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Chaco Switch SKU #7290521(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 58 customer reviews)
$51.00
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Product Information:
  • Supple leather clasps the colorful polyester webbing.
  • Chaco BioCentric™ footbed provides support and all-day comfort.
  • Slip-on functionality for easy get-up-and-go.
  • Vibram® non-marking sole is durable, non-skid, and can be re-soled.
  • Weight: 14 oz (397g) - size 8.
  • Questions? Please call 888-927-7674 to speak to one of our Outdoor consultants!
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  • (3 Stars) 35%
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  • 80% "Felt true to size"
  • 86% "Felt true to width"
  • 87% "Excellent arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 58 Reviews Total

Posted: Nov 4, 2009
Reviewer: from Philadelphia, PA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Cute but not perfect. I love the leather and the overall look is okay, but these shoes are narrow. I just got them and will send them back. I do love shopping at Zappos though. These guys are great.
Posted: Jul 15, 2009
Reviewer: J. S from Colorado
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I just got these flip flops and I must say I was somewhat disappointed. They are very, very narrow!!!!! I could barely slip them on my foot! Although they are very cute i had to send them back.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Teva
Posted: Jul 3, 2009
Reviewer: from Louisiana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Cute sandal - Of all of my Chaco’s I think I love this pair the least. I love the looks of this one, but the thong rubs my right foot and I am still trying to get the shoe to be comfortable. Also, I normally wear a 9, but in Chaco sandals I wear a size 10. I love the support of the shoe!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Earth
Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Earth, Milky Way, across the yellow brick road.
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Not my kinda shoe - The whole thong thing in this shoe is a thong gone wrong. There is not enough space for the ball of the foot to slide under the darn thing, no matter how I adjusted the straps. I have normal sized, slightly narrow 7.5 feet and these shoes were not at all attractive or considerable. I tried them in red, and just had to send them back.
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Sonoma, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Love chacos - These are my 5th pair of Chacos. I get a new pair every season. These are more stylish. The narrow strap on one side not quite as comfortable as the regular flip flop style, but more comfortable than any other shoes I own. They arrived next day.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: any Chaco
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Additional Brand Information

Fit. Function. Comfort. Quality. Since 1989, these are the concepts that Chaco adults and children’s sandals and shoes hold above all others. From new style introductions to changes in tread pattern or glue formula, everything passes a litmus test to determine whether it's truly an improvement. In addition, all Chaco sandals and shoes can be re-soled, a process that saves resources and dollars. In order to maintain the high level of quality, Chaco addresses the dynamics of the stride with a combination of footbed contours, function specific materials and outsole geometries designed to enhance the walking motion. Chaco sandals and shoes are designed to cross the boundaries between performance and casual, comfort and aesthetics. Versatile shoes for active adults and children.

From glue bonds to stitch lines to polyurethane formulations, Chaco sandals and shoes are second to none in quality. With the BioCentric™ footbed technology added into their products, each shoe or sandal ensures a supported, comfortable stride in any activity and as a result, has been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

Chaco children’s shoes are made with the same innovative technology that the adults shoes are. Chaco really knows what it means to make quality children’s shoes that are also fashionable and functional. Each pair is made to withstand hours of play.

Not only does Chaco focus on the quality of their products, but also quality of life. By creating a product that outlasts the competition, and is able to repaired or resoled, Chaco makes strides to create a product that can last as long as possible without the need to throw it in a landfill. These ideals are also put to their employees by paying for them to ride their bikes to work, volunteer their time to outside causes/charities, or to further their own education. In addition, Chaco donates 3% of after-tax profits to organizations dedicated to caring for people and the environment.

Additional Customer Reviews:

Posted: Apr 3, 2009
Reviewer: Diana D from New Mexico
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Cute sandal; howeverm you must go up at least 1/2 to full size larger. Expected it to be a bit more comfy. Nice looking but not the best for walking all day in.
Posted: Oct 11, 2008
Reviewer: from Alaska
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Perfect shoe for my hallux rigidus! (Arthritis of the great toe that causes a large bump on top of the foot.) I wore Danskos for years and had to give them up last year because my arthritis "bump" was too large. This "Phoebe" lets me wear Danskos again! Yay!!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Brooks "Ariel" tennis shoe also has a rocker bottom sole and large toe box that accommocates hallux rigidus.
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Reviewer: Doreen from Haverhill, MA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Disappointed - The Chaco Switch is great looking sandal and the fit is nice and tight which would give you the feeling that the sandal would hold on to your while walking. I felt that I need to constantly curl my toes so as to not loose the sandal. The arch support is great. If the foot bed to this sandal wasn't slippery I think it would make the world of difference.
Posted: Aug 10, 2008
Reviewer: from Anaheim, CA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Looks great, but too tight - I bought a pair of these in size 10 from another source because Zappos didn't have the brown (parfait) ones in my size. They look great and would probably be comfortable - IF I could get them on. The depth under the thong is too tight to do more than get my big toe under it. I wish they fit, because they look great. The length is right, so I don't want to buy a larger size.
Posted: Jul 22, 2008
Reviewer: Kathryn from North Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
I am so pleased with this sandal! I have a narrow foot and this flip fits and doesn't flop. The style is so flattering and it has just enough arch support.
Posted: Jul 15, 2008
Reviewer: Gayla from Galesburg, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Best sandal ever - I now have two pairs of these sandals because they are so comfortable. The best part is that they offer a great arch support. I have suffered from plantar fasciitis and these sandals give perfect support to prevent that from coming back.
Posted: May 14, 2008
Reviewer: from
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Stylish - These don't have as much arch support as the Angelica, but still lots.
Posted: May 11, 2008
Reviewer: from Sioux Falls, SD
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Updated look is nice - I have brown Chaco Switch's and my daughter has black. I actually prefer hers, as the solid color looks classier. True to others comments, they do take breaking in, but now are comfy (not the best I have, but pretty good). The arch support is excellent.
Posted: Apr 26, 2008
Reviewer: Sandy W from Bismarck, ND
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I love my new sandals. I have bad feet and am so excited that I can wear these sandals and be comfortable and steel in style.
Posted: Apr 21, 2008
Reviewer: Joyce from Idaho Falls, ID
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Chaco Switch - Talk about the perfect flip...this is it. I now own 4 colors in the Chaco Switch! I have arch "issues" and this is the only flip flop that I'm able to wear all day. It has excellent arch support, a great rubber sole and very cute style. This will be my summer of the "Switch"!
Posted: Apr 14, 2008
Reviewer: from Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Good Chaco! This shoe runs a full size small. I had to exchange for a size 8 when I usually am a 7. At first the shoe hurt my feet, the straps rubbed the tops of my feet and left red marks, however after wearing them just a couple of times they loosened up perfectly and now I wear them all the time and they are very comfortable.
Posted: Apr 1, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Smaller than my last pair - I had a different style of Chaco thong style sandals, and I ordered the same size for this type and have found them to be much tighter in the straps than my last pair. My other pair were nylon straps only (no leather on one side) so maybe they stretched out easier. However, I keep hoping my new ones with the leather strap will stretch out and become as comfortable as my previous pair. Currently, I can't wear them for too long because they dig into the top of my foot too much.
Posted: Jan 30, 2008
Reviewer: Sam from Charleston, SC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Very comfy and flexible...However, one of the canvas straps got stretched out somehow (probably something to do with one of my children) and that flop definitely does not fit the same now.
Posted: Jan 11, 2008
Reviewer: Kb from Sacramento
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
These run short & very narrow! I usually take a 6.5M, but have a 6W in Z/1 Unaweep, so tried and returned the 6M Switch. Great arch support, prefer plastic sole to this leather one, fabric was pretty tight over foot (maybe would loosen up as broken in?). Will try the Flip style in 7M and 8M if 7W unavailable. Thanks Zappos for fast & easy returns!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any Chacos! Any of the rugged Merrells (read: less cute styles...)
Posted: Jan 1, 2008
Reviewer: Tracy L from Baltimore, MD
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Most comfortable flip-flop I've ever owned - I love my regular Chaco strap sandals, and when I saw they began to offer flip-flops, I had to have them. I wear lots of flip-flops and I've tried lots of different brands...these are the best I've ever worn, by far. The arch support is fantastic, as you would expect from Chaco, and the leather material of the Switch is soft, comfortable and molds right to your foot. They stay on your foot without causing blisters or tired toes. I highly recommend them to anyone. I've bought them as gifts and the recipients love them as well!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any other Chaco brand sandals.
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