I wore out my pair of Chongs, and the Chaco site recommended the Zong as a good second choice since the Chong was discontinued. I love the Zong too, and wore them a few miles on a dirt road right out of the box. Now I think I should buy a second pair just in case they are discontinued too. I am a woman, but the women's Z/2 has too much of an arch for my old feet. It took a while to get used to the Z/2 but they do stay put for rafting and kayaking. The only thing that would make the Zong better is the Colorado outsole for rainy days or creekbed fishing.

Chaco's Reply: We are very happy you found the Zong. Thanks for writing this helpful review!

Product Size Rating: Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?: Walking, gardening, trips to town... they work for just about everything except snowshoeing.

You'll never get me out of my Z2s for serious hiking and canoeing (like in the Grand Canyon), but the rest of the year, I'm in a pair of zongs! By the way, Chaco, how about bringing back a serious sole for wet slippery rocks (like the stealth or 5.10) for your Z2s? The GoPro sole doesn't cut it.

Chaco's Reply: Thanks for spreading the Chaco love. We appreciate the recommendation and will definitely look into it.

Product Size Rating: Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?: Around town, travel, camping, biking, light hiking.

I'm So Excited that the Zong is back! If you prefer the Z/2, yet are looking for something a little more slide-on-style then these are great. Since the Zong is fully adjustable, like the Z/2, they fit my foot a little better than the Hip-thong2 which fits more like a flip-flop. Thanks Chaco for keeping the family happy!

Chaco's Reply: You asked for it, and we were happy to listen. The re-release of this style has made a lot of Chaconians happy, and we are elated your family was among them!

Product Size Rating: Sized as Expected
How do you most use this product?: All over Planet Earth.