Our verdict

85
Great!

The Cross country shoes's trendy look did not compromise performance, especially in terms of comfort, surface traction, and arch support. Despite these good points, a few mishaps were raised. Everything considered, the pros presented by the Cross country shoes evidently outweighed its cons, making it worth a shot.

Pros

  • Sun and Ski
  • updated Mar 16, 2023
  • Chaco Mega Z/Cloud
  • Stylish design
  • Soft strap
  • Chaco Mega Z/Cloud
  • Super sticky outsole
  • Plenty of color options

Cons

  • Hard to dry
  • Too much strap dangling

Who should buy the Cross country shoes

This versatile multi-sport sandal from Chaco, the Mega Z/Cloud, generally impressed users. It is a solid option if you prefer a hiking sandal that:

  • can handle a variety of activities (traveling, hiking, canoeing, rafting, festivals, etc.)
  • enables flexibility and comfort on and off the trails
  • grants arch support and “pillow-like” comfort
  • provides optimized grip on wet surfaces

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Traction on dry and wet surfaces

The Mega Z/Cloud uses the brand’s very own ChacoGrip rubber compound for the outsole. This non-marking material allows it to be worn indoors and outdoors. Its 3.5 mm lugs provide traction on ground surfaces, whether wet or dry. Going in and out of water has never been a problem for the wearers.

The unit comes with a gender-specific design.

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Sun and Ski

This hiking sandal features the proprietary Luvseat footbed which provides arch support. It is paired with Chaco Cloud, a cushioning component made of durable dual-density polyurethane (PU) that grants long-lasting comfort.

People with flat feet, overpronation, plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, Morton's Neuroma, heel spurs, and other conditions have taken note of how their pain and discomfort are alleviated by the sandal.

Here is what else the reviewers say about the comfort of this platform:

  • "no more tired feet when wearing sandals"
  • "wish I could have this same footbed in my fall/winter shoes"
  • "my feet have never been so comfortable"
  • "wearing them gives my legs more energy"
  • "my feet love every second they spend in them"

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Odor-free and fresh environment

Antimicrobial treatment is added to maintain an odor-free and fresh environment. None of the wearers complained about developing an unpleasant odor in the sandal.

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Secure lockdown of the Cross country shoes

This open-toe multi-sport sandal secures the foot in place through its high-tensile polyester jacquard webbing upper. The men’s and women’s sandal strap thickness is 35 mm and 28 mm, respectively. Both versions use a metal ladder lock buckle to keep it fastened. As opposed to thin double straps, this model is reported to be much easier to adjust.

The softer nature of the strap is highly appreciated by the reviewers. They say that it feels comfortable straight from the box and causes no irritation.

According to the wearers, the wider straps of thick Chaco give more stability and support. They are also happy with the absence of a toe loop which suffocated their toes in other Chaco styles.

The sandal also feels very secure on the foot when doing water sports.

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