@@dgreen3135 I ended up getting some Xero z-trails not as good as chacos but I’ve gotten so used to wearing 0 drop footwear that I can’t wear chacos anymore without my feet hurting
I'm wondering if it's healthy (or convenient) to not be able to walk around barefoot without feeling pain. I plan to buy these for around-the-house stuff but I just bought a pair of Xero's for outdoor use, which are known to be zero arch sandals and claim that this is better for feet. I don't know either way but I would assume people would want to avoid needing a pair of shoes to walk? Any commentary on this would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Sarah, I appreciate your comment. To answer your question, the science is not fully settled on the subject of arch support. Anecdotally, more support has always improved my life. However, I am well read on the minimalist movement, and I find it interesting and occasionally compelling. I would say that a person who strengthens their arch very intentionally with highly selective stages benefits from footwear that encourages this, may see positive results. However, the narrative that arch support or heel support is bad for the foot is plainly bonkers pseudoscience. Injuries happen when the body is tired and form is sloppy, the support prevents such ill advised misalignment. In my case, a year ago, I had been wearing supportive shoes all day every day and suddenly was barefoot all day every day, the abruptness of the transition caused discomfort, not the underlying footwear philosophy. Thank you for your comment and I wish you the best on your shoe journey.
Excellent video. I own two pairs of chaco womens ZX/2 sandals and never realized they sell different footbeds. Just bought the silver looking pair in this video from Amazon. Ill have to seenif Im gonna keep these or stay with my oofos slis
I’ve had two pairs and both have broken where the strap runs through the shoe. BOTH! I only wore them walking the dog and trips to the grocery store. Haha, pass on these
I normally wear a size 9 in closed toed shoes, yet wear a 7 with my chaco sandals. Yet a brannok sizer has me at size 8 (I think, it's been a while since I used one.) And I have wide feet, so the forefoot/toebox of a shoe has to be wide enough.
Converse and Nike are both part of the same company and frequently run a little bit short, causing people to upsize a bit. ... ideally, if you could use a brannock device to measure your medial arch length (heel-to-ball flex length) that would be the most useful measurement. Assuming you do not have a brannock device at home, I would probably recommend you go with size 10, since the Chillos run big.
dont know if you got them yet but im a size 10.5 for nike, 9 converse and an 8 in chaco. i hope this helps since i normally see people with chacos that are way too big for them lol
Man that was a nice review you did. I would like to get a pair of those those look like they will be more easier for me to put on. I have a question? Do you know if they make those in big size and do they come wide. I have big very very wide feet sz14 5 EEEEE with very very fat wide toe. It's very hard for me to find Footwear because they don't make a shoes that's wide enough for my foot. I have to wear flip-flops year round even in the winter time in 20 to 30 degree temperature. I like them for 1. The footbed look like it's soft for the foot 2. They don't have the toe Loop. I tried the ones with the toe loop and my big toe will not fit through it. 3. You can wear socks with those. I know socks and sandals do not go together but I can't find a tennis shoe or a socks that will fit my foot because it's so wide and being barefooted 👣 in flip-flops in the winter time your toes get cold real fast and I like to keep my toes warm this winter. My best friend's wife is making me some custom socks right now for me to wear for the winter this year those sandals would work great. Love my flip-flops I've been wearing them for 30 years now but I have trouble getting them to fit my foot because my foot is wider than the flip flop straps. Oh one more question do you know it if those straps loosen up wide enough to fit a very very wide foot with very fat wide toe through them. It really sucks having a foot this very wide with fat wide toe . Thank you and I apologize for being so long.
Hey Mack, thanks for your comment! ... hmm, lots of questions here, forgive me if I miss one. 1. they do not currently come in wide, size M's 14 should be available though 2. the footbed is soft, and you are correct there is not a toe loop 3. have you tried Injini socks? 4. z-strap does allow for some adjustment for both width and volume, but I'll be truthful in saying that it is a fairly minimal range of adjustment
@@williamjesnider you are welcome man thank you for sharing your video. Oh man they need to for people like me. That's awesome to hear the foot bed is soft. Yes I tried the injinji socks and they would not fit me. "LOL" I pulled the socks as wide as I could and I could get three toes in the socks. I lay the sock down flat and put my foot on top of the sock and my foot was still wider than the Socks. My two last Toes were far off the sock. So I measured how wide the socks were. It measure 4 inches wide and my foot is a little over 6 inches wide when my foot doctor measured it. That's how wide my feet are. I really do like those socks though. I gave the socks to my son who has a wide foot two but they fit him with no problem. He loves wearing them with his flip-flops in the winter time. He says they keep his toes warm.I tried the once with the Z strap and could not get my foot to fit in it for some reason. I guess the straps don't adjust wide enough for my foot. I set my foot on top of the sandal and it showed that it should had fit good but I could not get them on my feet for some reason. I wondered of it's because of my toes being very wide. I have been told your feet can be wide put your toes can cause the problem. I wish I could find a store that sells them and try them on. Thank you
@@williamjesnider hello how you doing. I just want to say thank you for your information I bought me a pair of the chillos sandals. The size is perfect but the width I'm having issues with. I have to have custom straps added to them so they will fit my foot Barefoot 👣 or with socks on. My best friend's wife made me some custom socks to fit my wide feet so I can wear these with the sandal. Man I'm so excited I haven't worn socks in 30 years. With the socks being comfortable and the sandals being comfortable I have a nice pair of Footwear. Wish I could find something that was closed toes the stead of open toes. But I'm used to wearing sandals in the winter. My toes would definitely be warm this winter. 2 Question ? How is your sandals holding up are you still wearing them. And do you have the toe socks. Again thank you it's very very hard to find Footwear when you have a very very wide foot with fat wide toes.
I’m a sophomore in high school and I want some Chaco Z1’s and I wear a 10.5 in my nikes, but on the website it says to go up to the next whole size, but then I saw some reviews on Amazon and said to go down one size,so I don’t know what to do, please help!!
Nice one mate! This information was very useful when making a decision to purchase these. Hope all is well with you
I’m really looking into getting these I’ve read numerous reviews of the side piece where the strap runs through breaking have you had this problem?
Mine broke within one hour of having them. Don’t make any sudden moves if wearing them
@@dgreen3135 I ended up getting some Xero z-trails not as good as chacos but I’ve gotten so used to wearing 0 drop footwear that I can’t wear chacos anymore without my feet hurting
Nice! Awesome review thanks for posting
Hey! You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Does it smell if its wet and during dry down after wet?
I'm wondering if it's healthy (or convenient) to not be able to walk around barefoot without feeling pain. I plan to buy these for around-the-house stuff but I just bought a pair of Xero's for outdoor use, which are known to be zero arch sandals and claim that this is better for feet. I don't know either way but I would assume people would want to avoid needing a pair of shoes to walk? Any commentary on this would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Sarah, I appreciate your comment. To answer your question, the science is not fully settled on the subject of arch support. Anecdotally, more support has always improved my life. However, I am well read on the minimalist movement, and I find it interesting and occasionally compelling. I would say that a person who strengthens their arch very intentionally with highly selective stages benefits from footwear that encourages this, may see positive results. However, the narrative that arch support or heel support is bad for the foot is plainly bonkers pseudoscience. Injuries happen when the body is tired and form is sloppy, the support prevents such ill advised misalignment. In my case, a year ago, I had been wearing supportive shoes all day every day and suddenly was barefoot all day every day, the abruptness of the transition caused discomfort, not the underlying footwear philosophy. Thank you for your comment and I wish you the best on your shoe journey.
Excellent video. I own two pairs of chaco womens ZX/2 sandals and never realized they sell different footbeds. Just bought the silver looking pair in this video from Amazon. Ill have to seenif Im gonna keep these or stay with my oofos slis
I’ve had two pairs and both have broken where the strap runs through the shoe. BOTH! I only wore them walking the dog and trips to the grocery store. Haha, pass on these
I wear a size 11 in every shoe ever. I wear a 10 in Chaco everything lol. Love the chillos tho!
Same same, thanks for sharing your perspective Grey
I normally wear a size 9 in closed toed shoes, yet wear a 7 with my chaco sandals. Yet a brannok sizer has me at size 8 (I think, it's been a while since I used one.) And I have wide feet, so the forefoot/toebox of a shoe has to be wide enough.
Thanks for your review. I’m a 7 normally, do you think the 7 in men’s would be fine?
tough for me to know. If I had a current measurement from a brannock device I could tell you with some confidence
what color are yours? ochre?
So I wear a 10.5 in almost all types of shoe (converse, nikes, vans etc.) What size would you recommend I get? Thanks!
Converse and Nike are both part of the same company and frequently run a little bit short, causing people to upsize a bit. ... ideally, if you could use a brannock device to measure your medial arch length (heel-to-ball flex length) that would be the most useful measurement. Assuming you do not have a brannock device at home, I would probably recommend you go with size 10, since the Chillos run big.
dont know if you got them yet but im a size 10.5 for nike, 9 converse and an 8 in chaco. i hope this helps since i normally see people with chacos that are way too big for them lol
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Man that was a nice review you did. I would like to get a pair of those those look like they will be more easier for me to put on. I have a question? Do you know if they make those in big size and do they come wide. I have big very very wide feet sz14 5 EEEEE with very very fat wide toe. It's very hard for me to find Footwear because they don't make a shoes that's wide enough for my foot. I have to wear flip-flops year round even in the winter time in 20 to 30 degree temperature. I like them for 1. The footbed look like it's soft for the foot 2. They don't have the toe Loop. I tried the ones with the toe loop and my big toe will not fit through it. 3. You can wear socks with those. I know socks and sandals do not go together but I can't find a tennis shoe or a socks that will fit my foot because it's so wide and being barefooted 👣 in flip-flops in the winter time your toes get cold real fast and I like to keep my toes warm this winter. My best friend's wife is making me some custom socks right now for me to wear for the winter this year those sandals would work great. Love my flip-flops I've been wearing them for 30 years now but I have trouble getting them to fit my foot because my foot is wider than the flip flop straps. Oh one more question do you know it if those straps loosen up wide enough to fit a very very wide foot with very fat wide toe through them. It really sucks having a foot this very wide with fat wide toe . Thank you and I apologize for being so long.
Hey Mack, thanks for your comment! ... hmm, lots of questions here, forgive me if I miss one.
1. they do not currently come in wide, size M's 14 should be available though
2. the footbed is soft, and you are correct there is not a toe loop
3. have you tried Injini socks?
4. z-strap does allow for some adjustment for both width and volume, but I'll be truthful in saying that it is a fairly minimal range of adjustment
@@williamjesnider you are welcome man thank you for sharing your video. Oh man they need to for people like me. That's awesome to hear the foot bed is soft. Yes I tried the injinji socks and they would not fit me. "LOL" I pulled the socks as wide as I could and I could get three toes in the socks. I lay the sock down flat and put my foot on top of the sock and my foot was still wider than the Socks. My two last Toes were far off the sock. So I measured how wide the socks were. It measure 4 inches wide and my foot is a little over 6 inches wide when my foot doctor measured it. That's how wide my feet are. I really do like those socks though. I gave the socks to my son who has a wide foot two but they fit him with no problem. He loves wearing them with his flip-flops in the winter time. He says they keep his toes warm.I tried the once with the Z strap and could not get my foot to fit in it for some reason. I guess the straps don't adjust wide enough for my foot. I set my foot on top of the sandal and it showed that it should had fit good but I could not get them on my feet for some reason. I wondered of it's because of my toes being very wide. I have been told your feet can be wide put your toes can cause the problem. I wish I could find a store that sells them and try them on. Thank you
@@williamjesnider hello how you doing. I just want to say thank you for your information I bought me a pair of the chillos sandals. The size is perfect but the width I'm having issues with. I have to have custom straps added to them so they will fit my foot Barefoot 👣 or with socks on. My best friend's wife made me some custom socks to fit my wide feet so I can wear these with the sandal. Man I'm so excited I haven't worn socks in 30 years. With the socks being comfortable and the sandals being comfortable I have a nice pair of Footwear. Wish I could find something that was closed toes the stead of open toes. But I'm used to wearing sandals in the winter. My toes would definitely be warm this winter. 2 Question ? How is your sandals holding up are you still wearing them. And do you have the toe socks. Again thank you it's very very hard to find Footwear when you have a very very wide foot with fat wide toes.
I’m a sophomore in high school and I want some Chaco Z1’s and I wear a 10.5 in my nikes, but on the website it says to go up to the next whole size, but then I saw some reviews on Amazon and said to go down one size,so I don’t know what to do, please help!!
Nike sizes inaccurately, dont use their sizes as a baseline. For this particular chaco product, I went down a half size.
same!
Mine broke within the first hour of owning them
This chaco chillos slide use very low quality material because my slide it break them self after I use it 1month and 18 days