Chacos

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Chacos

25 mentions from real owners

• #1Nov 8, 2025

  need new sandals. crocs of 6 years lost tread

  Chacos or Tevas all the way. I’ve had my Chacos for about 7 years and they’re still going strong. Super comfy once you break them in and basically indestructible.

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• #2Jul 9, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I've had my Chacos for over 20 years. I've had them resoled and the straps replaced.

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• #3Jul 9, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Chacos without the toe strap….

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• #4Jul 9, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Lots of people are saying Chacos. I’m going to agree. I love mine and wear them pretty much any chance I get. Never had an issue with physical activity (even played dodgeball, light basketball, and other youth group type games) aside from the occasional broken toenail you would get with any other open toe sandal. Mine has the toe strap, which I think really lends itself to being more appropriate for physical activity. The only thing you need to be aware of is that they have a very high arch. My feet have adjusted to them and now flatter shoes are actually more uncomfortable lmao

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• #5Jul 9, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  My Chacos lasted me 8 years before I had to buy a new pair. I’ve been a camp counselor working outside everyday in the summer, being in lakes, walking over rocks, and being in sand and they only started breaking this year. Bought a new pair a few weeks ago and they appear to be made exactly the same. They have no toe strap and toe strap options. Most choose no toe, I’m just a weirdo that likes it. A few people say the sand can wear down the straps but I never had that problem. I just made sure to wash the sand off each day

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• #6Jul 9, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  They were sold, and most manufacturing moved out of the USA. However, they still do repairs and custom work in the USA. I got my old Chacos reworked recently, and they're still awesome. From the perspective of being able to have them repaired, I'd consider it BIFL.

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• #7Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I love Chacos, and have worn them for decades , but I only get mine custom made now. That way you can get a much sturdier sole, and they're made in the USA, unlike the mass-produced ones. More expensive, yes, but much better quality.

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• #8Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I had a pair of Chacos for 20 years. At some point I got them resoled and the new sole wasn't as good as the old one. But that's my sandal of choice.

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• #9Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Super love my Chacos! They’re my daily driver for summer.

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• #10Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I have high arches and Chacos are the best sandal (their shoes and boots are my go-tos in the colder months). I find I need to size down the sandal to fit my arches.

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• #11Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Thirding Chacos. I have a pair that I bought in 2003, wear over 100 days/year, had them resoled once. They're the closest thing I've seen to a BIFL shoe.

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• #12Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I’ve had my Chacos for 7 years. Hiked probably 500+ miles in them in every possible terrain, they’ve survived a dozen rivers floats, countless dog walks, etc. 

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• #13Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  a resole at my local shop for both birkenstocks and chacos was 80$ each. i elected to resole the birks (because leather) but just got a new pair of chacos. they did last me 7 years and i wear them daily in the summer and do a lot of walking at work

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• #14Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Seconding Chacos, and they can be resoled/re-strapped. Comfy as hell too. I personally like the toe strap because it makes me feel more secure scrambling on rocks, but I know some people hate it.

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• #15Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  I’ve been rocking the same pair of Chacos since 2014. They had a four year gap of use where they were lost in a closet due to a move. Popped them out last year and had no problems since. Personally, I don’t like the ones that have a strap over your big toe. Mine does and I just stopped using it immediately. Because of the way they tighten, you need to make sure the fit is good before you wear them out (like pull all the straps to where you want them). I didn’t do that well with the toe strap, and it’s just too small to be comfortable.

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• #16Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Chacos +1

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• #17Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  Chacos are basically indestructible and can be resoled.

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• #18Jul 8, 2025

  Hiking sandals that aren’t disposable?

  The closest ive found is Chacos. I wear them daily in the spring and summer, and i walk and hike and ride my bike and float the river in them. They're nowhere near minimalist style but the rubber sole lasts a long time comparitively, I get 3-4 years out of each pair. They come in a variety of strap styles so you can avoid the toe loop 

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• #19Jun 11, 2025

  Advice for year round sandals

  Chacos 100%. Each pair has lasted 7-9 years and they are crazy comfortable.

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• #20Jun 11, 2025

  Advice for year round sandals

  I’ve had the same pair of chacos for 14 years. I pretty much wear them non stop April-October. They are just now starting to wear through the bottom layer of the sole. I believe you can send them back to the factory and they will replace the sole so I’m planning on doing that. I bought them for a study abroad in Costa Rica cause I knew I would be hiking and walking in creeks a lot. I had a few blisters the first couple weeks but not too bad… but the end of the summer they were perfect.

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• #21Jun 10, 2025

  Advice for year round sandals

  I’ve heard teva and chacos are good for that

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• #22Jun 8, 2025

  My Tevas broke after light use, of course AFTER the 1 year warranty expired

  Chacos can also be repaired

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• #23Jun 6, 2025

  My Tevas broke after light use, of course AFTER the 1 year warranty expired

  Chacos are beefy but at least they have arch support. Tevas and Bedrocks are light but both are plantar fasciitis central.

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• #24May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven backpacks •Eley garden hose •Felco shears •Vermont Glove •Hori Hori garden knife I hope this helps

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• #25May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven I hope this helps

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