Teva Hurricane XLT2 vs Chaco Z/Cloud: Which Sandal Wins
How we did this: we compared what Teva and Chaco publish about each sandal: price, weight, straps, midsole, outsole and repairs. Chaco’s page was checked on 29 Sep 2026; Teva’s figures were checked in July 2026. We have not field-tested these sandals.
The Teva Hurricane XLT2 and the Chaco Z/Cloud are the two sport sandals hikers compare most. The Teva costs $70 and Teva lists it at 1 lb 4 oz a pair. The Chaco costs $105, adds a denser dual-density PU midsole and deeper lugs, and can be repaired, but Chaco publishes no weight for it.
Teva Hurricane XLT2 vs Chaco Z/Cloud: the verdict up front
Carry the Teva Hurricane XLT2 if the sandal mostly rides in your pack as a camp and river-crossing shoe: it is $35 cheaper and its weight is published and modest. Hike in the Chaco Z/Cloud if the sandal is your main footwear for the day: its PU midsole, 3.5 mm lugs and repair program are built for miles, not just camp.
| Spec | Teva Hurricane XLT2 | Chaco Z/Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $105 |
| Weight (pair) | 1 lb 4 oz | Not published |
| Straps | Recycled polyester webbing | Polyester jacquard webbing that wraps around the foot and through the midsole |
| Midsole | EVA foam | LUVSEAT dual-density PU |
| Outsole | Rubber | ChacoGrip non-marking rubber, 3.5 mm lugs |
| Buckle | Not listed | Injection-molded ladder lock |
| Repairs | No program listed | Yes, Chaco repair program (ReChaco) |
| Vegan | No leather listed | Vegan-friendly construction |
Sources: Chaco Z/Cloud men’s product page; Teva Hurricane XLT2 product page (figures as checked in July 2026; the page refuses automated checks).
Teva vs Chaco: the three differences that matter
- Midsole. Teva uses EVA foam; Chaco uses a dual-density PU midsole it calls LUVSEAT. PU is denser than EVA and resists packing flat over time; EVA is lighter and softer from the first step.
- Straps. The Z/Cloud’s single strap runs around the foot and through the midsole, tightened at a ladder-lock buckle. The Hurricane XLT2’s straps are recycled polyester webbing.
- Grip and repair. Chaco lists 3.5 mm lugs on its ChacoGrip rubber and offers resoling and strap repairs. Teva lists a rubber outsole and no repair program.
Teva Hurricane XLT2
- $35 less than the Z/Cloud
- Weight published: 1 lb 4 oz a pair
- Straps made from recycled polyester
- EVA foam packs down faster than PU
- No repair program listed
- Lug depth not published
Teva lists the Hurricane XLT2 at $70 and 1 lb 4 oz a pair, with recycled polyester webbing, an EVA-foam midsole and a rubber outsole. That makes it the cheaper of the two and the only one whose weight you can plan around. It suits hikers who want a sandal for camp, creek crossings and town days rather than for all-day miles.
Check price →Chaco Z/Cloud
- Dual-density PU midsole
- 3.5 mm lugs on ChacoGrip rubber
- Repairable through Chaco’s program
- $105, $35 more than the Teva
- Chaco publishes no weight
- Wrap-around strap needs fitting to your foot the first time
Chaco builds the Z/Cloud on the same wrap-around strap as its classic Z sandals and adds a cushioned top layer. In Chaco’s words, the Z/Cloud has a
“LUVSEAT™ dual-density PU midsole” and a footbed with “Durable and long lasting all-day comfort and support certified by podiatrists.”
Chaco, Z/Cloud product page
The strap threads through the midsole and closes at an injection-molded ladder-lock buckle, and the outsole is non-marking ChacoGrip rubber with 3.5 mm lugs. When the sole wears out, Chaco’s repair program can replace it.
Check price →What about weight?
Teva lists the Hurricane XLT2 at 1 lb 4 oz (20 oz) a pair. Chaco lists no weight for the Z/Cloud on its product page. Retailer and review figures vary by size and year, so we do not quote one. If ounces decide it for you, weigh a pair in store: the published figure only exists for the Teva.
Which should you buy?
- Camp shoe on a thru-hike: Teva Hurricane XLT2. Lower price and a known weight.
- Hiking all day in sandals: Chaco Z/Cloud. Denser midsole and deeper lugs.
- You want one pair for years: Chaco Z/Cloud, because it can be resoled.
- Tight budget: Teva Hurricane XLT2, $70 against $105.
FAQ
Teva vs Chaco: which is better for hiking?
Is the Chaco Z/Cloud heavier than the Teva Hurricane XLT2?
Can Chacos be resoled?
What is the difference between the Chaco Z/Cloud and the classic Z/1?
Are both sandals vegan?
The bottom line
The Teva Hurricane XLT2 is the $70 sandal to carry; the Chaco Z/Cloud is the $105 sandal to hike in and keep. The one number that would settle the weight question, the Z/Cloud’s, is the one Chaco does not publish.
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