Chaco Zong Sandal

I have had a bunch of chacos and for me these took some getting used to. They will stay on your foot very well, but it took me a few weeks of wear to feel comfortable hiking anything technical. Make sure you floss them (pulling the straps back and forth) or they will wear out faster. The only way to get rid of the cinch up problem is to wear them more and get them wet, they will get over that phase I promise! I normally wear a size 10-10 and 1/2 street shoe, with Chacos I wear a size 9 and they fit great. I also have a wider foot and have had no need for wider width chacos. These eventually became my second favorite pair!

But these feel great! I developed plantar fascitis in my foot and flat stopped wearing thong sandals because they were making the pain worse. I decided to try these because of the footbed on a recent beach vacation and have to report that my feet have never felt better. The arch support is second to none including my previous pair of tevas. I was just going to wear them around the beach but now wear them all the time. I wear a size 15 nike running shoe and the 15 zong fit perfect. Go to the chaco website for a printable sizing chart you can place your foot on if you are not sure what size to get.

I own this sandal in hemlock. I've owned Chaco Z2s and Flips before and I was looking for something that would bridge the two in terms of cost and usefulness. These sandals are quite good, definitely a step up in durability and functionality from your everyday sandal or flip-flop, but without the backstrap I've found they aren't particularly useful in steep or wet conditions. I will keep this pair for wearing around town, but I've purchased a new pair of Z1s for use around the water at my family's lakeside Montana cabin. Bottom line: This is a good sandal, but it just isn't as great as the classic Chaco.

I have had the zong for about two years now and I am at this site to buy a new pair exactly like them. They don't fall off my feet, they get me where I need to go, and they outlast anything out there. i personally have heel-straps and the zong has provided me with a secure fit with the ease of slippers. i have mountain biked in them, horse-back ridden in them, ran, climbed, jumped, even pushed cars.i wore them on moving day while walking backwards with a couch in my hands. its 30 degrees F today and i am wearing them now. good sandals

I have had a couple of pairs of these for the past several years. It's just really nice to be able to slip on sandals without worrying about a backstrap. But even though they are slip-on, I can still do anything I want in them (with the exception of hiking in mud, because you can slip out the back). Chacos provide excellent support, and the toe loop not only helps keep the sandal from falling off, but provides lateral stability. I even hiked Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica in these with no problems at all. I recommend them highly!!

I know I am a girl but I actually bought the men's version because I like the wider sole... I cannot live without these sandals. I am convinced of it. I have 3 pairs of Chacos now and these definitely head up the rotation. I have worn these hiking, around town, paddling; pretty much everywhere and I love them. They are completely comfortable, they stay on when I need them too and slip off when I don't. My only problem is once you get sand in the soles at the strap holes it gets tougher and tougher to adjust.

I actually have a pair of Chongs, the predecessor of the Zong. Have had them over 3 years now and they just won't die. Bomber sandals...and still one of my favorites. The only time I have issues with sliding out the back is if its a bit wet, etc. I almost lost them in knee-deep mud hiking a slot canyon recently, which is a situation it would've been nice to have the backs on, but I honestly prefer the ease and comfort of the backless sandals. Five stars.

You know, I had the same problem at first as the guy whose foot kept coming out of the sandal. But I tell you, when I loosened the sandal straps over my instep, it made a huge difference. It's as if the tightened straps actually pushed my foot out, while the loosened straps allowed my foot to stay in the sandal with ease. These things are amazing! Just like George Kanstanza on Seinfeld, if you "Do the opposite," it really works!

I guess I just have to bite the bullet and accept that the beloved Chong style is not coming back. Dang it. I like the look of the Chong better than the Zong, maybe I'm a ding-dong!
Love the Chaco footbed, better than any other for us high arched trekkers. Like others have said, can do ANYTHING in the Chacos. If you coming out of them, snug up the straps and you can't go wrong. Bang a Gong!

I've worn Chaco's for years from the sandals to the zongs. Loved every pair of them. High quality and trusted durability. Chaco makes some of the best shoes in the business, I've literally only had one pair wear out and that was after 300+ uses over 2 years. The usual problem at the first with straps cinching down, you just need to wear them in. It's normal for Chacos to do. Love these zongs, recommend highly.