What is the difference between medium and wide chacos

Neither comes in half-sizes either. However, there is still a chance that you may need a different width or even a different size, depending on the model.

The key difference here is that Tevas come in simple Velcro straps only, while Chacos have a variety to choose from toe loop, no loop, single wide strap, double strap. Home Size charts Chaco size chart The table below reflects the official Chaco size chart. Chaco men's and women's size chart. A size 9 may be too small whereas a size 10 may be too large.

Getting the width correct can help solve this conundrum. There is a distinct difference between a Medium width and a Regular width, as well as what constitutes a Wide width.

Buying online can be a crapshoot with your fate in the hands of the manufacturer whose vision of a wide width is anything but accurate. The secret sauce to finding the right fit of Chaco sandals is to have your foot measured with a Brannock device at a brick-and-mortar shoe store.

The heel to ball measurement is what you need to know. Printable shoe guides are also available for you to work with. The accuracy of the tools, however, lies in the quality of your printer. We recommend that everyone try on their first pair in person, at a retailer. Our one specific recommendation is for those with high arches or insteps.

Toe tightening is when the toe straps tighten involuntarily while walking. The good news is this can be easily fixed for free with our ReChaco repair service. The video tutorials out there are a really valuable resource.

Is it ok? Am i need to worry about the pain? Is it ok to keep walking with this? I would like to hear about flat feet users ether. Hey Yariv, welcome to ChacoNation! While your new Chacos may feel stiff and like they need to be broken in which is true , the arch should not feel painful.

I have worn Chacos for almost 20 years, I have neuropathy in my feet due to chemo. I wear them summer and winter. I love Chacos. Thank you for such a wonderful sandal and the wonderful re-chaco service which I have used also. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Sheri! Glad to know our sandals have given you the support you need. What is toe tightening?

You mention that in the article, but do not give a description or definition of what it is. Hey Juli, great question. Hello, I am trying to decide between two sizes of Chacos. I have rather flat feet, and am buying these for arch support to help prevent collapsed arches. The smaller pair seem to be better proportioned, there is a quarter inch of space between the toes and the edge of the sandal but is somewhat uncomfortable on the arch. The highest point of the arch on a Chaco footbed should be supporting the subtalar joint.

A good way to tell if it is hitting in the right place is to imagine a line going straight through your foot from the front of your ankle. The support was behind the subtalar joint instead of right under it.

Our heels have a nice pad of fat that provides natural cushion. The Chaco Luvseat footbed cups your heel so that cushion is maximized for all day comfort. This is why getting the proper width Chacos is so important. If the shoes are too wide the heel is not cupped, and the cushion is diminished. Your heel can also slide around side to side leading to decreased stability. If the shoe is too narrow not only will the heel be uncomfortable, but the arch will hit in the wrong place and the straps will be too tight no matter how much you adjust them.

Another reason you may look at trying a wide Chaco size is if your overall foot length and your heel to ball differ by a whole size and the heel to ball is smaller. The wide size Chacos are a little bit longer than the mediums without changing the arch length.