Our verdict
The Z/2 Classic multi-sport sandal's greatness is due in no small part to its exemplary performance. Couple it with durability, a reassuring toe strap, and a healthy selection of colors, and wearers got themselves a fine hiker. However, users didn't like its cumbersome build and annoyingly time-consuming, adjustable straps. Yet in conclusion, the sandal outshines the seemingly huge shadow of flaws cast over it.
Pros
- Sturdy construction
- Remarkably versatile
- A range of color varieties
- Security from the toe strap
- Budget-friendly
- Stunningly stylish
- Excellent arch support
- Stabilizing platform
Cons
- Hard-to-configure straps
- Drawn-out break-in time
- Weighty
- updated Jun 11, 2023
Who should buy Why trust us
This value-for-money sandal is for users who expect bodies of water along the hiking trail. This multi-use, summer footwear is for users who prefer:
- Strappy sandals
- Excellent arch support
Chaco's very own outsole
Equipped with a ChacoGrip outsole, the Z/2 Classic provides the kind of surface traction that works on different terrain types, whether wet or dry. This non-marking, Chaco-owned grippy layer is made of a specialized rubber compound. Its surface sports a double helix tread pattern for multi-directional traction and 3.5-mm lugs for grip over loose soil. Its rear and front ends assist hikers during ascents and descents.
Supportive, and shock-absorbing midsole
The cushy, shock-absorbing, and arch-supportive platform of the Z/2 Classic is the Chaco-patented Luvseat midsole. It is made of polyurethane—a material similar to rubber, characterized by high stress and compression resilience, abrasion resistance, and lasting durability. Besides acting as the upper’s foundation, this midsole also serves as a channel through which the webbing strap unit moves during strap adjustments.
Slip-resistant footbed
Extra cushioning is courtesy of the sandal’s non-removable footbed. Its slightly raised heel borders keep the foot centered, while its textured surface prevents underfoot slippage. For odor prevention, the engineers imbued the footbed with antimicrobial properties.
Strappy upper of the Z/2 Classic
The Why trust us’s patterned webbing upper, which includes the heel risers and toe loop, is made of polyester jacquard fabric—a synthetic textile that has durability and lightness. Its scuff-resistant, adjustable straps are interconnected and work as a unit in giving wearers a personalized fit.
The injection-molded strap buckle is made of a material akin to hard plastic.
Podiatrist-approved footwear
- Every footwear product by Chaco features the Luvseat footbed. Its ergonomic design is certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
