The Most Hated Sandals - Chacos with Pizza Straps 🍕🍕🍕
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My wife has a pair of Chacos that were purchased around 15 years ago. They are the American made ones with the Vibram sole. They are her normal summer shoes that also serve as hiking shoes some and for canoeing/kayaking some. She had them re-soled by Chaco a couple years back. They will probably last another 15 years with her usage. She says that she has tried on newer models, but they simply do not have the same footbed and comfort of hers.
I have a pair of those too, really indestructible
keen's were better 20 years ago too.
@@cke7156 definitely. I’d rather get chacos than keens these days.
Yup. I had an original pair that I used on many rafting and hiking trips, wore all through summers and wore them on backpacking trips in Europe as well as taking them around the world for 1.5 years 2010-2011.... Still going strong and I sold them for 75 bucks just a month ago. I stopped wearing Chacos much about 3 years ago and moved to more minimalist sandals which really helped my feet and back - but can't say anything bad about the original Chaco dependability/durability. I had two newer pair as well that were not as well made.
100% agree. I have worn through the Vibram soles of my 16 year old American made Chacos twice, they're on their third soles, and they are my favorite hiking/beach/canoe/kayak/disc golf footwear. Tried to replace them with newer Chinese made Chacos but I found it's best just to have the originals resoled.
Edit: I didn't even realize the new soles are not Vibram. I've found the Chaco soles have lasted almost as long as the Vibram soles. Also, I bought this old American made pair on sale for about $45. Best bang for my buck of any footwear I've ever had.
I have 2 pairs of Chacos. I never thought I would like them, but honestly they are easy to wear, durable, great for floating and hiking! And I will never go back to my non-Chaco life. Thanks for doing this video!
Only after living in NYC have I had a pair of Chaco's actually break on me. The only thing to go was the outsole, I walked a hole into the bottom where the strap went between the midsole and outsole around the toe area. Never an issue with the midsole or anything else, truly durable sandals and the only comfortable ones I've ever had.
Sandals in NYC? You are a courageous one to let all that city filth into your toenails
Okay okay pro tip for getting a better quality Chaco
I‘ve rafted the Grand Canyon in Chaco’s. We had 7 pairs of new Chaco’s have the soles fall off on that trip but Mine held up because they are a custom pair.
All custom Chaco’s are assembled in the US. They are $10 extra but they will last you so much longer. The soles are made from a better material and are glued together with better adhesive that lasts years longer. If you have wide or narrow feet you can even request the buckle strap to be shortened or lengthened an inch in the notes section.
Now if you aren’t sold on Chaco’s, another great sandal that holds up beautifully is Bedrock Sandals. They are a small company based and made in the US that make the best fit sandal I have ever worn. The three main straps are 100% adjustable and have a MUCH shorter break-in time compared to Chaco’s. They run for about $110 (they were $80 back when I bought mine) and the only downside is they have a very small selection to choose from (which I’m sure will expand as they grow). They have an amazing lifetime warranty and will replace and resole your shoes to keep them out of landfills.
Hope this helps!
I think all Chacos come with a lifetime warranty, I hope you didn't toss them before checking
Toaster adorned the way he was born to! Love to see him pampered 💖🔥
They are super comfy, breathable, secure on the foot, and you can get them wet - that's why people wear them for travel/casual. I think the Roman sandal/huarache style looks fine, but then again that's a matter of personal preference for most folks. I prefer Teva's over Chacos personally from a durability standpoint
Interesting, I’ve had awful luck with tevas
Tevas are great except the toe area is soft and every once and a while folds under while walking.
Crazy to see this. I briefly worked at an outdoor store in 2008 and bought a pair of Chacos because the more experienced guys there told me they were the best sandals you could get. One continuous strap, can be resoled, etc. I took them to Thailand and Peru and wore them for weeks. Never touched my shoes while I was there. I’ve since put them in storage and half forgotten about them, but to be honest, they definitely held up pretty damn well… I think I’ll go grab them tomorrow and put them back to use.
From experience, the easiest way to separate the Chaco insole from the outsole is to wash them in the washing machine then throw them in the dryer. Works well.
Too true.
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I've got three pairs of Chacos that I've had for about 10 years or so. NOTHING has failed! I love 'em. Thanks for the great videos, Weston!
Toaster is sitting beside you with a look that says, “I deserve no less”
I just love how subtle compliments from this guy are (3:45)... Aside from that - the eight component is the sowing thread I think.
Chacos are my main shoe for at least half the year because the arch support is so good and the footbed is so supportive! I rotate through several different pairs and the only one that's started coming apart is splitting in the outsole across the middle of the foot!
Our whole family lives in chacos. My first pair were Yampa Pros, with a gummier outsole for better traction on wet rocks when kayaking. We’ve sent Chacos back in for resoling and restrapping when the parts wore down. We lived in a subtropical climate, so it was possible to wear them 9 months out of the year. I’ve switched to now wearing the models with an additional memory foam layer inside, as at age 54, a little extra cushion under the heels is needed. Solid black straps are a nice classic neutral. You can also have them custom made and select all your materials, style, and color, which is done in Michigan and has a special tag with a US flag and “assembled in USA” on it. Wish they were still made in the US. Definitely our go-to adventure shoes.
You can mail your Chacos directly to the factory in Michigan and get them resoled.
@Zene I used to work for the parent company and the resole factory was in the warehouse. Here is order and pricing info www.chacos.com/US/en/ReChaco?
The original two z styles can be resoled. Some of the newer styles aren’t on such sturdy foot beds.
That said, I’m still using the footbed from 1998, but I’ve gone through several soles and one set of straps (a sympathy repair). So my three pairs are all Paonia Colorado shoes, and I’m going to maintain them as long as possible.
@@truepeacenik the custome ones are still made (or atleast assembled in america) they call you and talk about things if you need special adjustments(I needed a longer main strap as I have high volume feet?).
Second pair of customs third pair of chacos handles.
I have had 5 pairs of chacos shoes and the are just as amazing comfort wise as the sandles. Saw they were discontinuing my work shoes so I bought 2 more pairs. Sadly I am in the last one after 7 years. You will be missed gross brown work shoe!
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I've had 3 pairs of Chacos. Two that have very different soles (for two different activities) both from around 2000, give or take a year. The less worn pair is still in perfect shape. The other pair "died" the afternoon of the eclipse in 2017, when the sole of both shoes came loose within minutes of each other. I didn't have the heart to have them resoled, so they went into permanent retirement and reside with photos from the eclipse that day. Seeing none of the new standard Chacos have the same amazing (vibram hiking) sole I chose to have a pair custom made, for about $50 more, which allowed me to get the exact same sole, and choose the other colors and features.. Also, because they were custom they were made in the USA instead of China.
Where and how did you have them custom made?
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I cannot wait for the overkill harness, toaster deserves all the gold in the world.
The biggest deal about Chacos is that they are tough as nails, eco friendly, and have the American Podiatric Medical Association accepted footbed. They are 100% resoleable and mostly rebuildable through there "ReChaco" service for a great price. You can get one of three outsoles, the Colorado (Vibram TC-1 with 3mm lug), Chacogrip (proprietary), and the Terreno (Vibram TC-1 4.5mm lug). They can also rebuild broken, or damaged straps and hardware to your specifications (length, color, etc.) The only time I have heard of a torn or broken footbed is from pets chewing them up 🤣 They are worth the money because they should last a lifetime with good repairs!
@Cody Kennerknecht, that "American Podiatric Medical Association accepted footbed" is the one thing my feet hate about Chacos. I've had mine for maybe two years, and I can *never* seem to get them broken in. The bumps don't fit my feet (yes, they're properly sized), and they're always unyielding as rocks. On the days I can coax my feet to "accept" them, it takes about three full hours before my feet stop complaining and grudgingly -- very grudgingly -- stop complaining so much. Even then they're not comfortable and I can't wait to get home and take them off.
I'm seriously considering putting them in the donation bin at DSW.
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Would love to see you cut a pair of Feiyues in half. They're Chinese and only like, $19, so they got some janky quirks that would make for a good video, and they've been one of the most popular shoes for martial artists since the 1920's, so I feel like it would give you some good tags and reach into a new branch of UA-cam.
(Just make sure it's the OG Chinese ones that cost like $10-20. The French versions are the counterfeit versions ironically enough.)
Oooof, I've seen this debated at length but I dived pretty deep in the weeds on forums once to try to get the real story on Feiyues. And the gist seems to be that... there really isn't one Feiyue. Many factories in China produce many different types of Feiyues (as evidenced by different sole markings, tongues, labels, etc) and the French version purchased a copyright from one of these factories, thinking they'd purchased the real copyright. The other factories and owners then contested this and sued. And I think the lawsuit actually went in the French Feiyues favor?
Also, the French style appear to be slightly better quality. Anyway, that's my understanding.
@@thesii213 I knew about the subtle variations among the Chinese Feiyues, (I've owned a "green circle" and the Tiger Claw "red triangle" versions) but I didn't realize red-tape of the Chinese Feyue scene was that fragmented. Interesting.
Yeah I've heard the same about the French Feiyue's being higher quality--comparable more with official Converse or PF-Flyers. But at the same time, with the higher price tags to boot. :/
Glad to see I'm not the only one who nerds out of this kinda shit lol
Dabowen Feiyue is the og Feiyue. It only costs 36 RMB which is 5.5 dollars in China. Super comfortable and mostly weared by Kunfu lovers and Wushu lovers in China. Just get up early and go to a local park and you will see lots of gandpas and grandmas wear Feiyue shoes for practicing Taiji(a type of wushu). 🤣But we young people love them too.
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Why I own a pair of chacos:
1. They are great for being in water. Swimming, wading, paddling, etc. Because they are totally non-absorbant there is nothing to hold water and thus they drip dry in a matter of minutes.
2.they provide a better platform than regular flip flops. They have actual traction and rigidity so you can stand on a rough surface. The arch support lets you stand for a prolonged period with less fatigue.
3.strap system let's the shoe grip to your foot extremely well so there's a solid connection without heel slip. I almost never get rocks or sand under my feet walking around compared to regular flip flops.
I originally bought them for fishing because they're breathable enough to wear in summer and have enough structural integrity to climb on rocks or trails and stand on rocky banks for long periods.
Chaco's are awesome. They're all over the southwest and Rockies. I did well over 400 miles in mine on the Camino de Santiago and had zero issues with them or my feet.
Still have/wear my first two pairs of Z/2 Chaco sandals, when I was a guide in Colorado in the late 90's. Resoled the Vibrams multiple times. Now, I have some of them soled for river duty, while the others are for on the trail. The greatest benefit, not mentioned in the video: The buckle design prevents the sandal from falling off, when swimming in whitewater.
Love it!
These are my favorite shoes ever and I fully embrace the terrible Chaco tan that comes with them!
Dude I found your channel literally yesterday and after watching a bunch of vids, I subscribed and looked to see if you had a Chaco vid. I was disappointed but now suddenly you read my mind. Love the quality of these vids man keep it up.
I’ve own mine for 8 years. Hike a lot & kayak all summer. Plus biking & wearing them in general. They last forever. Worth money.
The heel riser strap (the one that goes under the heel) was what wore out first on my first pair. The tread on the heel was also almost smooth too. The sandals of yesteryear really were better though than the ones you get today.
I have a pair or two. I first burn through the outsole, but chaco completely replaced it at no cost besides the $8 cost of me mailing the sandals to them. I even got to choose the outsole I wanted ( for water, hiking, etc) at no extra cost. Great pair of hiking sandals in my opinion!
Love my Chaco Z2 Classics, my older pair were made in the USA and my newer classic Z2’s are made in the Dominican Republic, they remind me of my Teva’s back when they were made out of quality materials. I feel like they are anatomically correct and they last a long time, and they have a life time warranty!
The strap that goes through the buckle, but, it takes 7-9 years of weekly wear, and you can use chacos re-chaco service which repairs them and keeps the waste out of landfills
I've been wanting a pair for kayaking! Love them, and love the idea of Toaster living his best life.
I have had Chico’s since back when they were called Geckos. The part that “fails” is the strap under the fore foot. The channel gets all crudded up and you can’t adjust that any more. I love them though, 1000s of miles.. Too heavy for a “camp shoe, river crossing” shoe on the the trail though.
To loosen the strap up, just soak the shoe in fabric softener for a bit and the strap will be good as new
I add a little clorox2 to some water and soak them for while at the end of each summer. I wiggle the strap back and forth to get any gunk out, and then rinse them well. It also helps kill any future stink that may come from the strap holes.
Love it, want to get a pair. The pizzas sold me. Seems like good shoes for going creek hopping. The only thing that makes me not want to buy any is fact they're not made in the US anymore.
Get them custom made and they are made in the US instead. Not much more, and totally worth it.
Owned the same pair of chacos for six years. With a lot of use the outsole wears through (Mostly at the heel), and if you are on dirt/sand/gravel then the straps tend to seize up when they get the grit in the channels. The midsole has held up perfectly in my pair, No issues with it tearing or breaking. I wear these all the time, whether it be hiking, relaxing/daily use, I wear them at the lake all the time because my local lake gets a ton of broken glass from bottles along the shore. These things are tanks.
Worked as a river guide for 14 and a half seasons and Chacos were the only footwear that fit the bill. Ran big cargo boats and early seasons the eddies were washed out, you'd have to jump out onto rocks with your bowline- Chacos are awesome. My first made in USA- straps wore out. Made in Chinas the sole de-laminated.
I have a pair of Chaos since 2007. They are they took a while to break in but they last exceptionally well. For about 6 months of the year I am either wareing my Chaos or my Tevas so they get a lot of use. I have had them rebuilt once by Chao with both the outsole and mid sole replaced.
The steel blue box in the background has me very excited. owned 3 in 6 year (work in a very tough environment on shoes) and deciding whether to buy 4th or to switch over to redbacks. very comfy shoe.
I was about to say the same but about his hat! Actually suggested steel blue to him a bit back, so this is exciting! Haha
I’m currently on my second pair of Chacos, I replaced my first pair after I wore through the outsole, they’re super comfortable. I’ve never seen a pair where the midsole failed, it’s usually the outsole or in some cases the strap; I wear mine almost every day to work and spring-fall they are my primary pair of shoes.
You should return them to the factory when you wear out your current pair and they will resole them for you.
@@Mar-velousMarlenak8 if you have no shame!
@@lisbetsoda4874 it's literally part of their warranty.
@@Mar-velousMarlenak8 fine, it just sounded like that woman barely wore anything else but those sandals. One thing is if you wear them regularly, another, in my opinion, if you wear them almost exclusively. Then, I think, she must have gotten her money's worth. That's where I was coming from.
@@lisbetsoda4874 it's not like they will resole them for free, you still have to pay for the service it's just you don't have to pay for a brand new pair of shoes that way
I really want a comparison of chacos vs. teva vs. source sandal video! I've got strong feelings on outdoor sandals (I've had the same pair of source sandals for 8 years and they're only now giving up the ghost) but people think they're interchangeable.
Love them!! Wear them everyday and I have the tan lines to prove it! The pizza straps are so fun and unique
I own both Chacos and Tevas. Tevas are light and great for packing for travel; Chacos for rugged activities. Tevas first show wear at their straps cos of the velcro. Chacos wear first at the soles. The open toe Z/1 Chacos are definitely more comfortable than the spiffier Z/2s. There is a place for both if you're an active person.
They used to be made in Colorado, start to finish, but now they are “assembled” in Michigan!
I love my Chacos I own multiple pairs. They are the best sandals if you need arch support. I love the custom feature on the website where you can design your own. And they are warrantied or if you want a webbing change you can send them in and have those replaced.
I have a pair that is 23 years old. Had to replace outsole. These were made in CO. My newer ones with Chaco soles (China) needed some replacements after two years of constant wear in the summer. I replaced with Vibram soles. Vibrant are the best. I only wear Chacos in the summer and the arch support is what I appreciate. I have plantar fasciitis.
I'll speak to my love of Chaco Z1, and its for a very practical reason. I wear orthodics, which i need to put into any issue to be comfortable. The Z1s are the only shoe I can barefoot without an orthodic and be completely comfortable. But, I do burn through a pair about every 2 years. Still love them, though. Can't wait to watch the video
Love my Chacos. I'm on pair number 4. Started with the made in China, the sole failed after 3 years. Pair number 2 was custom us made, sole also failed after 4 years. #3 was also us made, and the straps broke through after 4 years. 2 years into #4 and so far so good.
For reference, I wear them pretty much year round. 1000s of miles even backpacking trips.
I have both soles, vibram and newer one. I’ve had them for years and wear them almost every day during the summer, which is a long season here in Texas. I have yet to wear through a pair. My older pair looks dingy, the straps are sort of pilled near the entry points, the outsoles have almost been worn through, but all of that is to be expected with years of use as a summer camp councilor. To each their own, but the reliability, stability, and durability of chaos make them well worth the investment. When I buy them I definitely do see it more as a piece of equipment, just as you would a hiking boot or running shoe.
Im Oahu grown, i dont think ive ever seen one of those. Locals rock Scott’s slippers hella hard tho and I personally stand by Reef brand slippers till death.
I've had a pair since 2004 that I've worn the heck out of every summer and they are still going strong! They do have the good old vibram sole.
I do enjoy the Z tan too.
I had a pair of Tevas that did not last me all the way through my first summer as a camp counselor. Decided to bite the bullet and invest in Chacos, but got them on sale. I still have then 13 years later, along with 2 other pairs, including my custom pair that I got in 2021 and are my favorite, and most expensive pair yet. Definitely an investment but certainly worth it. Beauty must be subjective because Birkenstock Arizonas don't look good on anyone, and I'm darn cute in my Chaco!
I love my Chacos. I sent them in to be resoled after the outsoles came loose from years of wear. Chaco called me and said it was due to a manufacturer defect and said they would resole them at no charge.
They are by far my favorite shoes. From normal day to day ware to trail hiking and rafting.
I wear Chacos for hiking and daily wear in warmer weather bc of the bit of platform cushioning and arch support. Most consumer shoe brands for Women are engineered poorly for support; sport sandals to the rescue. I have two pairs of Chacos that are five yrs+ and they have not failed yet. Your correct to purchase them when on sale. The Mega Z Cloud line is my jam. I look forward to the Teva Hurricane or Terra Fi breakdown!
they absolutely do offer resole options. Chacorepair. For some they are like Briks in that they have them for years and years with parts replaced.
They do offer custom made ones where you can pick everything - those are assembled in Michigan. I am sure parts are from overseas.
Nothing fails first, at least in normal terms.... I had a pair of original Z/2 from 2006 until I sold them in June 2021. Crazy amount of miles on those. There was one spot on the inside arch of outsole where the outsole had become slightly delaminated; I always meant to send them in for a resole but the Vibram still had a ton of tread so I just Sho-Goo'd that spot since it wasn't very noticeable and they kept going for another 6 years til I sold them. Crazy well engineered for a sandal and there's a reason outdoor enthusiasts depend on them. I moved to Bedrock Sandals which I love even more and are arguably built even better.
I have a pair of Chacos from 2003 with the Vibram sole (when they were still made in Colorado). You're right, the mid-sole failed first. The slots for the straps cracked and eventually cracked all the way across. Though it took about 15 years to get bad enough for me to replace, so I think it was worth the $105. The straps and the Vibram sole have lots of life left.
I have a pair of chacos that I have had for 12 years now…. I’ve worn them in all kinds of hiking and river and outdoorsy situations. I can’t say that I have seen one part of the shoe that is failing. I hose them off and they look brand new like the day I bought them! They do have the vibram sole so I’m sure that makes a difference. This was really cool to see how solid they are. Especially after seeing your teva video I’m glad I went with the sandal that I did!
I have had a pair of chacos for over 3 years of constant use, and only stopped wearing them so often because i got into more minimalist, still swear by the though. They are almost through the outsole, also live in south east texas so i do wear them in the winter.
Had mine over 5 years and the outsoul had warn down similar to my hiking boots I live in Texas and wear them almost year round and they are amazing!!
I've gone through several pairs since back when they were called geckos. The straps always go first for me. I've used them mostly in the desert and at the beach. I blame the sand for abraiding the strap inside the sole. I'd try to clean the sand from the strap tubes, but not frequently or thoroughly enough. Still the most comfy and secure sport sandal for my foot.
My Chacos have a Vibram outsole. Love them!
I can't remember how many pairs of Chacos I have own (maybe 3-4). I have resoled at least 2 different pairs at least once. I do a lot of outdoorsy stuff like rock climbing, backpacking and rafting. I used to also own the Vibram outsoles for those pairs as well. I supinate so my outsoles wear out on one side first. I also walk at least 5 miles per day and they are beloved because they are super comfortable, easy to put on and take off, great when wet and can used for hiking. They also dry fast as well. Currently, my straps are wearing down at the edges for my resoled shoes for the first time.
Have a pair from 2004.
Resoled 2 or 3 times. Rewebbed once. Midsole has not failed yet. I have multiple pairs of different types now so my 2004 pair aren’t getting used as much as they were.
Great arch and super comfortable for my feet. Personally I don’t think they’re hideous and they are my go-to sandal whether it’s light hiking, tubing, or just daily wear during summer.
These are really big in Davis, Ca. You’ll either see these or Tevas on everyone.
I've had my Chacos for about 12-15 years, can't remember exactly but they also have the vibram soles and they are still going strong. There is a bit of freying in some spots, but I've worn them on three continents in wilderness and urban areas and they are one of the best most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.
I love my chacos for hiking. I had regular ones but they were too hard on my feet. I changed to the cloud footbed and they are much more comfortable.
Love my Chaco Sandals so much. No foot pain.
Appreciate the honesty about making mistakes.
I love my chacos and just recently had a pair re-soled and re-strapped. I wore through the outsole at the heel and toe crease, and then also because I was wearing them in the water, sand, hiking, etc the straps started to feel rough. But I loved being able to get them resoled and restrapped because I didnt have to break in a new pair!
I love my chaco's and my birkenstocks. I love my boots and I love this channel.
They are definitely for the outdoors in addition to daily use here in Colorado.
There are rivers that run along roads all around. Instead of using waders, you can just pull over and fish in shorts. It can be super spontaneous and fun. You’re always wearing the proper footware when it’s not cold.
Chacos are well secured to your feet, so they won’t get swept away like if you were wearing a pair of Rainbows.
My girlfriend loves Chacos and she bought me a pair for hiking/ camping and I absolutely hate them. I’d rather wear anything else, but I will admit I like them a lot for amphibious outdoor trips.
Did you tell her that you hate them? Do you wear them when you go hiking/camping just to appease her? Lol. That sucks.
The first thing I've seen wear out on all my Chaco's is the glue between the sole and (Vibram) outsole. I've seen tons of the new Chaco's with their own rubber wear out super quick, but the Vibram-soled Chaco's are way better.
I have never done leather work, nor do I intend to. I don't even have that many shoes, yet I love watching these videos!!
i’ve had my chacos since the spring of 2015 and they don’t show any wear except for the straps start to wear down from the friction over time. the slots where they enter the midsole get dirty and need to be cleaned every so often. but they hold up EXTREMELY well
I LOVE my Chaco sandals. I have worn them to death all over Italy, and on many, many trips. I also use them all the time in my kayak. I bought mine in 2005 (yep!) and the sole finally came unglued to the main sandal. When I tried to reglue it, the size was too stretched out and it didn't really work, but hey, I wore them for 17 years before that happened. Totally worth the cost!! However, I am not happy they are now made in China, so maybe I will look for something else going forward.
Mini Review of sandals used for backpacking travel
Teva feet felt achy and bruised after walking around NYC for a day- back to boots next day.
Birkenstock comfortable but not long distance walkers- wet season in Vietnam killed them.
Chaco excellent comfort/durability walk all day in these no problems. Wet conditions all good. Had mine for about 16 years, strapping starting to fray now.
Love my Chaco sandals. Love the key lanyard. Love your channel.
I have a pair of chacos I bought in 2013. They're my most worn shoes, though I am a barefoot wonder, and they have held up so far. One strap is wearing, but hanging on. I still have the vibram soles, from a while back, so I'll likely get them restrapped
i quite like the chacos and i really like the lanyards
chacos hurt my feet when i first got them which is the only bad thing but now they’re accustomed, also they’re waterproof which i love because i am very clumsy
Chaco sold out years ago. That’s when their quality went down and now they don’t use vibram soles. The OG ones made in southern CO were awesome!
I can’t answer the question about what fails first because I’ve had my Chacos for 9 years and they’re still in great condition.
I have one pair of Chacos and worn them for two years. They are a hardy strong sandal for going to the beach, road trips, casual wear. The down side is Chacos will start to smell (footbed and straps). Chacos are made to last at least 6-10 years.
Soak your sandals in hot water (tub or sink) for about 5 minutes. Then take a toothbrush and baking soda and scrub down the plastic part and your straps. Soak it for another 5-10 minutes and then take them outside and cover the entire sandal (really cover it) with more baking soda. Let them sit and dry out while being covered in the baking soda until dry and then take them back in and wash off all the now dry baking soda. Smell should be gone
Outsole wore out first. I have been happy with my Chaco sandals. The Chinese ones aren't as good as my first ones (bought in 2007). Good video. Thank you.
Gotta say love it. If they're comfortable and they last long. Plus the pizza print is fire
They do still make versions of some of their original models in America but others are absolutely made in China. I have both and have never been let down by either. Also you can get them resoled and get the webbing replaced by Chaco when they wear out. Check out the repair section on the website. And while some still come with it, you have the option to resole with vibram soles. I always get mine on sale but the common knowledge is they last for about ten years of moderate use which makes the retail price make a little more sense. That’s around ten bucks a year.
It would be very interesting to see you cut in half a pair of RAINBOW sandals. Rainbows are legendary here in So-Cal for their durable leather materials, comfort and arch support. Finding out how they are constructed would be fascinating 👍
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You can still get Chacos both made in the U.S. and with Vibram soles, if you order them custom. Their custom sandals are made in Michigan. They are $130 though. As a bonus, you can create MUCH uglier strap color combinations than what's normally available, if that's your sort of thing. (It's not my sort of thing, I'm joking about it being a bonus)
I do love mine. They have a lot of miles on them, including hiking, climbing, and wearing them in the water, and they don't really have any significant wear. I can also walk in them all day without discomfort, or blisters.
I have a pair of Chacos ( Zx2) that I've had for two years now? I've worn them as my primary if not only pair of shoes each year I've had them, except when it's too cold to wear them or I'm in the lab and required to wear closed toed shoes. They've gone hiking, on boats, wading through rivers fly fishing, and they've survived through situations where I myself wouldn't. If you're hiking Ricky terrain, you have to be careful because they are sandals. I was hiking the Rockies and slipped on a loose stone and cut open one of the small arteries on the side of my foot, but I also learned that the webbing is shockingly stain resistant to blood! If you looked now, yours never know, and mine are a light blue that blood would otherwise have ruined. The adjustable strap meant I could wrap my foot and still wear my shoe down the mountain, also!
As far as what goes first, the newer ones have a secondary traction grippy layer on the praise if the outsole, and that definitely deteriorates before anything. It still takes about 5-10 years of heavy usage to go through that though, unless you're like my girlfriend and use them for rockier terrain or bouldering or year round daily use which case maybe 3-5 years. You can get the webbing replaced unless they're the zx3 model, and you can get them resoled if you get ahold of Chaco. Otherwise, they've got great resale.
The outsole usually wears down first, but they can be resoled like you said.
I love these shoes so so much! I do use them as equipment during the summer when I'm on the river, hiking or working. Ive had chaos for the last 6 years and I'm on my second pair(I wear them hard and did not get the first pair resoled for some stupid reason). In my experience the sole of the shoe wears out first then maybe the mid sole right around where your foot bends the most will start to crack.
The poor little cat gold is so heavy hes either getting really buff soon or perpetually tired 😂
Wow that's a lot for foam sandals holy moly!
Never heard of the brand, and didn't know they were so widely hated. For me it's Birks.
I have a friend who first fell in love with hiking in the Grand Canyon (wearing boots), and then started taking river trips through the canyon on the Colorado, Once he started river tripping, he switched first to Tevas and then to Chacos. Now, he wears Chacos all spring and summer (NC) and wears Chacos on his river trips and while hiking in the canyon, including climbing steep, gravelly pitches. He has strong ankles, and has never hurt them. So, he swears by them. I tried wearing Chacos and found that the channeled footbed actually cut into my skin! I also found the strap uncomfortable. I'm now a Birky guy, wholeheartedly.
when are we going to cut toaster in half in all seriousness, I do love the videos, great work!
When I first wore mine (bought on sale $50) it was terrible. Feet hurt, blisters, a nightmare. Then after a few days magically they were amazing. I have wide flat giant feet and I love them.
I was a frat daddy in college from 2011-14, all we wore is chacos. I still have all mine from college and they are still going strong. I’m down in Texas and I wear them to float the river and go to the beach. They’re better than any water shoes I’ve ever worn.
I wear mine everyday. They are my favorite shoe. I brought my first pair second hand and it took them 3 years of my owning them for the tread to be gone in spots. I still wear them they are great.
I wore the same pair of chacos pretty much daily for maybe 3 years in college. Houston is sandal weather almost all year, plus they were good for the rain. I worked as a dog walker 20-40 hours a week so between that and running around campus they got miles in.
To answer your question, What finally got them was my dog chewing a tear in the strap (even he didn’t manage to fully rip them and I’ve seen that boy gnaw through a wall). Went through their rechaco program to mail in and repair them (about $20) but then ended up losing the box in a move before I could mail them. By comparison I went through several knockoff pairs before I caved and bought the real thing. The $30 knockoffs would wear down completely (like foot touching the ground) in about 2 months. Chacos hadn’t lost any grip or noticeable wearing down on the footbed or sole. Even my Birkenstocks soles have to be replaced yearly. I don’t get how they stand up so well being all foam and rubber. Probably granola magic
I was gonna request this video but you already did it 😂 I got a pair of Z/Cloud Chacos and I love them so much.
this got me lol like chacos are the ideal shoe imo! they are basically hiking boots in sandal form. I have climbed to the summit of literal mountains in the Canadian rockies in these. love them. Also appreciate that the company will repair them for you, keeps waste out of landfill. anyway very cool to see what they are like on the inside.
EDIT: what fails first for me is always the vibram outsole. But you can just get it re-soled, nbd.
I have 3 pairs of chacos and I walk 2 to 5 miles each day in them. I've found that I can do about 1,000 miles on a pair before I need a new outsole so I can expect about 2 to 3 years use for each pair. Another nice thing about them is that they are easy to clean. When they are getting dirty, I can take them in the shower with me a give them a good scrub when I take my own shower. They're usually dry by morning.