Chaco Unleashes "Designapalooza": A Nationwide Call to Creativity to Design the Next Iconic Sandal Strap
Chaco (NYSE:WWW) has launched "Designapalooza," a nationwide design competition inviting fans to create the next iconic Z/1 Classic sandal strap. The two-week contest, running from August 19 through September 1, 2025, offers a $5,000 cash prize to the winning designer.
The contest welcomes all types of original designs - from hand-drawn to digital and textile-based. Five finalists will be selected to refine their designs with Chaco's team, with the ultimate winner chosen through community voting on Instagram. The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition run of Z/1 Classic sandals.
Chaco (NYSE:WWW) ha lanciato "Designapalooza", un concorso nazionale di design che invita i fan a creare la prossima iconica fascia per il sandalo Z/1 Classic. Il concorso di due settimane, che si svolge dal 19 agosto al 1° settembre 2025, assegna un premio in denaro di 5.000 $ al designer vincitore.
Possono partecipare proposte originali di ogni tipo - da schizzi a mano a file digitali e progetti tessili. Saranno scelti cinque finalisti per perfezionare le proprie creazioni insieme al team di Chaco, e il vincitore finale sarà deciso tramite votazione della comunità su Instagram. Il design vincente verrà prodotto in una tiratura limitata dei sandali Z/1 Classic.
Chaco (NYSE:WWW) ha lanzado "Designapalooza", un concurso de diseño a nivel nacional que invita a los fans a crear la próxima icónica correa del sandalia Z/1 Classic. El certamen de dos semanas, que se celebra del 19 de agosto al 1 de septiembre de 2025, ofrece un premio en efectivo de 5.000 $ al diseñador ganador.
Se aceptan todo tipo de diseños originales - desde bocetos a mano hasta archivos digitales y propuestas textiles. Se seleccionarán cinco finalistas para pulir sus diseños junto al equipo de Chaco, y el ganador definitivo se elegirá mediante votación comunitaria en Instagram. El diseño ganador se producirá en una edición limitada de las sandalias Z/1 Classic.
Chaco (NYSE:WWW)가 전국 디자인 공모전 "Designapalooza"를 시작합니다. 팬들이 차기 아이코닉 Z/1 Classic 샌달 스트랩 디자인을 제출할 수 있는 기회입니다. 2주간 진행되는 이번 대회는 2025년 8월 19일~9월 1일에 열리며, 우승자에게는 미화 5,000달러 상금이 수여됩니다.
손그림, 디지털, 텍스타일 등 모든 형태의 오리지널 디자인을 환영합니다. 최종 후보 다섯 팀이 선정되어 Chaco 팀과 함께 디자인을 다듬게 되며, 최종 우승자는 Instagram 커뮤니티 투표로 결정됩니다. 우승 디자인은 Z/1 Classic 샌달의 리미티드 에디션으로 제작됩니다.
Chaco (NYSE:WWW) a lancé "Designapalooza", un concours national de design invitant les fans à créer la prochaine bride iconique de la sandale Z/1 Classic. Le concours de deux semaines, qui se déroule du 19 août au 1er septembre 2025, offre un prix en argent de 5 000 $ au designer gagnant.
Tous types de designs originaux sont acceptés – du dessin à la main aux créations numériques et textiles. Cinq finalistes seront sélectionnés pour affiner leur design avec l'équipe de Chaco, et le vainqueur final sera choisi par vote de la communauté sur Instagram. Le design gagnant sera produit en édition limitée sur les sandales Z/1 Classic.
Chaco (NYSE:WWW) hat "Designapalooza" gestartet, einen landesweiten Designwettbewerb, bei dem Fans eingeladen sind, den nächsten ikonischen Riemen für den Z/1 Classic Sandalen zu entwerfen. Der zweiwöchige Wettbewerb läuft vom 19. August bis 1. September 2025 und vergibt 5.000 $ Preisgeld an den siegreichen Designer.
Teilnahmeberechtigt sind alle Arten originaler Entwürfe – von handgezeichneten Skizzen über digitale Dateien bis hin zu textilen Konzepten. Fünf Finalisten werden ausgewählt, um ihre Entwürfe mit dem Chaco-Team zu verfeinern; der endgültige Gewinner wird per Community-Voting auf Instagram bestimmt. Das Gewinnerdesign erscheint in einer limitierten Auflage der Z/1 Classic Sandalen.
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Whether you're a backcountry sketchbooker, a TikTok textile artist, or just someone with a story to tell, this is your chance to leave your mark on a Chaco that could walk across trails, cities, and music festivals alike. The winning strap will be featured on a limited-edition run of Z/1 Classics, and the designer will walk away with a
"For years, we've seen ChacoNation use our straps to tell stories, rep their identities, and celebrate the outdoors. Now we're handing over the design table to them," said Rose Fulbright, Chaco Marketing Director. "Designapalooza is a celebration of individuality, and the creative spirit that defines Chaco. We can't wait to see the stories our community brings to life."
Beginning August 19 through September 1, participants can submit their original hand-drawn, digital, or textile-based designs. Team Chaco will carefully select five finalists whose designs stand out. Each finalist will work with Chaco to fine-tune the sandal's look including choosing details like buckle color and thread to complete their creation.
Then it's up to the community: #ChacoNation will vote on Instagram to choose the winning design.
For details on how to enter and more, head to chacos.com/US/en/designapaloooza/
About Chaco
Born on the river in 1989, Chaco, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), builds premium footwear for the outdoor-minded. The brand's iconic Z/sandals are repairable at ReChaco and more than 20,000 sandals a year are kept out of landfills every year. Plus, as a result of the brand's proprietary LUVSEAT™ foot bed, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to all Chaco footwear styles. The APMA Seal is intended to raise awareness by identifying products of exceptional quality that are manufactured with comfort, health, and safety in mind. Simply put, Chaco is fit for adventure. Please visit us at www.chacos.com, Facebook: Chaco, Instagram: ChacoFootwear, TikTok: ChacoFootwear
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