As promised a while ago, here are some of my thoughts about
the Z1’s by Chaco. These sandals are at the top of my footwear list for a few
reasons.
They have a heel strap
They lock your feet in tight with very little slippage. They
work great for light trail hikes as well.
They don’t have a toe strap
I like to have a full range of motion for all of my toes.
When I’m going to be on my feet for a long time, these are my preference for
the security and free range of motion for all my toes.
They’re light
Unlike the Z2’s, the sole is slimmer, so they won’t weight
you down.
The one disadvantage to these bad boys is the lack of a toe
strap. Now, I know I said earlier that to me it’s an advantage. However, if
you’re looking to go on some steeper and tougher terrain, these won’t be the
best. The toe strap does help give more added security and reduces the risk of
slipping.
I wore them to UCF’s Spirit Splash one year and
they helped out a bunch. I got to protect my feet and keep my sandals on at the
same time…not to mention they got a much needed cleaning.
I’d suggest wearing them to music festivals like Bonaroo or the Vans Warped Tour. You’ll be outside all day in the blazing hot summer sun. You’re going to want to wear sandals. You always run the risk of losing sandals, but if you have the Z1’s, they’ll provide: comfort, foot support, sole protection, and stay on your feet all day.
Can i have your sandels?
ReplyDeleteWell if I gave them away, then I'd have no sandals. Chaco has 100's of different webbing combinations where you can actually build your own sandal, which would turn out way cooler and smell a lot better than mine.
DeleteOutdoor discount websites are good as well. They usually have last season's style, but it's still the same great feel. If you've never worn a pair of Chaco's, I'd highly suggest going to get fitted for a pair at your local outdoor store so you can feel how they fit because their sizes are different from a normal shoe.