Sandals · US
Z/Cloud 2
Building on the classic Chaco design, the Z/Cloud 2 enhances the 'Outdoor & Sporty Hybrids' trend by prioritizing comfort without sacrificing performance, making it ideal for the 'city-to-trail' consumer.
Product signals
- Brand
- Chaco
- Source
- brand_models
- Key features
- Soft-layer PU footbed for extra comfort · Toe loop for added stability · Adjustable continuous strap system
- Source mentions
- Vogue, Elle, Who What Wear, WGSN
Specification variants
2 static directions are available for this theme.
mid-tier
Contoured Comfort Strap Sandal
- Upper Material
- Soft, recycled polyester webbing with padded neoprene lining.
- Strap Design
- Asymmetrical strap layout with a single-point adjustment.
- Toe Loop
- Offered in styles with and without a toe loop.
- Closure System
- Quick-release magnetic slide buckle.
- Midsole
- Dual-density EVA with a top layer blend of cork for responsive cushioning.
- Cushioning
- Anatomically contoured footbed with pronounced arch support.
- Footbed
- Suede-like microfiber top sheet for a soft underfoot feel.
- Outsole
- Grippy rubber outsole made with 20% recycled content.
- Lug Depth
- 3mm.
- Traction
- Multi-directional lugs for reliable grip on varied terrain.
- Construction
- Built with a focus on sustainable materials and practices.
- Sizing
- Available in Men's and Women's sizing, including half sizes.
- Weight
- Approximately 15oz for a Men's size 9.
- Features
- Antimicrobial treatment on footbed; straps designed to minimize pressure points.
- Style
- Modern, open-toe sport sandal.
Differentiation is heavily focused on enhanced comfort, using padded linings and a soft microfiber footbed to appeal to consumers who may find traditional webbing abrasive. It introduces a modern, convenient magnetic buckle, offering a more streamlined user experience than the reference product's ladder lock. A key differentiator is the strong emphasis on sustainability, using recycled polyester and cork to attract environmentally conscious consumers. The aesthetic is more refined and modern, with an asymmetrical strap design and a color palette of earthy, tonal shades.
premium
Woven Leather Performance Sandal
- Upper Material
- Combination of vegetable-tanned leather and high-tensile performance webbing.
- Strap Design
- Intricate woven leather forefoot straps with an adjustable webbing ankle strap.
- Toe Loop
- Yes, an integrated, soft leather toe loop.
- Closure System
- Custom-milled, CNC-machined aluminum buckle with a quick-adjust pull-tab.
- Midsole
- Triple-density PU midsole with a shock-absorbing heel pod and a responsive forefoot plate.
- Cushioning
- A top layer of memory foam that molds to the foot, fully wrapped in leather.
- Footbed
- Full-grain leather footbed with a natural antimicrobial treatment.
- Outsole
- Custom Vibram® Megagrip rubber compound for superior traction.
- Lug Depth
- 4mm.
- Traction
- Aggressive, self-cleaning lug pattern designed for elite performance on wet and dry terrain.
- Construction
- Hand-stitched details; repairable and resoleable design.
- Sizing
- Offered in Men's and Women's specific lasts, with medium and wide widths.
- Weight
- Approximately 17oz for a Men's size 9.
- Features
- Leather-lined straps; premium packaging and dust bag.
- Style
- Elevated, open-toe performance sandal.
This product is differentiated by elevating it into the luxury performance category through the use of premium materials like vegetable-tanned leather, Vibram® outsoles, and machined aluminum hardware. It incorporates artisanal, handcrafted elements such as woven leather straps and hand-stitching to create a unique, high-end aesthetic that justifies a premium price. It offers a superior and personalized comfort experience with a memory foam and leather-wrapped footbed that conforms to the wearer's foot. This sandal targets a niche market of consumers who appreciate "quiet luxury" and high-performance gear, blending technical capability with a sophisticated, refined look.