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Elite Chargers

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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. 


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10/11/2024
Molly M.
United States

Second Pair

I love these sandals! I wore my first pair all day ever until the sole finally split, and immediately ordered another pair. Worth every penny.

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08/19/2024
Randolph R.
United States United States

A+ sandals

I bought these for my LA/Vegas trip, they're really good for walking on the beach, chillin poolside, and even walking on asphalt. Pretty comfortable.

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07/01/2024
HANNAH D.
United States United States

Comfy and sleek sandals

Sandals are super comfy and sleek. They did take several weeks to get here, but that's because it's a small company and they make them as they are ordered. If you are ok with the wait, you will get a quality product.

Shamma Sandals Elite Chargers Review
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07/01/2024
Ian M.
United States United States

Born to Run

Decided to get back into distance running after reading Born to Run. Ordered the Shammas and have had a great experience getting acclimated to barefoot running over the past month. The sandals have been easy to adjust and my feet are now used to how they feel when walking and running. Highly recommend!

RM
04/14/2024
Richard M.
Canada Canada

Second pair

This is my second pair of Shamma sandals. I wore through the leather footbed on the last pair, but were it not for that I could have stayed with them a lot longer. Love the sandals, they are my footwear.

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Dora Noton
Simply the best!

This is my third pair of elite chargers, and Shamma is simply the best barefoot sandal I've owned.

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Sarah
Great Sandals!

I love these! First time with Shamma sandals and I will buy more in the future. I got the leather ones and it feels really nice on my feet. I may get the thinner ones as I'm used to being barefoot. I love the way the straps hold to my feet and are super adjustable. I am still adjusting the sandal, but I'm sure once I have it set, these will be the go to footwear. I'm already looking at the all leather goats to buy. I highly recommend these.

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Courtney Sondreal
Barefoot heals

Wearing these consistently has almost completely ended my foot pain I’ve struggled with for about 15 years. If you’re even considering these just pull the trigger. It can take a bit of getting used to but your feet will thank you in the long run and you will thank Shamma sandals for helping your feet grow stronger, healthier, and pain free

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Richard M.
Second pair

This is my second pair of Shamma sandals. I wore through the leather footbed on the last pair, but were it not for that I could have stayed with them a lot longer. Love the sandals, they are my footwear.

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Richard M.
Second pair

This is my second pair of Shamma sandals. I wore through the leather footbed on the last pair, but were it not for that I could have stayed with them a lot longer. Love the sandals, they are my footwear.

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