LOVE how light weight these are! The cushioned straps around the ankle made it super comfortable and there was no break in time. I chose the one without a toe loop because I subscribe to the socks and sandals gang and was initially worried about support when walking around but they delivered! I didn't get any blisters and they were great even after walking around in them an entire day. I previously owned a pair of ZX/2s and did quite a bit of hiking in them (ranging from 5-12 miles), especially when water crossings were involved. Compared to those, these do not feel like they have as much grip/traction, especially on rocky surfaces. However, they are light enough that I would bring them backpacking as water and camp shoes. So it just depends what use cases you're looking for! Overall, love the color and the fit, just wouldn't take them on any more technical scrambles like the ZX/2s :) This review was written after receiving a free sample from Chaco Footwear
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