Review on Chaco Childrens Ecotread Cubit Magenta Boys' Shoes ~ Sandals by Bud Crabtree

Not sure what to add to a review that hasn't already been said about Chacos. They live up to their hype by offering excellent arch support and fully adjustable straps. I bought two types of Z/1: size 6 for children (leopard print) and size 8 for women (purple braid). They were the SAME size - the only difference was the sole - the women had a (now) discontinued waterproof sole which made the shoe too heavy for me. The kids' sandals were lighter but didn't give me enough support or the characteristically aggressive Chaco arch support that women's sizes usually have. I ended up returning both and buying a women's chaco with a Yampa sole (also in a different style, Z/2 - for more support). Overall, both the women's and children's sandals offered good support - I just felt that the arch support for the children's feet was not as pronounced as with the adult sandals. As for the sizes, the photo shows that children 6 and women 8 are the same in length and width (the width is normal).