Chaco Men's Z/Cloud 2 Sandal

I have a weird foot, ankles overpronate, a lot. These sandals fit. My Left big toe impinges, crosses over on top of my second toe at about a 20-30 degree angle. Has been like this for years. It is painful at the base of the second toe. Nerve pain comes and goes when sitting or lying down, several times during the day and at night for about 5-10 minutes at a time. I've learned to live with the pain, maybe 3 1/2 on a scale of ten. Conventional wisdom advises to avoid foot surgery unless it is the only option. I got the bright idea that toe loop sandals might be of some help. I also purchased some Japanese Ninja toe socks.When I opened the box I wondered how they would fit. Instructions show you how to loosen all the straps. The straps are movable, there is space for straps to slide inside the shoe making them fully adjustable. Like all sandals of this type they are designed so that the toe loop goes around the base of the big toe, perfect position for someone with a normal big toe. For me, it would be ideal if the toe strap was maybe 3/8 inch further up the toe so the straps would exert greater lateral leverage, when tightened; would fully separate my big toe away from number 2.Tugging on the straps, tighten here, loosen there, I was able to get the sandals to fit perfectly. the more I tighten the toe loop strap, the more it pulls the big toe away towards being straight. I need it to be as tight as I can get it. I found a "sweet spot" where it is just enough without being uncomfortable. With Ninja socks and everything properly adjusted, the angle of my toe is 5-7 degrees. This moves my toe so instead of being crossed over on top of toe 2, it brushes against the side of the other toe. Doesn't sound like much, but it makes all the difference. Wow! after all these years--relief. I had this same idea about 5 years ago, but didn't follow through.I have diabetic feet and some ugly, gnarly toes that I would be too embarrased to wear regular flip flops exposing my feet to public scrutiny. With the Ninja socks, and the toe loop, it all looks quite normal. Great for shopping day in summer heat.I'm retired and so far just wearing these sandals around the house to break in. I have flat feet, no arch, but these feel pretty comfortable right out of the box. They are size 12 and looks like they're true to size, certainly not too small. Will update if any problems arise. In spite of my foot problems, I feel no pain when walking while wearing regular shoes. My feet work pretty well and in spite of appearance the only problem is what I've described. It seems now as if all my problems have been solved so I can just enjoy the improvement not having to think about my feet: like-normal.Walter O.

Due to some pronation issue I've had recurrent left ankle pain for a few months. I remembered how a couple of pairs of Chacos fixed my plantar fascitis on the same foot fifteen or twenty years ago, so I ordered some Z1 Classics only to be disappointed. They did not appear to help the pain, maybe b/c the forefoot/toes were not firmly connected to the footbed. Back go the Z1s and let's try the Z/Cloud 2s with the big toe loop. Yes, indeed. After wearing them for three days the pain is 80% improved. At $ 39 plus tax, no less. That is less than some of the fancier OTC orthotics. So, for high arches in general, plantar fascitis or overpronation look no further.

I use sandals for hiking for about 30 years. I am very happy how well supported the feet feel with the Chaco Z/Cloud sandals.

Nice sandle. The only thing I had a little struggle with is the front strap next to your big toe. Different, but got used to it. A little tough adjusting the tightness of it. Doesn't stop me from wearing them though.

These are the best sandals I have ever owned. My last pair I had for 10 plus year and I beat the hell out of them. They are comfortable even when you wear them for long periods of time. I use them in the river a lot kayaking and wet wading. I even used them for a mud volleyball tournament. They wash off easy great to travel with and just an all around great sandal.

Bought these for the boys in my house. They are great for the summer. Can get wet and wear hiking or tuning or whatever. They know if they wear them they will be comfortable and don't have to worry about ruining them. Super easy to wash and are very versitile.

This is my second pair of Chacos. this pair has the toe loop. The foot bed on chacos suits my feet better than any other footwear I own. I had more trouble getting the strap tension right, but I got that dialed in and they're fine. Prompt delivery.

Ok. So here's the deal, these use brannock sizing. Remember that metal plate in shoe stores that you played with as a kid and eventually stopped using? Yeah that's the size Chaco goes by. In running shoes I'm a solid 11, my toes generally have little to no gap at the end of the shoes and my forefoot is exactly where it should be. 11 in chacos and I was wearing cargo boats instead of sandals. Dropped down a full size to 10 as that's my brannock size, and they fit just like they should. So, if you don't want to do returns just to get the size right, head to a shoe store, use that silly piece of metal, get your size (width too), and then purchase these.