![]() They’re sturdy enough to hike in (we’ve read reviews from other hikers who have done long treks in these sandals alone), the soles have great traction, and they’re useful for river crossings and other water activities. We wouldn’t consider them ultralight, but at under 14 ounces( for most sizes), they’re light enough for most backpackers and easy to pack because of their low-profile design. ![]() We found these sandals useful in many environments, including day hiking in Oregon’s Cascades, car camping near Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks, and for hanging out by rivers and lakes, but they're ideal for backpackers. So if you’re looking for the perfect combination of adventure sandals and camp shoes, these have stood the test of time. While the straps absorb water, we’d consider these shoes essentially waterproof and practical for when your feet are bound to get wet. I’ve used them for river crossings on backpacking and hiking trips in Glacier National Park, Colorado’s Gore Range, while guiding trips in Southeast Alaska, for fly fishing along Colorado’s Arkansas River, on rafting trips in Colorado and British Columbia, and they’ve always served me well. They’re particularly useful for campers who also want a shoe capable of some adventures.Īlong with many nights around the campfire, we’ve used these sandals for hikes, river crossings, rafting trips, and we’ve even backpacked in them (though we’d still recommend boots or trail runners).įording rivers is much easier in these shoes since they’re stable and have good soles that grip on wet, slick rocks. The Chaco Z/1 Classics are ideal for campers who want a sandal rather than a slipper. We have yet to find a more functional and durable pair of sandals for camping. You can kick back and relax in them and take them out for a big hike if you want to. They offer grip, support, and stability you can get them wet or wear them with some good wool socks if you need them to be warmer. I’ve worn these sandals for camping, hiking, backpacking, river trips, river crossings, and more for the last 15 years, and they’ve remained a trusty partner for my feet. Its wide and comfortable footbed also makes it a winner in our Best Plus Size Outdoor Gear guide. Chacos won awards in other Treeline gear reviews, too, including as the best hiking sandals and best sandal for wet wading and fly fishing. These durable, supportive, and functional camp sandals have stood the test of time. And while the brand now has many different models, we still love the Z/1 Classic and it wins our award fo best camp sandal. If the Teva Ember Moc hasn’t quite reached ubiquity at camp, men's and women's Chacos surely have. What we liked: durable and versatile sandals for camping, hiking, and water sports Waterproof: yes (the straps do absorb water)īest for: people who want to buy one pair to last a decade, trips with water, trips with hiking Winter camping, hut trips, winter cabin trips, summer high alitude or alpine trips Recovery for runners, MTBers, hikers, climbers I hope to buy a pair for my husband, perhaps on black Friday the adult shoe price will drop to suit my wallet, fingers crossed.People who want to buy one pair to last a decade, trips with water, trips with hiking My kids wear them around the house and my son rocked his on a grocery trip, they look great and haven't had any complaints from the kiddos so far. they don't make my feet sweat, they have thick soles, and my feet and back feel great after a long day of house chores, I cannot say the same for previous house shoes.I do find them to be a bit wide and my foot kinda swims in there a little but I like the extra wiggle room and its not bad at all, my foot remains in place with every step and doesn't slide out so no biggie, socks do the trick. In the mean time though, I've worn mine for about 3 days straight around the house, let me tell you! I find them very comfortable. I ordered 3 pairs, blue for my son who is 10 wearing a size 4, pink purple for my 9 year old daughter which i had to size up since there were no size 3, lastly, I ordered one for me to match my daughter's ( size 6 usually wear 7).I bought to take out camping, I feel they will be great to wear around bonfires, hang around the cabin or tent, so easy to slip on if you have to go tinkle late at night.
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