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Chaco sandals and shoes have quite a reputation, and it's all good. Known for embracing comfort and fantastic fit as its company goals, Chaco has also embraced the environment. If you are concerned about how your shopping habits impact the planet, wearing Chaco shoes is about as green as you can get.

Chaco's Origin Story

Chaco shoes begin with a white water rafting trip in 1989. Mark Paigen,a fly-fishing guide, was tired of finishing each day with wrinkled feet. He decided to design an outdoor shoe that would allow his feet to dry. In the process, he came up with the innovative Z-strap concept. This is a strap that pulls through the sole of the sandal, allowing for a customized fit.

The rest, as they say, is history. The sandals proved popular with customers in Colorado, and soon Chaco was a large company selling outdoor sandals, shoes and boots around the world. Today the business is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan.

Chaco's Environmental Stance

This is a company that loves the outdoors. They support the environment in numerous ways, including:

• Donating money to the American Rivers organization to protect 5,000 miles of river in the United States.
• Repairing Chaco sandals when they get worn down. You can send your Z Sandals back to Chaco for a new sole or strap so less waste goes into landfills.
• Making strap webbing from recycled bottles.
• Supporting the preservation of Bears EarsNational Monument.

Chaco is serious about reducing its carbon footprint and investing in the future of the planet. If you are of like mind, you can feel good about supporting this brand.

Chaco's Footwear Designs

So what, exactly, is a Chaco sandal? It's a comfortable form of outdoor footwear that you can wear hiking, boating or just about anywhere you care to go. There are a few different styles. The one that started it all is the Z Sandal. It comes in many variations. You should try more than one to find the most comfortable fit.

Chaco makes other styles as well, each as comfy and fun to wear as the Z. Look for any of the following:

• Slides, including poolside or water slides
• Flip flops
• Boots, including Chelsea and casual short boots
• Slip-on shoes and sneakers

While Chaco's emphasis may be on the outdoors, you can pair these shoes with nicer clothing for some fun looks. For example, Chelsea boots go well with slacks and slides look nice with Bermuda shorts. More than one woman has been spotted wearing her Z sandals with a flowing bohemian skirt. If you can imagine it, you can wear it.

Chaco's Cultural Impact

It's not overstating things to claim that Chaco has shaken up the shoe industry. The brand has led the way in defining what it means to be environmentally responsible. It has also made it okay, fashionable even, to wear comfortable shoes all the time. You no longer need to suffer through a meeting with pinched toes. Wear the Chacos and rejoice.

Look for your favorite Chaco styles at Rogan's Shoes. You'll find a wide variety of sizes, colors and design options to meet your needs. Shipping for purchases $49.99 and over is free to the lower 48 states. For purchases under $49.99, there is a flat rate of just five bucks. You can't beat that, so go ahead and get started today.