Customer Reviews Chaco Z/2® Unaweep

This is a great shoe. The straps are much more adjustable than they look. The foot bed is very contoured with a lot of arch support. It might even be too much arch support for some people. The toe is perfect for folks who have wide, long toes like me. There was lots of room. I have a narrow heel, but the adjustable straps made sure that wasn't a problem. They felt very comfortable on, until I realized the middle of my foot was over the edge of the shoe just a little bit on the outside. I had to walk around in them a bit to realize this. I felt some pressure there, and realize I was walking on the edge of the shoe. If it wasn't for that I'd rate them 5 stars for comfort.

I want to update my critical review. I finally figured out my hip pain was due to my mattress. The newer Chacos aren't as supportive so I felt pain when wearing them. Sort of a chicken and egg situation. I still prefer the texture, density and design of the footbed of my original pair. I'd give those all 5's. Chaco's are still an awesome design so I give the newer versions 4's. Hopefully they'll come out with a 'classic' version like the originals for those of us who need more support and prefer the grippier, rubbery texture instead of the plasticky texture of the newer versions.

I’ve wanted a pair of these for ages, but couldn’t justify spending the money on them, since they’re pricey for a web canvas sandal. But I finally got them and I’m glad I did. I do have some issues with them right out of the box. Namely, the strap is too long (I have very narrow feet, so I’m sure that someone with a more normally proportioned foot would have less of an issue or no issue at all) and has to be tucked into the back of the sandal to keep it from dragging on the ground (I can’t see paying $10 to have Chaco shorten the straps; I may eventually shorten them myself, though) and the place where the straps meet on my ankles rub. That’s undoubtedly an issue that’ll go away once they’re broken in. I’ve had the same thing happen with other shoes before, so I’m not worried about it. On the plus side, I like how adjustable these sandals are. Everything fits nice and snug and secure, so I don’t have to worry about my shoes slipping off of flopping around on my skinny feet. The insole is going to take a little getting used to since it has a very pronounced arch, which I’m not used to (it’s been quite a while since I last wore the Birkenstocks that I bought these Chacos to replace), but that shouldn’t be an issue, either. All in all, these are great, sturdy shoes that seem to be built to last. And I love the look of them on my feet.

Little tight on the toe. I don't know if this is because I have a weird foot (never been a problem before), but the toe seems to tighten as you wear these, so by the end of the day it is VERY tight on your big toe. Other than that, really like them. I would consider the Unaweep without the toe strap.

Great shoe! Great arch support and good adjustability (the video on the Chaco’s website helps). I normally wear an 8 but had to send those back and get a 7. Good customer service there...I called Zappos and was told the regular Chaco "flips" were sized smaller than the more heavy duty models like I wanted. This proved to be true. I can wear these all day right out of the box.

Chaco Sport Sandal - Great, great shoe. Exactly what I was looking for - something I can wear all day in comfort. They are very sporty looking like you might be kayaking though I do wear them with dresses and skirts. Very comfy (I wore them right away for long walks in the city, but I got a blister by the little toe of one foot. I might have adjusted the straps wrong because I readjusted and it seems better. Comes in wide.

Just one thing... I really like them. The only problem is the adjustable straps. When I am walking, it tightens up on my big toe and ultimately I have to stop and adjust it so it doesn't hurt.

Purchased Chacos with high hopes. I work 12 hour shifts and needed a tough and trendy summer work sandal. My only complaint is the toe loop is really tight and chokes my big toes. I have had these Chacos for a few weeks and they still have not loosened up in the toe area. I rotate them with my good old Tevas. I would recommend the Chacos if you have thin toes. Other than that, they are very well cushioned and do not rub on my foot.

Nice - Overall, very comfortable. It's taking me a little while to get used to the toe strap. I'm used to thong sandals, but the way this is made, it holds your toe down somewhat. I wouldn't start wearing this all day without getting used to it first. It's easier to get on and off than it looks.

Comfort and style, but not for the skinny footed - I have seen many pairs of Chaco's on the feet of those around me, but decided to take the plunge and purchase some myself. The shoes are exceedingly comfortable, practical, and good looking (in my humble opinion). I took them with me for a weekend of walking, walking, and more walking in Chicago and found them to be incredibly comfortable. My only complaint is that when I put the shoes on and adjust the straps accordingly, I end up with an inch of strap length that hangs off my shoes and drags on the ground. I'm reluctant to cut off the extra, as I need it when loosening the straps to get my shoes off at night. Otherwise I am entirely pleased with the shoes and, of course, with Zappos!

River-worthy - I just bought these to wear in a river and they were great. Very comfortable. I did get a lot of rocks stuck in between my foot and the shoe, but they were pretty easy to shake out of there. I would only ever wear these for river-going or camping or something.

Chaco Unaweep Z/2 in Basil - This shoe looks great and is very comfy. It took me a little while to figure out how to adjust the straps to fit my foot properly, but now I've got it down. I've never worn a "wide" shoe before, but when I tried this shoe on in a store in the medium width it was too narrow for me. They told me it would take 2 weeks to get the shoe in stock in a wide size, so I Zappo'ed that afternoon and got my shoes the next day! So if you even think you might need a wider fit, order the wide!! The shoes are very durable and easy to clean.

The sandals are very sturdy and adjustable as advertised. I have a wide foot so I purchased this particular style because it came in wide widths. I had worn Keens for the past four years and was completely satisfied with the fit and durability. I gave the Chacos a try because I felt they looked less like a sport shoe and more like a sandal. After several weeks of wearing and adjusting, the Chacos are not nearly as comfortable as the Keens. I find that when I am sitting for long periods of time, my feet swell and the straps pinch until I loosen them. Then when I am up and walking again, I need to tighten the straps because they are too loose. I do prefer the look of the Chacos, but I will purchase Keens again in the future.

Update to previous review - I wrote a review of this shoe on 5/9/07. I want to update it because I'm still having the problem with the toe straps getting too tight while I walked. Chaco had suggested a solution, which I included in my review, and it seemed at first that it worked, but the straps are tightening up again. I'll contact Chaco again about what to do next.

Not quite what I expected - I love the way they look. However, the arch support is not quite where I thought it would be. I am used to wearing Dansko clogs most of the time and the arch support is in a slightly different place. However, even though they are not quite what I was looking for I think I will keep them.

I have looked for this type of shoe for a long time. It is much heavier than what I want, but am leaving for a month holiday in the south of France and need a shoe like this. It will be good for all the walking I will be doing and will take me anywhere. I ordered two pair, but returned one because of the weight.

Neat strap idea but didn't fit my wide foot - Unfortunately I had to return this shoe. The strap is certainly adjustable, and my wide foot fit in the shoe, but because of my wide width the strap buckles ended up on top of my ankle instead of to the side, and it looked strange. The arch support was wonderful! I was disappointed to have to return them.

I wanted to love this sandal, especially since after surgery my PT told me I had to get sandals with a strap in the back and a supportive arch. Unfortunately the strap behind the foot (the only one that isn't adjustable) was too loose, but since my foot is almost hanging off the back, I can't go a size smaller. I have never had issues with sizing and was super disappointed. Had to return them.

Didn't work for me. I need a lighter weight sandal with a flexible sole. These straps are adjustable which would be great for my narrow feet, but I need softer straps. I can imagine these sandals would work very well for most people - I have very picky feet.

So uncomfortable! These are horrible shoes! The adjustment doesn't stay adjusted, although I've tried many times and made sure it seems secure...Like someone else said, as you walk in them, the toe area gets tighter and tighter no matter how you had it adjusted, and by the end of just a 1/2 hour walk, your toes and upper feet have deep red strap marks on them. The footbed is also SO uncomfortable! It's way too hard, there's no give at all, and the criss-cross pattern rubs horribly, even if I put them on tight so my foot shouldn't move around, my foot still moves ever so slightly and rubs. I get blisters if I wear them for an hour or more, unless I wear them really loose, and that's no good for most active activities. I also have a pair of Teva’s that I love, and I just bought these to have another color of sandal, but geez, I can't wear them for any active things, which is what they should be used for. I only wear them on very light grocery shopping trips, since my feet can't even stand a full day in them. Don't buy Chaco’s - try Teva’s or something else.

Bought these and wore them several hours around the house but they were so uncomfortable I ended up sending back and will never again buy another Chaco sandal. The continuous strapping was horrible and constantly re-adjusts while walking causing straps to loosen where they should be tight, so forget the adjustability on these straps. I had to try to adjust the straps the entire time they were on my feet. What a nuisance! The soles although anatomically shaped are hard and uncomfortable. Believe me I have friends who swear by these but not for me. I will stick to Fitflops as they fit well and the soles are like pillows for the feet. So comfortable.

Like walking on concrete (rough concrete). I love the design of these shoes, but unless you are young and/or have perfect feet, you don't want them. There is no cushioning at all. I can wear them for short periods not involving lots of walking, but when doing walking tours in Barbados or Nassau, I had to cut my walks short and get out of these shoes. They are just terrible on the soles of my feet.

I have been struggling with this shoe ever since I received it. I was really excited about it, because I read that it was a comfortable shoe. However, I have not been able to adjust the toe strap on the left shoe, and they hurt me so badly that I have been taking Aleve 3 times per day for the last three days to relieve the foot pain these shoes caused me (on my left foot). I have thin feet, with a normal arch, I don't know whether the pair I got is defective? I am traveling and away from home, but I will call Zappos to see whether I can return them as soon as I get back. These shoes are a total disappointment!