Chaco Z/Cloud 2 Sandal - Men's

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Active Junky put this one at the center of the packing list during recent whale watching and sea kayaking in Baja. For good reason as the straps stay put, cushioning is exceptional and the look suits everything from board shorts to jeans around town. If you’ve never owned the brand, this is your chance. Don’t go another summer without.

There’s a reason why river guides live in their Chaco sandals.  Moment to moment, they’re called upon to tote, pull and paddle even before the trip is fully underway.  What’s more, life after the run isn’t any less varied or demanding – with no time to switch footwear.  Twenty-five years on, the “Z” got a new outsole in Spring 2016 for even more surefooted handling in and out of the water.  For non-guide types, the top sheet gets better for greater foot cushion and personalized fit.  In recent testing, Active Junky admired the less rugged ride of Z/Cloud along with the stability of the non-marking sole.  Included in the upgrade are plenty of new webbing options along with a microbe-munching footbed to repel hot weather odor.