and they were entirely too large. I sent them back and ordered a size 6. The 6 is perfect so you may need to order a size down. Also, I love that the straps are adjustable, but I have decided that I’m not a fan of the toe strap. I can loosen it so that it is comfortable to wear for a while, but after walking or being in the shoes for a few hours, the straps tighten slightly, leaving my big toe feeling a little suffocated... so next time I get a pair, I’ll definitely go “no-toe”.

I tried to love these shoes for a long time. The straps just never got comfortable for me though. No matter how many times I adjust them, the straps always get tight around my toes and loose around my heels as I wear them. The straps are very sturdy, but very unforgiving. If I try to wear these all day, I get rub marks around my big toes and on the inside of my arches. The pain from the tight straps ruin this shoe for me. It's a shame, because the footbes is excellent. I have plantar fasciitis, and this is one of the only sandal footbeds that I've tried that doesn't give me arch pain. Still, the strap issues finally made me give up on trying to love this shoe.

I did my homework looking for the best hiking sandals, which ultimately brought me to these. Sadly, they did not work and are getting returned.For starters, I was really disappointed that they came in just a plastic bag that was labeled “ready to ship”. There were no instructions for the straps like I’ve read other Chacos come with. It was fairly easy to figure out, however the toe strap would not stay how I adjusted it... it kept getting tight on my big toe as I moved around, making it turn red and requiring frequent readjusting.I will say that the sizing was perfect and the support was nice for my wide high arched feet. My typical size is 6.5 wide and I bought the 6 wide in these. I may look into their styles without the toe strap, but I think I will go to an outdoors store next time.

I bought the solid black in a UK size 6 from the Amazon Global Store. All of the pictures showed no toe loop and the product description didn't mention this either. I was disappointed as I was specifically looking for ones without the toe loop and thought that's what I'd purchased. I'm keeping them as the hassle of returning is too much. Don't trust the pictures! It's a shame as other than this, the product is good quality and arrived promptly. If you're looking for ones with a toe loop, you'd probably be very happy with them!

Fit true to size. Very comfortable and supportive. Cute and stylish.