Just bought my first Chaco sandals!

[Jolt]

As much as I liked the idea of sandals that can be resoled, I ultimately decided the Chacos were way too heavy and clunky for me and bought a pair of Teva Zilch sandals this spring. If Chaco came up with a minimalist style like that and made it so the sole/straps could be replaced, I'd be first in line to get a pair! However, their current styles just aren't there.

[Irulan]

Straps can be replaced on Chacos.

[Trek420]

Straps can be replaced on Chacos.

Straps, soles, it can be remade again and again. Knott has a pair that's made the trip back several times. Eventually they can get to the point that it can't be repaired.

I'm ready to love them even more once again. They've brought back a few styles being made in the US!

http://madeinusareviews.blogspot.com...de-in-usa.html

[Blueberry]

I'm ready to love them even more once again. They've brought back a few styles being made in the US!

Huh. Good to know. I had written them off.

Here is the MyChacos site for custom made in the USA Chacos.

[jessmarimba]

So my second pair of Chacos are about 5 years old, and I noticed yesterday that the lugged part of the sole (Unaweep sole) is peeling off from the toes of both shoes. Now, at 5 years old, that could be normal wear and tear, except that the pair I have that is 10 years old (with the less-rugged Colorado soles), that I continued to wear as my favorites after I bought the second pair, are still in one piece. The soles are extremely worn, but not peeling. I know I can get them re-soled, but I sort of wonder if it's worth it now. I'm kind of unhappy about this.