Chaco is more than river-busting protection and water-going dominance. With more hiking and casual style in the portfolio the past three years, the brand is going both inland and uptown. Elias returns to the company’s sun-warmed roots with one of the most beautiful men’s sandals Active Junky’s enjoyed. At less than half the price of designer footwear, this slide is crafted from select full-grain leathers with a pigskin lining to embrace feet the Chaco way. Incorporating the LUVSEAT PU footbed, Elias looks good standing still with an embossed design underfoot. Lug depth of 2.5mm powered testers across sand, gravel and loose rock to get to insider beaches and applauded brewpubs with energy to spare. This is the sandal on which to center an ocean or lake trip while getting plenty of miles from urban outings. At only a touch over $100, every boardshort and tee in the drawer gets an upgrade when joining Elias on your travels.

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