Description of Chaco ZX/2 Unaweep Sandal - Women's:
Chaco's ZX/2 Unaweep Sandals offer a high level of comfort for people with bunions or funky shaped knuckles since the double-strap design is more accommodating than a single, ¾-inch strap. Chaco's Vibram Unaweep outsole grips on sandy desert trails or river bottoms. The Chaco BioCentric contoured footbed still lends solid support for long days on your feet even though it's 20% lighter this year. The ZX/2 toe strap holds your feet securely for long downhill walks and off-camber scrambling.
Bottom Line: Chaco's Z/X2 makes long hikes easy on your feet.
Reviews (46):
Average Rating:
Wonderful Craftsmanship and Quality BUT the Sandal is Always Adjusting! 08-03-07
I bought the Bluebell color and was pleasantly surprised by the color, craftsmanship and unique quality of the straps and footbed. Truly unique and unlike any sandal/shoe. However when I first adjusted the straps, I thought I would be set but I was sadly mistaken. This sandal I would say isn't really made for people with "high insteps/high arches" as there isn't really isn't enough material for the strap to cover the foot. The toe becomes strangulated then; with red marks and feels like it's cutting in. It's awful for the first 2-3 weeks of possession of the sandal but the material does eventually accommodate to your foot but when it's hot & humid and the feet swell there isn't much room to spare. ZX/1 is better fit if you don't like the toe option as it strangulates it a bit if you have a bit of a wider foot or higher instep/arch. Overall, I love the shoe but it took a long time for the shoe to adjust and I debated on returning. Just hold out and the shoe will accommodate to you eventually. I hope this helps!
The soles are grippy, the straps are adjustable, the bed is comfortable, sweat isn't a problem because it's all fresh air, and they do well on land and sea, but after weeks of walking in England and Spain, it seems like I adjust, and then readjust, and readjust all of the time to keep the straps from strangling my big toe!!! The poor toesies keep turning red. Maybe next time i'll get the ZX/1!
Love love love Chacos. It took me a while to really get used to the toe strap idea. But the toe strap really offers extra support when using these for hiking. I have had to boulder up faces in these to get to the routes I am climbing. The rubber on these have not failed me or gotten me hurt. When hiking out of climbing areas, the rubber is super sticky on rocks, and crossing rivers they grip the rocks also. Great shoe and they give you the best tan lines EVER!
Sizing:
I wear a size 7 1/2-8 in most shoes.
These I wear a size 8
