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Water- and fun-ready, the Chaco Updraft 2 men's sandals offer great support and cushioning for all-day adventures in and around the water.

Sculpted XO3 LUVSEAT™ platform offers 20% weight savings over traditional Chaco sandals without sacrificing the reliable arch support
Adjustable polyester strapping system uses pull-through design to give you a secure fit while avoiding the bulkiness of extra buckles and straps
Polyester webbing dries faster than nylon, maintaining a uniform fit in all conditions; adjustable toe loops add extra measure of security
Shaped polyurethane footbeds/midsoles boast thermoplastic urethane frames to deliver ergonomic support posts for an especially lightweight fit
Water-ready Vibram® Bulloo nonmarking rubber outsoles feature 2-3mm lugging for low-profile, slip-resistant performance
All-synthetic construction makes these vegan friendly
Toss the Chaco Updraft 2 men's sandals into washing machine for easy cleaning or clean by hand with scrub brush, baking soda and water; air dry and avoid bleach

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

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Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's Customer Reviews

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Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's

3.0

(based on 7 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (6)
Breathable (4)
Stylish (4)
Comfortable (3)
Durable (3)

Cons

Causes blisters (5)

Best Uses

Casual wear (5)
Outdoors (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too wide

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Reviewed by 7 customers

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great sandal with a few quirks...

By ACJ

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Breathes Well
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Causes Blisters
Creaky

Best Uses

At The Beach
Casual Wear
Going Out
Outdoors
Travel

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

I really like this upgrade to the chaco sandal. It's light and moves well on varied terrain. Most important to me was what feels like a slightly wider heel cup. The original chaco z/2 really chafed my heel, while the new updraft doesn't.

Downsides? Well the plastic can rub your ankle at time. If you're hiking on uneven terrain it can even blister. After you get used to that it's no big deal other than the fact that the plastic piece squeaks constantly as you walk. Definitely not your sneaky sandal...

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Aug

2012

4.0

Great sandal!

By asque2000

from Pullman, WA

About Me Casual, Stylish

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish

Cons

Causes Blisters
Strap Chafes

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Outdoors

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

These are really wonderful outdoorsy sandals. I'd recommend them to just about anybody. The only downside (and this is likely because it's my first use of Z2 sandals) is that they rubbed the sides of my feet for a while and I had some pretty gnarley blisters for a while. As soon as my skin toughened up around that area I have not had a problem, so just be aware it will take some breaking into!

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Jul

2012

5.0

Excellent shoe for any purpose

By wurstsw

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Casual

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Pros

Breathes Well
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Strap Chafes

Best Uses

Outdoors

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

Great shoe all around. Ocassional rock get in and can be uncomfortable but they are easy to get out. The staps also rub until you break them in well. Very easy to clean and ultra durable.

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Jul

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor quality

By homerlinden

from Homer,Alaska

About Me Alternative, Casual

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Pros

Breathes Well
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Wear Out Quickly

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

I liked the light weightness of these sandals, new style and look. But, after wearing a pair off and on for the past few months the sole is starting to separate. I had to mail order as REI didn't have in stock when I purchased.So, was unable to try on before purchase. When they arrived ,they were a little on the small side for my normal size 10. And pull strap to tighten was very short and hard to get tight.Nice to look at,but not long lasting.

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Jun

2012

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

That darn plastic!

By Asian

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Asian, Casual, Conservative

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Pros

Breathes Well
Good Arch Support
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Causes Blisters

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

The first use I got out of my pair was disc golfing and this course was hilly. I went down my first hill and the plastic part chafed against my ankles and it was irritating especially when blisters developed. I've taken it on many expeditions and the best uses for these are kayaking, scooter rides and they are also great at lectures. The new pattern looks great, I like the arch on them and I like the green color. I've found that if you clamped down with your toes it helps the plastic not chafe against your ankles. If they did away with the plastic piece and used rope instead then I would love it. Otherwise, just stick with a z2.

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May

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Could be better

By Boludo

from Boulder, CO

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Causes Blisters
Scrapes ankle

Best Uses

At The Beach
Casual Wear
Outdoors

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

First off, I like the fact that these Chacos are lightweight. They have a great sole pattern (which could be used on the more traditional chacos).

The bad part is that ankle piece that connects the heel strap and the main strap is plastic. This plastic piece scraped and brusied my ankle when I was in more technical terrain. I just got back from a road trip to Big Sur where I went on some minor hikes on the beach, (rocky terrain) and ended up with with three cuts on my left ankle and two on my right. Even days later, I put on bandaids but the ankle itself was brusied and hurt to use them.

Thankfully REI has a great return policy, so I'm going to trade these in for a regular pair of Z2s.

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Think first!

By Seen

from Kansas City, MO

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Causes Blisters

Best Uses

Comments about Chaco Updraft 2 Sandals - Men's:

The side parts at the heel are plastic not rope like other chacos, this has caused me a few blisters. I would have preferred the rope.
They are super lightweight which is awesome!
But when I was at a local outdoor store I was told you cant get these restraped! I havent confirmed that, but I thought the point was to buy a pair of chacos for life then get them restrapped if need... Just something to look into