Our verdict
You would be right on the money if you thought that the Ramble Puff Cinch was exclusive for the winter season. That's not a bad thing, considering that this light hiker from Chaco, while not insulated, delivers dryness and coziness in mildly snowy conditions. The shoe probably isn't as manly as one might expect, but past that, it's as dreamy as it is reliable where slipping on ice is not an option.
Pros
- Lavishly comfortable
- Warm in chilly weather
- Supportive around the arch
- Quite tenacious
- Super-easy access
- Lightweight
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- Doubles as a house slipper
Cons
- Not-so-manly design
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Who should buy the Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch
The Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch delivers great value for such an innocent-looking outdoor kick. Buy it if:
- You like taking a short hike right after clearing out snow from the driveway.
- Hikers that work well as camp shoes are what you're after.
- You're looking for winter kicks that you can wear with just one hand.
Warm in chilly weather
If you want something that looks manlier—or less soft and puffy-looking (no pun intended)—turn to the updated 22 May 2023 Cold.RDY from Adidas. And if you don't like that feeling of constriction around your lower leg, check out the OG Chaco Ramble Puff instead.
Puts the W in warm
Yup, the Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch takes the W or win in terms of warmth. The remarks "very toasty" and "my feet never got cold!" support this statement.
An experienced hiker whose feet are always cold says that the featured shoe is "SUPER warm." Because of this, he wears the Ramble Puff Cinch all the time, even to work!
that work well as camp shoes are what youre after
Its peak-level comfort is the reason why many people consider the Ramble Puff Cinch a fantastic house slipper/shoe. Just take a look at these convincing comments:
- "Sleeping bags for your feet."
- "You’ll forget you have them on."
- "Slipper-like feel and comfort."
Track and field
Midfoot support is something the Ramble Puff Cinch has in aces, and many adventurers agree. "I especially love the arch support," says one of them. "Chaco pulled through with that support," says another.
The Ramble Puff Cinch's anti-slip outsole
According to numerous trail-goers, the Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch is no pushover when it comes to traction. One of them says that it has a "nice grippy bottom." Another one says that it produces "good traction on ice." Yet one more hiker says that it's great for snow-shoveling the sidewalk.
Not a hit among men looks-wise
Male hikers don't seem to like the overall design of the featured kick. "They look funky," says one of them. That said, women share a different story. For them, the Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch is adorable in a weird-but-good way.
Smooth like butter
Getting in and out of the uber-light Ramble Puff Cinch is, well, a cinch. "Easy to slip on and off" and variations of it are everywhere in most reviews sections across the web.
Chaco Ramble Puff Cinch equals moisture-free outings
Based on reports, the Ramble Puff Cinch's water-resistant upper gets the job done in mildly wet conditions. It "kept me dry and happy!" says a seasoned adventurer.
Don't cinch it too much
While giving the shoe a snugger fit with its bungee lacing is a quick-and-easy task, doing so might put your ankles in a tight chokehold. To prevent this, carefully pull on the laces while lightly massaging the shoe's instep (where the rest of the laces/cords are).
