Finally got a good fit!
I had been hearing about chacos for over 10 years. Tried a few and decided they weren't for me - thought they were too clunky and didn't fit right. I wore my Croc Swiftwater sandals until they fell apart and then decided to give Chacos another try. This is my third pair of chacos and I finally got a good fit!
What was the problem? I didn't understand how they were supposed to fit. I normally wear a size 10.5 or 11 shoe. The winning fit for me was a size 9, which I thought would be crazy. I almost went down to a size 8 but that was a little too short. And I wasn't even sure I liked this pair at first. But I did the fabric softener trick (used pair) and after breaking them in for a few weeks they're my favorite shoes. I wear them everywhere now! They dry in no time so they're great for water sports, excellent grip for hiking, and they let my feet breathe in a humid climate.