Sanuk Women’s Chiba Quest Knit Shoe Review - Do I hate Sanuk’s Most Expensive Shoe?

It’s no secret that I love sanuk shoes. I wear them all the time. I wear them with casual clothes, I wear them with skirts and dresses. Sanuk shoes saved me in Thailand and I wore them till they weredestroyed in Sri Lanka. For me, sanuk shoes are comfy from the moment I get them. And they only get comfier. No break in time (for me. YMMV), no weird blisters. None of that. You can even toss them in the washer! There are only 2 downsides to most varieties:

1. ​They can get stinky.
   Solution: Wearthese socks. This makes a huge difference. You can also pop them in the washer periodically for a refresh!
2. While they have a comfy feeling footbed, some made from “yoga mat” and all, they don’t actually offer great support.
   ​Solution: Chiba Quests... maybe?

Shop Sanuk Chiba Quests

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The Sanuk Chiba Quest Review

The Chiba Quest is a more substantial shoe, I mean “sidewalk surfer” that has full-length rubber outsoles for all your adventure with comfy foot beds including a bit of arch support!!

I reached out and Sanuk graciously sent me a pair to review (thanks!!). At the time they only had black and I think gray and they are unisex. Now they have more fun patterns.

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I kind of like these shoes... and I kind of don’t... and here is why:

1. ​Straight out the gate, the size is off for me. I ordered the size shoe that I always wear and it is a bit too big. The trouble is, they don’t have half sizes. A full size down would be too small. The foot sliding in the shoe due to it being too big causes the next issue:
   
   
2. The back of the shoe rubs above my heel as I walk and my feet slide that little bit. A more snug fit could either cause more irritation or on the other hand, less movement means less friction so it may eliminate the issue over all. 
   
   
3. The design has shifted to a point where they are too casual for me to wear with skirts and dressed. Granted, all sanuks I’d say are meant to be casual shoes. But some can multitask if done right ;) These, I think, are just too far the other way.

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I am grateful to Sanuk for sending me these nice shoes. I do still wear them, but I have to wear socks, and taller ones at that, because of how it rubs in the back. [maybe I should try mole skin?]

These shoes run for $85. Ultimately, if I was spending my cash I would rather buy 2 other pairs of sanuks for a tad more than splurging on the Chiba Quests. I just can't justify the $85 when the fit isn't great for me foot. 

UPDATE: I added my custom WIIVV insoles to the Chiba Quests and found that they definitely rubbed less and were even more comfortable because the fit improved. 

What do you think? Have you tried these and loved them? I know some people really do!

Thanks again to Sanuk for sending me these shoes so I could spent a lot of time testing them in day-to-day and travel to give an honest review!

I wonder how the Pair O Dice shoes are? I still haven't tried those yet! ​

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