Chaco Sport Sandals

Chaco, Based in rural Western Colorado, offers a concise line of footwear for the comfort obsessed. Chaco is not a division of Nike, Proctor and Gamble or The Gap. They don't use traditional modes of advertising, sponsor extreme athletes or trade on the NYSE. They are a shoe company who is proud of their independence. Chaco lives and breathes footwear.

Chaco products are second to none in quality, from glue bonds to stitch lines to polyurethane formulations. Their products are built for the long haul. In addition, all Chaco footwear can be resoled, a process that saves resources and dollars. Chaco believes that always running parallel to quality are fit and function. To achieve this, Chaco addresses the dynamics of the stride with a combination of footbed contours, function-specific materials and outsole geometries designed to enhance the walking motion. Chaco has two more concepts that are central to their process - simplicity and versatility. In this process, simplicity means reducing the number of components to the absolute minimum necessary to create functional, elegant footwear. Product versatility is their response to the ultra specialized world that we all get caught up in. Chaco footwear crosses the boundaries between work and play, performance and casual, comfort and aesthetics.

Performance Sandals   Z/rivalties

Chaco Sandal Types Chaco Performance Sandals - When you'd rather go barefoot but need something to cover you soles, slip into the convenience of Chaco Z/rivaties, featuring cultbuilding contours of Chaco Biocentric footbeds. Adjustable, Durable, Resoleable, Re-webbable Chaco Z/rivaties - Its not only what you do in these sandals, its how they measure up through an activity that earns them "Performance" title. From slot canyons to alpine hikes, Chaco line of Z/1s and Z/2s perform under all conditions. Casual, Versatile, Comfortable, Durable

Z/rivative Flip with Helix webbing

Chaco Performance Sandals From hiking rugged terrain to running Class 5 rapids to strolling the sidewalks of the world, Chaco Performance sandals have a 15 year history of comfort, durability and versatility. Chaco's exclusive BioCentric footbed sets these sandals apart from all the others. With original pull-through adjustable straps and a selection of styles and outsoles, our Performance sandals are the choice of professional guides and adventurers the world over. Z/1 and Z/2 styles offer soft-yet-strong polyester webbing and a choice of three outsoles (two unique patterns from Vibram or AquaStealth dot pattern from 5.10) Approved by the American Pediatric Medical Association (APMA), Chaco promotes healthy feet and facilities custom lifts. Pedorthists may order pre-glued components and insert the necessary buildups to suit customer's needs.

Chaco Z/rivative Sandals Take these with you wherever you go. A casual complement to Performance sandals, these three models offer slip-on convenience while providing Chaco quality and durability. BioCentric footbeds support your arches, delivering the all-day comfort that you've come to love in Chacos. Polyurethane midsoles absorb shock, while the Vibram Colorado outsole makes this sandal long lasting and resoleable.

Chaco Sandal Biomechanics

	The fatty pad under your heel bone is a very effective natural shock absorber. Chaco BioCentric footbeds are designed to concentrate this pad for optimal cushioning and comfort. Footbeds that are very soft or lack structure allow the pad to flatten and lose its resillency.
	Pronation is another way your foot absorbs shock. There is a ligament called the plantar fascia that connects your heel to your forefoot. The arch of your foot is like a bow that flexes, the plantar fascia is like the bowstring. As the foot is weighted, the plantar fascia tightens. The key is to prevent the foot from over pronating and stressing the plantar fascia.
	If pronation is not kept in check, the arch flattens excessively and the bones of the foot are not aligned properly for efficient propulsion. In addition, as the instep drops past initial pronation, the foot lengthens and creates fitting difficulties.
	Neutral position occurs when your foot has pronated slightly and the bones of your foot are lined up to work efficiently to propel you forward. The aggressive footbed contours of Chaco BioCentric footwear is designed to stabilize this aligned position all the way through toe off.
	As weight moves forward through the arch, Chaco BioCentric footbeds provide subtle support to the metatarsal bones, reducing fatigue.
	The breakpoint, flexpoint and toe spring must be correctly engineered for each type of footwear. Stiffer boots need a breakpoint that is further back; all footwear needs toe and heel spring to facilitate a smooth, natural step.

 

Chaco Performance sport sandals come in two different sole options. Once you have chosen your style, you have many color options (see below). Chaco Colorado Sole Chaco Terreno Sole Aquastelth Sole The best choice for wet and sandy environments. Originally designed for river use, Colorado soles are versatile, lightweight, and shed dirt and debris easily. Weight: 28oz. (Men’s Z/1, size 9, with Colorado outsole) Ideal for hiking and travel. The thickness of this sole gives an extra measure of cushion, comfort, and durability. Great for traction on loose, uneven terrain or cobblestone streets. Weight: 33oz. (Men’s Z/1, size 9, with Terreno outsole) Available in BLACK ONLY style. Perfect for avid climbers, paddlers and canyoneers. 5.10 AquaStealth® provides a tenacious grip on wet, slippery and polished surfaces. Available with Black straps only. This sole is a marking sole. Weight: 27oz. (Men’s Z/1, size 9, with 5.10 AquaStealth® outsole)