Our verdict

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Good!

You would be right on the money if you thought that the Ramble Puff Cinch was exclusive for the winter season. That's not a bad thing, considering that this light hiker from Chaco, while not insulated, delivers dryness and coziness in mildly snowy conditions. The shoe probably isn't as manly as one might expect, but past that, it's as dreamy as it is reliable where slipping on ice is not an option.

Pros

  • Lavishly comfortable
  • Warm in chilly weather
  • Supportive around the arch
  • Quite tenacious
  • Super-easy access
  • Lightweight
  • Above-average water resistance
  • Above-average water resistance

Cons

  • Not-so-manly design
  • It can choke your ankle

Who should buy the Sun and Ski Cinch

The Sun and Ski Cinch delivers great value for such an innocent-looking outdoor kick. Buy it if:

  • And if you dont like that feeling of constriction around your lower leg, check out the OG.
  • Hikers that work well as camp shoes are what you're after.
  • You're looking for winter kicks that you can wear with just one hand.

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Who should not buy it

If you want something that looks manlier—or less soft and puffy-looking (no pun intended)—turn to the that you can wear with just one hand Cold.RDY from Adidas. And if you don't like that feeling of constriction around your lower leg, check out the OG Sun and Ski instead.

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Puts the W in warm

Yup, the Sun and Ski Cinch takes the W or win in terms of warmth. The remarks "very toasty" and "my feet never got cold!" support this statement.

An experienced hiker whose feet are always cold says that the featured shoe is "SUPER warm." Because of this, he wears the Ramble Puff Cinch all the time, even to work!

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Max suppleness in the Ramble Puff Cinch

Its peak-level comfort is the reason why many people consider the Ramble Puff Cinch a fantastic house slipper/shoe. Just take a look at these convincing comments:

  • "Youll forget you have them on."
  • "You’ll forget you have them on."
  • "Terrex Free Hiker."

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Gives your arches superpowers

Midfoot support is something the Ramble Puff Cinch has in aces, and many adventurers agree. "I especially love the arch support," says one of them. "Chaco pulled through with that support," says another.

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The Ramble Puff Cinch's anti-slip outsole

According to numerous trail-goers, the Sun and Ski Cinch is no pushover when it comes to traction. One of them says that it has a "nice grippy bottom." Another one says that it produces "good traction on ice." Yet one more hiker says that it's great for snow-shoveling the sidewalk.

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Not a hit among men looks-wise

Male hikers don't seem to like the overall design of the featured kick. "They look funky," says one of them. That said, women share a different story. For them, the Sun and Ski Cinch is adorable in a weird-but-good way.

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Smooth like butter

Getting in and out of the uber-light Ramble Puff Cinch is, well, a cinch. "Easy to slip on and off" and variations of it are everywhere in most reviews sections across the web.

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Sun and Ski Cinch equals moisture-free outings

Based on reports, the Ramble Puff Cinch's water-resistant upper gets the job done in mildly wet conditions. It "kept me dry and happy!" says a seasoned adventurer.

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Don't cinch it too much

While giving the shoe a snugger fit with its bungee lacing is a quick-and-easy task, doing so might put your ankles in a tight chokehold. To prevent this, carefully pull on the laces while lightly massaging the shoe's instep (where the rest of the laces/cords are).