Elite Chargers (7mm)
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Shamma Production Period: 8 business days for most sandals (10 business days for Ibex and Pacific Avenue sandals)
Proudly made in the USA with high quality domestic and imported materials
Pair Weight (size 9):
Thickness: 7mm
Chargers
The spiritual successor to our original sandals, the Elite Chargers are perfect in urban environments. Designed to tackle asphalt and concrete, Elite Chargers provide a small amount of cushioning for added comfort and protection. If you are looking for a lightweight minimalist sandal tuned to deal with hard city streets, then look no further than the Chargers!
Sole
Chargers use a 6mm Vibram® Morflex sole coupled with your choice of our UltraGrip or Tobacco Brown Goatskin Leather footbed. Chargers have a 7mm total stack height. A blend of rubber and EVA, the Morflex compound is known for being lightweight, with a firm but cushioned feel underfoot. Morflex is also known for a quick break-in time. While not as thin as the Warriors, Chargers are a better choice for people who want to go very thin but would like a small amount of cushioning. Pair with the UltraGrip footbed for use in the harshest elements, or select the Goatskin Leather for more comfort in drier conditions.
Elite Lacing System
The Elite Lacing System is the product of 10 years of relentless testing and development. This lacing system is designed with control, comfort, and performance in mind. Three independent adjustment zones - the heel strap, insole strap, and toe straps - give you total control over how the straps are adjusted to your feet. Velcro® fasteners make adjustment easy and secure. The Shamma Elite Buckle gives you the ability to fine tune your toe strap, where adjustment matters most. Our innovative and flexible heel posts keep the straps in an optimal position so you can focus on the road ahead. The Elite Lacing uses Toray® UltraSuede to create the highest levels of comfort available. If you want the highest performance laces, you want the Elite Lacing System!
Recraftable
Just because you wore a hole in your sandals, it doesn’t mean you have to throw them away! Our modular approach to sandal-making means that worn out parts can be replaced with a pair of pliers at home. Why throw away what you can repair? Visit our Parts Page to learn more!
Made in the USA!
Proud to be made in the USA and we wouldn’t have it any other way! All of our sandals are made right here in Santa Cruz, CA by our small team, using primarily US sourced materials along with high quality components from Italy, Germany, and other international partners. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to get a glimpse of how we do it on a regular basis.
Fit is the perfect balance between secure and comfortable. And the soles are thin enough to have a great ground feel. Wish I'd discovered Shamma sooner.
This is my first pair of sandals since I was a little kid. I finally got back into running after 10 years of being inactive, but running shoes were cramping my toes. I went down the rabbit hole and found out you can run in sandals! It’s taken a month or so to slowly adjust the straps, slow down, strengthen my feet and arches, and learn how to run without padding… but it’s going well and I love it! Yesterday I ran for an hour in my chargers on sidewalks and bike paths, jumping on rocks and benches. They’re super grippy and my feet feel free! It has been tricky to figure out the straps to stop getting little blisters, but with experience I’m getting them super dialed in. Overall this is really rewarding and fun. My feet, calves, glutes feel stronger than ever and I don’t have cramped toe pain or tweaked knee pain any more. So I think the sandals are doing well at promoting better running form.
I’d like to try them out in the rain next, but I’ve read they should be good. After some more months of running, I’ll probably buy a different model of Shammas for trail running.
The elite chargers are so flexible and comfortable! I love how lightweight they are! The straps are easy to adjust! The sole is great for walking up and down paved hills, and so far good in the yard too! I really like how soft and comfortable the straps are, I don’t have any red marks or rubs (I did adjust them a few days in the house before wearing them outside), and I’m wearing them with the power straps right now. Highly recommend and I’m looking at more sandals!
my new favorite footwear
This has been an awful experience. I placed my order on 11/25/2024 was supposed to receive it by 12/14. As of 12/25/2024 have still not received my order. Very unhappy as these were a Christmas gift. Hopefully they will still arrive.
