Chaco Women's Beckwith

This is a high quality boot; definitely worth what I paid for them (and more!). They are made in Italy, which speaks volumes for the craftsmanship that is put into them. I wore them on a 220 mi trip on the Appalachian Trail. I could’ve gotten by with a lighter, less rugged boot, but I am happy with my purchase because I know I will have these boots for life.

The boots fit me perfectly; made with a narrow heal and spacious toe box, they dried quickly after getting soaked, and the ankle support saved me from a bad twist many times. I also appreciated the extra set of Chaco insoles that came with the boots.

I had a tough time breaking in the boots. For the first week of hiking I had many blisters, and the week after I had aches and pains in my feet. Next time I will buy a pair of smart feet insoles because the Chaco insoles did not correct my over-pronation, making the break-in time longer and probably more painful.

These are hands down the best boots I've ever stuck my tootsies into. Why? Mainly the contoured footbed. My first Chacos were flips. I swear they make me walk better, w/better balance. Maybe it's a pronation thing, but when I wear either the boots or the flips, I feel like I'm walking like God intended. Unbelievable comfort and ease.

Plus, I like the looks. Just plain function.