{"id":4427,"date":"2012-03-27T21:16:58","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T03:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openairlife.com\/blog\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2012-03-27T21:16:58","modified_gmt":"2012-03-28T03:16:58","slug":"are-you-a-chaconian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.openairlife.com\/blog\/are-you-a-chaconian\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you a Chaconian?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"My Chaco\" src=\"images\/stories\/mychaco_big_header.jpeg\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px;\" class=\"smartresize\" id=\"smartresize\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Do you love your Chacos? When the weather turns nice do you put them on and wear them all summer long? If this describes you, you are definitely a Chaconian and you will love to know that you can now get custom Chacos just for you. And even if you are not as hard core or loyal as the Chaconians, getting custom Chacos that fit you doesn&#8217;t get any easier. If you are a Chaconians or Non-Chaconians the following information will let you know\u00a0how and what you will have to do to order your custom Chacos.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>Responding to the extraordinary emotional connection its consumers have with the brand, Chaco launches <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychacos.com\/\"><span>MyChacos<\/span><\/a><span>, a one-of-a-kind \u201cMade in the USA\u201d <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychacos.com\/\"><span>custom sandal<\/span><\/a><span> program.\u00a0\u00a0Over the past two decades, Chaco has developed a loyal and active community of fans affectionately called \u201cChaconians.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0In response to these supporters\u2019 desires for unique webbing and color options, Chaco has created a place for them to build and personalize their own pair of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chacos.com\/US\/en\/Sandal_Education\"><span>Chaco sandals<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0\u00a0The new website, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychacos.com\/\"><span>www.mychacos.com<\/span><\/a><span>, offers deep customization with nine dimensions of color, material, and sole choices to create tens of millions of possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>\u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chacos.com\/US\/en\/Chacosphere-Landing\"><span>Chaconians<\/span><\/a><span> develop a strong relationship with their Chacos and passionately share their stories with us,\u201d said Colin Butts, marketing manager at Chacos.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe wanted to provide them with an even closer link\u00a0to the brand by allowing them to design their very own pair.\u00a0\u00a0Through MyChacos, we see an opportunity to engage our community at a very personal level by providing them with an unparalleled and interactive brand experience.\u201d<u1:p><\/u1:p><\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>MyChacos offers a full product design experience, putting the consumer in the creative driver\u2019s seat from start to finish.\u00a0\u00a0Chaconians build and personalize all aspects of their sandals by selecting sole pattern, webbing design (over 100 to select from), stitching and buckle colors, and logo placement, among other options.\u00a0\u00a0Consumers can watch the entire sandal come to life as their choices are reflected on-screen immediately.\u00a0\u00a0They may even design on-the-go as the system operates on many mobile phone and tablet devices.\u00a0\u00a0All MyChacos products are built on the renowned Z-platform known for its versatility, durability, and long-term comfort for any adventure.\u00a0\u00a0MyChacos cost $125 and typically ship within 3-5 days of ordering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chacos.com\/US\/en\/Rechaco-Landing\"><span>ReChaco<\/span><\/a><span> team, Chaco\u2019s on-site warranty and repair group based in Rockford, Michigan, will build each pair of MyChacos sandals.\u00a0\u00a0Because the domestic value of labor and materials of each custom pair exceeds 89%, they will be labeled \u201cMade in the USA.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0An integral part of the brand for over 10 years, ReChaco mends customer\u2019s well-worn sandals and in 2011 made their 25,000<sup>th<\/sup> repair under Wolverine Worldwide ownership.\u00a0\u00a0All MyChacos sandals can be re-webbed and resoled in the future, extending the life of the precious personalized sandals; and they are covered under Chaco\u2019s lifetime guarantee against material and workmanship defects.<\/span><span><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Born\u00a0on the river\u00a0in 1989, Chaco is authentic outdoor footwear that inspires a lifetime of true adventure. What started as a sandal for\u00a0river guides\u00a0has\u00a0evolved\u00a0into sandal, shoe and boot designs that offer Chaco\u2019s uncompromised support no matter where you roam. All Chaco footwear features\u00a0the <\/span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chacos.com\/US\/en\/fit-landing\"><span>LUVSEAT<\/span><\/a><\/span><span>\u2122, a\u00a0uniquely contoured platform\u00a0that properly aligns and supports your foot and body to enable a lifetime of true adventure.\u00a0As a result, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to many Chaco footwear styles.\u00a0 The APMA Seal\u00a0is intended to raise\u00a0awareness by identifying products of exceptional quality that are manufactured with comfort, health and safety in mind. Simply put, Chaco\u00a0is fit for adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you love your Chacos? 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