How Do I Adjust My Chacos with Multiple Straps?
Step 3
Pliers. Remove the back strap from your sandal. You should be able to do this easily by prying an edge of it up with pliers. Make sure that it is not glued down because you will probably have to move it around a bit during this step. If you are using a fixed loop like most people, just hold the strap with one hand and use pliers to loosen and tighten each loop on top of each other (the loops should go on top, not underneath each other). If you are using a ratchet style back strap then use pliers to unscrew it. Make sure that you read the instructions that come with your strap before you begin.
Step 4
Tie a knot on the top of the loops with your string. Fix it onto the surface of the sandal and wrap string around all of them several times to attach it securely to each loop on top of each other. Tie a knot in string at the top and cut off the extra string. It should be tight enough to hold, but not too tight because this will cause blisters or chaffing from your sandals rubbing against your ankle and skin if they are too tight on your heel.
How Do I Adjust My Chacos with Multiple Straps?
If you are not familar with Chacos, they are a type of sandal that has two support straps at the ankle. There is a strap around the top of your foot and there is also an adjustable webbing strap on either side of your foot. You need to adjust these straps so that the top strap will go over the arch in your foot and there should be slack between your heel and the back of the shoe when you walk.
You're going to want to first tighten up one side then pull up on one of those side strings (the ones by your toes) while loosening up one on the other side string (the ones by your pinkie toe). You'll need to do this in the mirror to make sure you are pulling the side strings evenly.
If you tighten both sides equally, your foot is going to feel extremely tight. You will need to either loosen one side where it's too tight or loosen both where they are too loose and pull just one side up when walking.
The Original Chacos can take a while getting used to but they are so comfy once you start wearing them that you won't want to take them off. The ankle support really helps prevent ankle injuries and soreness from overuse. I have had knee pain for so long and these did a great job at protecting my sensitive knee joints.
How Do I Shorten My Chaco Straps?
The chaco straps are a very important part of your pack. They can be heavy and bulky so it makes sense that the best way to manage them is to shorten them. Here's how you do it...
Shorten your Chaco Straps
1) With both straps in one hand, hold the webbing under the buckle with your thumb and forefinger. Hold the other side of strap with fingers resting on front side of buckle where it would hook together.
2) Take a firm grip on both ends of strap, using your thumb and forefinger as well.
3) Holding both ends of strap, pull the webbing out from under the buckle. The process takes a little practice to do well.
4) Pinch the webbing between your thumb and forefinger to straighten it. It should be even with your hand and running along the length of strap (excess strap will not show).
5) Continue pulling out until you reach desired length. Once you are at the right length, release straps so they can "hang" freely (don't let them drop off your hand).
6) Once they are free from your grip, pull the excess webbing out from under the buckle. You can then tie or secure the excess webbing with a double bow knot.
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