Chala

Summary: Handmade barefoot sandals with leather or vegan footbed, 4.5–9.3mm Vibram sole, crepe or semi-aggressive tread, multiple strap styles, and wide, foot-shaped toebox.

Chala

1. Overview

Chala is a barefoot brand based in that sells sandals for men, women, and kids with great overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [4.5–9.3mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [great] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

Chala has a wide fit with a foot-shaped toebox, 4.5–9.3mm sole, great flexibility, and none tread, and are made with leather, natural, synthetic, vibram, vegan, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women/kids] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, vibram, vegan, rubber.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] .

3. Performance

Chala are ideal for casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, and water in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [7] casual, hiking, indoors, road running, trail running, walking, water.
  • Climate: [2] warm, hot.

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