Chaco Men's Cushz Sandal

Most comfortable shoe you'll ever wear. It has a proper foot bed and supports your arch and cushions your heal. My plantar fascitis went away in a week. 4th pair in 15 years. Great sole. Perfect on my sailboat. Holds the deck and no slipping Thur the straps in rough wet seas.

Whenever I try on Chao's in the store they have a massive arch lump that's in the wrong place for my foot, and they're just an awful experience. These don't have an arch lump, so I went for them. But they have lumps on either side of the heel. WHY!?! On one of my feet these lumps are tolerable and become unnoticeable after just a minute. On my other foot they are a constant pressure for hours and days on end. This is completely unnecessary and makes the shoes unwearable. I gotta return them. I have one pair of Chaco's made in a brief period when the company must've backed off on their internal motto of "We know what shape your feet ought to be and we will only make sandals for that shape!" They're basically flat. No lumps. This shows that the heel strap lumps are not necessary for structure. It's just that Chaco's wants your feet to conform. Well, mine don't. Darn! Other than the company's poor judgement on shape, these are light weight, very durable, and comfy. But the fit is just awful! And they're expensive.

Chaco’s have been my outdoor sandal. The firm footbed and strapping system has been a solid performer, far better than the majority of outdoor sandals on the market. That firmness though doesn’t provide any cushioning, which the Cushz does. So far just testing them out on the carpet these have the same contoured footbed, with that extra plush feel. The sole isn’t rugged like the traditional Z’s so I don’t expect these to have the same durability. But as an everyday sandal these are absolutely perfect. The heel strap is lined with soft neoprene and do slip a little, just tighten the instep a bit. I will say the strap like other Chaco’s is on the long side.

Do not buy these sandals for hiking or using in water… because of the soft material, grit gets in the straps super easily unlike the harder Chaco footbed material. They are UNUSABLE in the water. The footbed dangerously slippery when wet. My feet slipped all over the place. The good: When dry and on flat areas, like cities and airports, these are the most comfy sandals I own.

Great sandals at a great price. A definitly value purchase. They're very comfortable. Strap adjustment is a breeze. They are true to size and fit nicely, even with my wide feet.