You may have seen some people wearing an “interesting” pair of sandals around the climbing gym, at the crag, or around town…maybe even at a YoungLife camp. They have fun patterns on the straps, their soles are huge, they even have a buckle. Folks, those are called Chaco’s. Chaco’s are one of my favorite pairs of footwear…I have 3 different pairs.
You might be wondering why I have 3 different pairs of Chaco’s. Well, when you’re a climber and a surfer, you’re in different terrain and its great to have that arch support with the sandal that fits the occasion.
That brings me to my favorite part about the Chaco brand. What sets them apart, aside from their customer service, is their LUVSEAT. If you’ve ever walked barefoot on any type of loose sand or dirt, you probably felt some pressure on the arch of your foot, good pressure I might add. That’s your feet and body in alignment. Chaco has the LUVSEAT design to mimic just that.
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| My Quiver of Chaco's |
It takes a little while of breaking in your first pair of Chaco’s for a couple reasons. They do have a rigid sole for added stability and need to get broken-in. You’re also not used to having something supporting your arch, creating slight discomfort for the first week or so…stick with it. Once you break-in your Chaco’s you’ll be glad you did.
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| Close-up view of the LUVSEAT |
Now, owning numerous pairs of Chaco's can get a little pricey, but Chaco has great ways to help you save some pennies. When you buy a pair of Chaco's, you virtually don't ever have to buy another pair again. If the strap breaks, the sole wears out, buckle cracks, etc. All you have to do is mail your Chaco's back and specify what service you want performed and they'll hook you up…for a small fee. Still, it's a lot cheaper than buying a brand new pair.
Check back tomorrow to see what I think about the big, clunky, and my favorite style, the Z2.
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