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The author's Chacos (left) and Tevas (right).
- Teva and Chaco are two wildly popular sport sandals in the outdoor community. They were both created by river guides who needed practical and comfortable footwear solutions that could stand up to the elements.
- While both practical and comfortable, they differ in design, feel, price, and color selection. We compare these features on the Teva Hurricane XLT 2 Sandals and the Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals, side by side.
- Buy Tevas ($70) if you have flat or less arched feet, you don't mind Velcro straps, and you want a softer footbed.
- Buy Chacos ($105) if you have high arches, like the look of the single-wrapped strap, and want a more "dry" feel. There are also more color and pattern options thanks to the customization feature.
Many great debates rage on in the world of consumer products. Apple or Samsung? Coke or Pepsi? Canon or Nikon?
If you're looking at sport sandals, we know the big question on your mind is: Tevas or Chacos?
These popular outdoor sandals were both born out of necessity. In the 1980s, two river guides, one in Arizona and the other in Colorado, needed comfortable footwear solutions that would keep their shoes on their feet and prevent their feet from wrinkling into prunes every day.
They had these basic needs in common, but from there the river splits. The sandal designs they ultimately came up with look and feel quite different. We like and have covered both Teva and Chaco sandals, delving into their history, design, and impact on the fashion and outdoor industries.
Learn more about Tevas: These cult-favorite outdoor sandals are the only reason my feet survived a 3-day music festival
Learn more about Chacos: These sandals have been a mainstay among outdoor adventurers for nearly 30 years - here's why they're still so popular today
Now, here's a direct comparison that will let you easily decide which sandals are right for you.
We compared the Teva Hurricane XLT 2 Sandals and the Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals on features like their strap system, footbed, arch design, and color selection in order to help you determine whether you're Team Tevas or Team Chacos.
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