Chaco Women's Z Cloud Outdoor Sandal

Disclaimer: I don't love my feet, but I believe the best reviews give lots of photos/videos & angles to help give a better perspective for potential buyers. *I did not wear the sandals for more than 10 mins. Returned them ONLY because I felt like my feet looked strange in this style & need a toe loop for more support.* Although I decided to return these sandals because it didn't fit my style (preference for my strange feet), I LOVE how they feel. 🥰They are firm but cushioned; you get plenty of support! My arches felt great & I didn't get any initial feelings of irritation (potential blister friction) from the straps. Since they are the cloud version, they do have that extra 5mm of cushion. 😌☁️ Because of this, they are ever so slightly a bit dense; but not in a bad way. You want enough weight to keep your feet balanced/stabalized, but light enough to not exhaust you or end up dragging your feet, along. I didn't get the feeling of the latter becoming an issue. I could see myself wearing these all day long outside, at work, or running errands. 👌🏼 Maybe I'll repurchase them again & give it more time or buy the same style but with a toe loop. I returned them because I feel like I need the extra support of a toe strap. My feet felt as if they were trying to "grab" onto the sole while I was walking around trying them out. Since these are intended to be used for an upcoming festival, I'm being extra picky. 😅 I also don't think the chonky straps /style look best on my strange feet (Kendall Jenner-esque) 🦶🏼🙃. I ordered the Z2 classic (two braided z straps) with the toe loop to see if that looks & feels better for my weird feet. Please excuse the appearance & the lack of a fresh pedicure. 🤭I hope the photos/videos help you with your decision to purchase. 🤗 I will say, if you don't want to wear huge orthopedic shoes or get collagen injections by the time your 35 (major OUCH), lose the flat stylish sandals & get yourself a pair of comfy Chacos 😍. They're not the most stylish but they're cute enough when it comes to taking care of your feet! Comfort > Cuteness, find your perfect fit! 🦶🏼❤️💁🏻‍♀️

Very comfortable!

If you are between a 6.5-7 women's and have a high foot volume and your straps always seem too short, then you should definitely look into trying either a 5 Wide or a 6 Wide. I have never thought my feet were wide, but in Chacos...I guess they are? AND I have to size down to a 5 for the arch to fit in the right place. Also the straps fit me SO much better in the wides. I mainly got these so I could try them on as a test, because Chaco's doesn't really offer a lot of color way options for wides. Which...WHY?? People have wide feet Chaco! Anyways, I have always thought that the regular footbed was just slightly too narrow, and the sides of my feet would rub and get hot spots when i wore my chacos for a while, and I eventually gave up on them. But, I have recently decided to try the Wide-widths they offer, and it has been a journey, but I think the 5 wides as perfect as I can get of a fit. I have more room on the sides of my feet and my toes can spread. I also feel like the heel cup is more comfortable, and will hopefully not rub like the regulars (I will update if they do). I still think I need a slightly longer main strap, because I have a high foot volume and my feet tend to swell, but overall, the 5 wides fit me really good. The comfort of the clouds are really good. They have great arch support and a little cushion as well. The classic footbed has a little more intense arch support and the footbed is pretty firm. I will say the cloud's cushiness is not as cushy as my Teva Terra Fi 5's. Those are my favorite. But the chaco z1 Clouds are a close second. Personally, I didn't like the colorway they offered in the 5 wide, but this was all I could find. So I will be returning these, and ordering a custom pair from Chaco. However, if these were a different colorway, or if they offered more variety in the Wide-widths, I would 100% be keeping these. They are super comfortable.

I absolutely love these shoes! They feel like a massage for my feet. The arch support is on point which helps the entire muscular skeletal -- relieving my knee and herniated disc pain. What a great find and at a very reasonable price.

Great fit and the color is fun. The footbed material seems softer than the styles I’ve had previously so it may wear through faster.

Love these perfect for the river!

They aren't as comfortable as previous chaco sandals

I wrote another rave review for the z2 which i Kept instead of this one. The only reason was I opted for the toe loop for added security. LOVE THEM! Perfect for my mortens neuroma and I wore them all over India. My first sandals in over 15 years. I have narrow feet and this is the first sandal that has actually fit since buckles were done away with.

These really smell after every wear. No matter how much you clean them there is no getting rid of the smell. I have never had this before with any other shoes. Really disappointing.

The Chaco Women’s Z/Cloud 2 sandals are an absolute powerhouse for rugged outdoor adventures, especially if you spend a lot of time around water or on rocky trails. The standout feature is the cloud-like, dual-density PU midsole, which offers a noticeably softer step-in feel right out of the box compared to the traditional, stiff Chaco footbed while still maintaining that stellar, podiatrist-certified arch support. The toe loop provides an extra secure, locked-in fit that prevents your feet from sliding forward on steep descents or in swift river currents, and the fully adjustable straps allow for a truly custom fit once you get the hang of the continuous webbing system. The main drawback is the weight—they are definitely on the heavier, clunkier side for a sandal, and that secure fit means you have to patiently micro-adjust the straps to avoid blisters or toe-crushing tightness during the first couple of hikes.

Just did 6 weeks backpacking in Asia and while still working them in it sucked when they would get wet and rub but now their worked in on my god I love these sandals far better than tevas and i had heard stories of people getting sand in them I must've been to 30 beaches and spent weeks in the sand and had no issues loves the arche support