Chaco Unleashes "Designapalooza": A Nationwide Call to Creativity to Design the Next Iconic Sandal Strap

Group 1 - Chaco has launched a new design contest called "Designapalooza" inviting the community to create the next iconic webbing for the Z/1 Classic sandal with a prize of $5,000 [1][3] - The contest runs from August 19 to September 1, allowing participants to submit original designs in various formats including hand-drawn, digital, or textile-based [4] - Five finalists will be selected by Chaco, who will then collaborate with the brand to refine their designs, including details like buckle color and thread [4] Group 2 - The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition run of Z/1 Classics, and the designer will gain recognition in Chaco's history [3] - The community, referred to as ChacoNation, will vote on Instagram to determine the winning design [5] - Chaco, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., is known for its premium outdoor footwear and has a commitment to sustainability, repairing over 20,000 sandals annually to reduce landfill waste [6]