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Sporting a lightweight design and high-performance outsoles, Chaco Z/1 open-toe sandals set a high standard of comfort.
Designed with river-guide roots, and adapted for outdoor use virtually everywhere, the Z/1 sandal from Chaco gives you increased lateral stability, aggressive arch support, and a traction-finding sole. Wear them on the river, on the trail, and around the village - the fully adjustable, and continuous polyester webbing system allows you to dial in the perfect fit, while the beefy Vibram outsole provides traction and protection wherever you wander. 26th Anniversary
Chaco's original design, the Z/1, is still the "go-to" sandal for River Guides and wilderness professionals. Open toed, super comfortable, seen on rivers and mountains worldwide.
Open toe design allows for use with socks or booties.
Soft polyester webbing dries faster than nylon and maintains a consistent fit in all conditions.
New lighter PU formulation makes this sandal as light as competitive products made with less durable EVA.
Sculpted heel riser provides foot stability and greater heel-side comfort.
Chaco BioCentric footbed, in two widths, provides all-day comfort and controls pronation.
Chaco's taken the most intelligent features from their Colorado and Terreno soles and built them into the new Unaweep hybrid. Lug pattern and spacing make this sole virtually self-cleaning, and with Vibram durability, the Unaweep is ready for the trail; sand, stone, or submerged.
BioCentric footbed:
Aggressive arch support controls pronation.
Sculpted heel cup centers the foot's natural shock absorbing pad under the heel bone.
Heel riser increases lateral stability.
Multiple widths ensure a proper fit.
The Chaco Z1 is everything Chaco has to offer without the strap that goes around your toe providing for the easiest and fastest of entries and exits
An easily adjustable pull through strap system ensures that you can pick the fit, super tight for the most technical of situations or a little looser, when it is time to relax
Comes with the Uniweep sole which will provide excellent traction throughout the wettest conditions and is 20 percent lighter than the older versions of this sandal
BioCentric footbeds provide a level of comfort and performance seldom found in sport sandals. Chaco's infinitely-adjustable, pull-through strap system and a single buckle hold your feet securely in all kinds of conditions
All Chaco products can be resoled heightening the sustaibility features of this product
Available in Black, Cactus or Trail Rust
The Chaco original and still the preferred sandal for river-guides and outdoor professionals, the Chaco Z/1 Unaweep2 Sandals for Men are durable, supportive and comfortable. Built with soft polyester webbing, the Z/1 is fully adjustable, ensuring the perfect fit and with an open-toe design, is sock friendly. Chaco's BioCentric® footbed supports your arch in and out of the water and a Virbram® Unaweep Outsole provides excellent traction, slip- resistance and thanks to angled lugs, is virtually self cleaning. So whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a first time kayaker, the Z/1® will meet your needs and outperform your expectations.
The Chaco Men's Z/1 Unaweep Sandals keep your feet happy on hikes with their light weight and grippy lug pattern.
Chaco's original design is still the "go to" sandal for river guides and wilderness professionals. With Chaco's BioCentric™ footbed and sock-friendly open-toe design, the Z/1 Unaweep provides a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and easily adjustable pull-through strap system holds your feet securely in every condition, making this ultra-durable style a top choice for outdoor adventurers.
The Chaco Unaweep is a classic for a reason.
The Chaco Men's Z/1 Unaweep Sandals keep your feet happy on hikes with their light weight and grippy lug pattern. The sandal's Vibram Unaweep outsole's self-cleaning technology offers steady footing on dry trails or river beds. Chaco's BioCentric contoured footbed molds to your foot's shape for optimal support while the polyurethane development with air bubbles cuts weight making the shoe lighter. The Z/1 strap configuration features an open toe design for those who like unfettered toes or wearing socks under their sandals.
The Z/1 from Chaco gives more comfort and a better fit than you'd ever imagine you could get from a sandal. The original design that's still the "go-to" sandal for river guides and outdoor professionals.
Our original design is still the go-to sandal for river guides and wilderness professionals. With our BioCentricTM footbed and sock-friendly open-toe design, the Z/1® provides a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and easily adjustable pull-through strap system holds your feet securely in every condition, making this ultra-durable style a top choice for outdoor adventurers.
The Chaco Z/1 Unaweep is still the "go to" sandal for river guides and wilderness professionals. With the BioCentric™ footbed and sock-friendly open-toe design, the Z/1 provides a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and easily adjustable pull-through strap system holds your feet securely in every condition, making this ultra-durable style a top choice for outdoor adventurers.
NOW 20% lighter. BioCentric" footbeds and an easy open toe design provide a level of comfort and performance seldom found in sport sandals. Our infinitely-adjustable, pull-through strap system and a single buckle hold your feet securely in all kinds of conditions. Durable off-road sandals that will take you down the river or around the globe.
Chaco Z1 Sandal Fit Video
Chaco's original design is still "the" sandal. With Chaco's BioCentric™ footbed and sock-friendly open-toe design, the Z/1® provides a level of comfort and performance seldom found in a sport sandal. A single buckle and easily adjustable pull-through strap system holds your feet securely in every condition.
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| Adjustability: | Adjustable strap |
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| Adjustment: | Continuous pull through strap |
| Average weight: | 30 ounces |
| Average weight - metric: | 0.85 kilogram |
| Closure style: | Adjustable Buckle |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Cut: | Low |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | Polyurethane, rubber, nylon |
| Midsole: | polyurethane |
| Outsole: | Vibram rubber |
| Recommended Use: | Casual, fly fishing, river wading, camping, hiking |
| Sole: | Unaweep Vibram® non-marking |
| Strap material: | 1 inch polyester webbing |
| Style: | Sport |
| Topsole: | Polyurethane |
| Upper: | polyester webbing |
| Waterproof: | Not applicable |
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 | Chaco Z1 Unaweep Sandals Black | $95.00 |
 | Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals Black | $49.98 |
 | Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Wide | $95.00 |
 | Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandals Cactus | $49.98 |
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 | Chaco Z/1 Sandal - Women's | $56.97 - $99.00 |
 | Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Performance Sandals - Women's | $54.95 |
 | Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Wide - Women's | $95.00 |
 | Chaco Z/2 Sandal - Women's | $59.99 - $99.00 |
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| Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Wide Men's Footwear > Sandals | $95.00 |
 | Chaco Z/2 Sandal Men's Footwear > Sandals | $54.95 - $99.00 |
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 | Cactus |  | Shadow |
 | Riptide |  | Singletrack |
 | Trail Ru |  | Trail Rust |
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| Oakley Crater Slide | Birkenstock Arizona Leather | Keen Laguna |
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| Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck | Keen Laguna Multi-Sport Sandals | Keen Venice |
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The One | |
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| 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. | |
| manzanita moonster at REI on 09/13/2007 | |
It's Chaco | |
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| 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. | |
| Montana Explorer at REI on 09/05/2007 | |
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| I got a great deal on these and I was excited to try them out and I did, on the streets and sidewalks of Manhattan, for father's day. However, there was something I suspected would be a problem and it was: there was not enough cushioning and the surface of the footbed was too hard. I have serious issues, not with biomechanical problems but simply with the all-too common flat flat, wide feet, overpronation, and the fact that my big toe is bigger than my second toe, so I guess that leads to other problems. One podiatrist says that in itself is a problem potentially causing other problems. Anyway, after a few miles of stop-and-go walking, the bottom of one foot (the ball just above the arch) as well as the tips of the second toes were chafing and sore (because the surface was too hard?) I wanted to know if this will pass and if anyone else has experienced this or if I should move on and stick to my Birkis. I WILL NOT wear sandals with socks; my wife even prefers me wearing these to sneakers but never with socks! | |
| Andy B. at Zappos.com on 06/21/2009 | |
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| I like the concept of sandals, but for some reason I can't stand the way men's sandals look. The leather fisherman style to me look pretty lame, and most sports sandals, with their velcro straps and all, always look like little kids' sandals. Keen are nice, but they are basically water shoes and not open enough to me to be considered sandals. Thus, I favor flip-flops during the summer, but when real walking is required these just don't cut it. So, to me, these are the perfect thing: a rugged, good looking men's sandal that are substantial, comfortable, and fully adjustable. The footbed is great, and the soles are much more rugged than even Keens. I only have one complaint: the "one piece strap" that makes it fully adjustable also means that itself adjusts to some extent throughout the day. The strap on the forefoot tends to tighten at the expense of the strap with the buckle, which tends to loosen. Not a huge problem, but a slight nuisance, thus the 4 stars rather than 5. | |
| Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/08/2009 | |
extemely stable | |
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| 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. | |
| maddog7 at REI on 05/18/2008 | |
Z1 good to the grave | |
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I originally got these when they first came out as an alt to Tevas. I got them back in college, had them for over 5 years, lost them, bought a new pair, continue to still have them. The support is uncanny for a sandal and the sole can be replaced, which makes your $ stretch. Guess I'm kind of one of those people that if it's good why change. I have a low arch profile and wide toe box. Comfort is great with water to trail entry and has good mileage on walks up to 4 miles and then I would have to switch to something with more support, trail shoes. The cushions/rubber seems like a magical compound such as Disney 'blubber'. It has good support as stated but it seems to be endless. A definite yes for all. | |
| qooper0072186796 at Backcountry.com on 04/29/2008 | |
One week in Costa Rica | |
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Chacos have excellent arch support and stability, and they wear more like expensive hiking shoes with nice inserts in that regard. In fact, my father-in-law wears them for backcountry hiking. I took my first pair to Costa Rica for wear on the beach, hiking through rivers, walking around, and, after a rinse, nice dinners. The performance and toughness of the Chacos was great. The abrasive footbeds take some getting used to, but they're designed that way to reduce foot slippage. One caveat for wear on the beach and in dusty environments: sand and dirt can enter the soles of the Chacos through the strap slits, and can reduce the ease with which the straps adjust. I spent a good deal of time banging the Chacos around trying to get the sand and dirt out. | |
| mat2898638 at Backcountry.com on 03/23/2009 | |
Worth all the hype | |
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I never owned original made in the U.S. Chaco's. The one's I bought are made in China, but I still love mine and highly recommend them. I've worn mine all summer long, at least 4 days a week, and they show little signs of wear. They are extremely comfortable and fit very well. The vibram sole provides awesome traction. Also, Chaco, is the only sandal company that designs their shoes with the American Podiatric Medical Association, to make sure the footbed conforms to the natural shape of your foot and your arch is properly supported. They are great, and anyone who spends anytime in the outdoors definitely should have a pair. They are tough, rugged, and comfortable. What else can you ask for in footwear? | |
| Matthew Tabrys at Backcountry.com on 09/27/2009 | |
Good once you get used to them | |
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I bought these because my girlfriend raved about how comfortable Chacos are. Mine were uncomfortable at first (more so than a usual pair of new shoes), but became very comfortable after a few weeks of breaking them in. I'm now very happy with the purchase overall. One annoying thing: when I tighten the sandal, I have a lot of "excess strap" that hangs down from the buckle... touching the ground, actually. It flaps when I walk, which is kind of annoying. I'm told that if I pay for the shipping, I can send them back to Chaco and they'll cut and re-hem the "excess strap" for me. Being too cheap to do so, I guess I'll either deal with it or cut and re-hem myself. | |
| mjs2470060 at Backcountry.com on 11/07/2008 | |
Oh Chaco, How I love the! | |
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What can I say? I've been wearing Chaco's for more than 10 years. They support my feet like a champ, and never give me rub marks. I've backpacked with these as my primary shoe all over Utah and Montana. I've walked to class through a snowstorm with them, and hiked peaks in the Wasatch. The Chaco's recently graduated from a 18 day private Grand Canyon float. I even discovered a line in a free write from an x girl friend of mine talking about our love for Chacos. I tried to hate Chaco when they moved production to out of Colorado, but hey, now I like the shoes and everything. | |
| Bryan Bennett at Backcountry.com on 11/10/2008 | |
These are not for everyone. | |
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My wife has owned Chaco's for a few years. She LOVES them. She was very happy when I decided to get a pair and try them. I have owned my pair for about a month. I have tried to wear them almost everyday waiting for them to start to feel good. I have gone back to the store to have the straps adjusted by a salesperson. I bought a smaller pair to try to get them to fit better. I bought a larger pair for the same reason. The straps are a HUGE problem for me. They are either too loose, as to cause the shoe to flop around, or they are too tight and cut into my feet. Also the rubbery soles really cause my feet to sweat. I can't store them in my closet, because they stink it up. I'm going to try putting some mole skin on the straps to stop them from cutting into my feet. I'm starting to think I've made a bad purchase. If you want something that flops around when you run, or something that digs into your feet, these are the sandals for you. Otherwise, consider getting something for a third of the price. | |
| Mark Sholl at Backcountry.com on 08/10/2006 | |
Moving to Michigan and Made in China. | |
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When I wondered about the new MADE IN CHINA tag on my chacos, this is what I was told by Chaco Help. | |
| ckostas at Backcountry.com on 05/12/2009 | |
NOW MADE IN CHINA! | |
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We do, we all love our Chacos! Who wouldnt? If youre like me, you have more than one epic you could tell while you wearing your Chacos. And chances are, if you bought them before July 2008, youre Chacos were either MADE IN COLORADO, USA, Like mine, or ASSEMBLED WITH PRIDE IN COLORADO USA. | |
| ckostas at Backcountry.com on 05/09/2009 | |
Don't believe the hype | |
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| 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. | |
| That one guy, Jeff at REI on 03/20/2008 | |
Ouch! | |
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| 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. | |
| Jason P at REI on 03/31/2008 | |
Don't waste your money | |
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| 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!) | |
| Not bad at REI on 06/08/2008 | |
BAH. | |
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| 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. | |
| ak907 at REI on 09/12/2007 | |
bad sole | |
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Sole began to peel apart after 2 weeks of extremely light use slowly getting worse and worse. I got the stealth sole the second time and haven't had a problem with it yet. | |
| geoboy37a at Backcountry.com on 09/06/2006 | |
Require some getting used to... | |
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| 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? | |
| jbviau at REI on 10/19/2007 | |
Depends on what you are looking for | |
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So these seem like sturdy strong sandals and if they were in line for what i wanted i would prob have loved them with 5 stars. Do not be fooled these things are heavy with a capital H and really are not in the least bit subtle...they are really loud for sandals (unless you buy the black straps). I am going on extended international travel and these things would have screamed "loud american" while adding what felt like 5 lbs to my pack. So in short if you are looking for around town sandals in a place like Boulder or some other gear flashing town they are perfect...if you want to carry these in your pack on a BC trip or to travel abroad definitely look elsewhere. | |
| frarth1026584 at Backcountry.com on 11/21/2008 | |
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| Not as comfortable as Tevas! I have had this for a month now and have already gone through a box of bandaids. The footbed is very nice, but the top strap tends to cut into your foot no matter how you adjust it. I've had to keep the top strap contact area pretty much taped up to prevent blisters and cutting. | |
| Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/28/2009 | |
comfy wit socks | |
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Yes, they fit well. Yes, they improve posture, but kinda saggy baggy barefoot. If you're 73 and would normally wear Birkenstocks with socks, get these instead. | |
| Heywood Jablowme at Backcountry.com on 03/24/2009 | |
