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Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's
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Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's

Item # 733942

$54.83 - $95.00

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Sporting a lightweight design and high-performance outsoles, Chaco Z/1 open-toe sandals set a high standard of comfort.

  • Infinitely adjustable polyester strapping system uses pull-through design to give you a secure fit while avoiding the bulk of extra buckles and straps
  • Polyester webbing dries faster than nylon and maintains a consistent fit in all conditions
  • New lighter weight polyurethane midsole/topsole units offer durable, dependable cushioning and support
  • BioCentric™ footbed design with molded arches offers extra support, reliable stability, pronation control and all-day comfort
  • Vibram® Unaweep outsoles combine the features of both the classic Chaco Colorado and Terreno outsoles into a versatile new hybrid
  • Non-marking rubber lugs are spaced for virtually self-cleaning performance; outsoles deliver dependable traction on land and submerged underwater
  • Sandal design can be resoled for a lasting relationship and easing of environmental stress
  • Toss into washing machine for easy cleaning or clean by hand with scrub brush, baking soda and water; avoid bleach
  • Proudly carries the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 10.

Imported.

Item 733942

Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleSport
CutLow
WaterproofNot applicable
UpperPolyester webbing
TopsolePolyurethane
MidsolePolyurethane
OutsoleRubber
Average weight30 ounces
Average weight - metric0.85 kilogram
GenderMen's

Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's Customer Reviews

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Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's
 
4.2

(based on 61 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (53)
  • Comfortable (49)
  • Breathable (47)
  • Stylish (35)
  • Lightweight (18)

Cons

  • Strap chafes (12)
  • Bulky (9)
  • Causes blisters (7)
  • Heavy (5)
  • Too stiff (5)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (45)
  • Travel (42)
  • At the beach (32)
  • Going out (30)
  • Hiking (10)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual dresser (45), Conservative (16), Alternative (11), Stylish (9), Trendy style (5)

Reviewed by 61 customers

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(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Don't waste your money

By Not bad

from Atlanta, Georgia

About Me Practical

Pros

    Cons

    • Wear Out Quickly

    Best Uses

      Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

      Since Chaco went to the new(er) Unaweep sole the quality of all of their sandals has gone out the door. I assume it's the new glue they started using. The glue fails after a couple months of average use. I have gone through two pairs and will not attempt third. Trendy=Sellout=Chaco=Joke. (Of coarse I am comparing this to the Terrano sole from back in the day= AMAZING!)

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Don't believe the hype

      By That one guy, Jeff

      from Bay Area, CA

      About Me Casual, Traveler

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathes Well
      • Durable

      Cons

      • Abrasive soles
      • Bulky
      • Causes Blisters
      • Strap Chafes
      • Strap cuts
      • Too Stiff
      • Very heavy

      Best Uses

      • Select water sports

      Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

      I tried these out for 6 months after hearing good things about them. Previously, I've owned Merrell and Teva sandals. Perhaps they were made for the anti-Jeff's feet, because I had a bad, bad, bad experience with these. Backpackers: these are very heavy sandals, and will add significant weight to your pack. I hiked 12 miles with these while traveling in Costa Rica, and the next day I thought my feet were going to die they were so sore. The soles are very stiff, and the foot bed is not supple. My arches were killing me. And then the straps started to bite in. If you've been around a campfire or traveling the tropics and see people with band-aids over their toes, dollars to donuts there's a pair of Chacos nearby that caused the damage. I'm heading back to the loving embrace of Tevas.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels too wide

      (5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      BAH.

      By ak907

      from ALASKA

      About Me Casual, Experienced Backpacker, Kayaker, Trendy

      Pros

      • Breathes Well
      • Durable

      Cons

      • Bulky
      • Causes Blisters
      • heavy
      • Strap Chafes
      • Too Stiff

      Best Uses

        Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

        THESE SANDALS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE. THEY CAUSE BLISTERS. THE STRAPS DRY SLOWLY. THEY ARE HEAVY. THE SOLE ITSELF IS ABRASIVE AND UNCOMFORTABLE. AND YES, I HAVE THE CORRECT SIZE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        extemely stable

        By maddog7

        from Clarksville, TN

        About Me Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathes Well
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • extremely stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At The Beach
          • Casual Wear
          • Going Out
          • Travel

          Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

          I have spent 21 years in the Army, all in the light Infantry to include the 82nd,101st and 75th. So I am no stranger to good/bad footwear while on the march. These things are the most stable foot wear I have ever owned. THe heel cup I think is the key. I have actually tried to see if I could twist my ankle in these things and the heel cup hold my foot and ankle tight. I backpack with 55 pound plus loads while wearing these things with no problem. Pros: stability with heavy loads,no blisters, great for stream crossings,long lasting (my 1st pair lasted 5 years with heavy use) Cons:a bit bulky, insoles are a bit rough on tenderfeet at first, occasional pebble between foot and insole, stubbing toe on sticks or rocks. Aside from the cons, I love these things. I would reccomend these to a freind.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Require some getting used to...

          By jbviau

          from Baltimore, MD

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                These are great sandals, don't get me wrong. However, I've had a few problems with them. First, my feet always complain when I first put them on after not having worn them for a while. There's the arch to get used to, which I actually like, but beyond that the footbed is just rough on feet that haven't been toughened up or that have been worn raw from, say, running long distances in other shoes the day before. Second, my straps don't stay adjusted. It's common for me to have to loosen the strap going across my toes after a long walk because it has tightened en route. Some websites recommend repeatedly washing your Chacos to prevent this from happening, as washing helps remove the wax that the straps come coated with. Maybe I just haven't broken in the straps enough?

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                It's Chaco

                By Montana Explorer

                from Northwest, Montana

                About Me Professional Guide, Stylish

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathes Well
                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Lightweight
                • Stylish
                • watersafe

                Cons

                • Sole delaminate

                Best Uses

                • At The Beach
                • Biking
                • Casual Wear
                • Going Out
                • Hiking
                • Swimming
                • Travel

                Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                Great sandal. One of the best. The firmer foot-bed does not absorb foot sweat like other foamer foot-beds making it less prone to foot stink. Easy to wash and care for. I have worn mine all around the world and they have never let me down. The Vibram soles have barely begun to wear. I have worn them for a total of 10 months for EVERYTHING. The hardest day I put in them was probably a 10 mile day with a pack doing trail work. I would also recommend the Chaco Z/2 sandal for heavier hiking, swimming, or climbing because it has the big toe strap and offers better stability. There are really only two issues with them. First they do take a while to break in because of the solid foot-beds. I would say about a month and a half to two months of straight wearing to really break them in good. The only issue with them as listed in my Con was that the sole has started to pull away from the foot-bed or delaminate. I assume this is due to the newer lighter type of rubber that Chaco is using in the Unaweep soles. I am certain that Chaco will relaminate or replace the soles through their excellent return & repair program.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Ouch!

                By Jason P

                from Seattle, WA

                About Me Casual, Conservative

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathes Well
                • Durable
                • Stylish

                Cons

                • Strap Chafes

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                  I bought these for a 80 mile trip into Kings Canyon in 2007. I only planned on using them at the campsite and did not do any hiking with them. The biggest problem was that any moisture contact (i.e. cross a small creek or step in a puddle) and the nylon straps caused considerable chaffing along the ankles and across the top of my feet. By Day 4 or 5, I could no longer tolerate to wear them.

                  So, the soles were great, but I could not adapt to the nylon straps. Now on the flip side, I had a friend wear them exclusively on the Annapurna Circuit with little problems, so to each their own. Just beware, these things ate my feet up.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels half size too big
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  SUPER TREADS

                  By UNQBANO

                  from CANCUN, MEX

                  About Me Casual

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Breathes Well
                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Stylish

                  Cons

                  • Too Stiff

                  Best Uses

                  • At The Beach
                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                  PROS: Great strapping system, stylish, easy to put on off, great for short trips and beach, casual use.
                  CONS: Too hard on feet for long treks on uneven terrain

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Chaco Z/1

                  By Djembefola

                  from santa cruz, ca

                  Pros

                  • Breathes Well
                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stylish

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                    Great product. i've had a pair of chacos since 97 and have worn Z1, Z2, tokays and chongs ever since. my latest pair is a Unaweep Z1. i went camping over the weekend and did some river exploration and they performed as expected. the new design lightens them up considerably.

                    my only beef is the lack of half sizes. an 11.5 would be most ideal. a size 12 is way too sloppy feeling. the 11 i got fits ok.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels half size too small
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    The One

                    By manzanita moonster

                    from Orange County, CA

                    About Me Alternative, Casual

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathes Well
                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Good support
                    • Lightweight
                    • Stylish

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • At The Beach
                      • Casual Wear
                      • Going Out
                      • Light Sports
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals - Men's:

                      This is a true classic among sandals. I have worn this sandal design since the mid 90's, when they were called Geckos. If you want a shoe that can function like a flip flop or a sturdier, strapped-in modern gladiator sandal, this is The One, in my opinion. The heel strap can be worn loose allowing you to slide in and out with ease, making it feel and function like a flip flop--this is how I wear it 99% of the time. The strapping is durable yet soft and pliable. If I need more mobility, and to even run a bit, I just cinch down the straps to my foot. The vibram sole gives awesome support--I have flat feet and these sandals make me forget I have any foot problems. I have tried plenty of other sandals including Tevas while growing up and continuing to live here in Southern California, but they don't compare. If you're active and want a pair of sandals that are so well-designed, comfortable, durable, and supportive that you often forget that they're on your feet day in day out, give these a try. My only advice to Chaco [...] is to offer more strap designs--sometimes they don't carry the cool strap models when I'm looking to buy new ones when my old ones wear out.

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Width:
                      • Feels true to width

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