Sign inJoin the beta

Chaco warranty for sandals

23/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 2 of 4 brands
The short version

Chaco doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product covered to 5 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 4 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Chaco's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 5 years
  • Partial coverageWhole product5 years
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Tears
Good to know before you buy
  • Keep your receipt showing when and where you bought them; it is needed for every claim.
  • You pay to ship the sandals to Chaco (insured parcel).
  • Claims can take 6 to 8 weeks.
  • Only pairs bought from Chaco or authorized US retailers are covered.

How other brands compare for sandals

  • 1. Reef45/100 · Full: None
  • 3. OluKai13/100 · Full: None
  • 4. Teva13/100 · Full: None
Compare all 4 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for sandals.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
  4. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  5. REIMost items90 days
  6. TargetMost items90 days
Show all 27 stores
  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
  3. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  4. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  5. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  6. HibbettMost items60 days
  7. JCPenneyMost items60 days
  8. Road Runner SportsMost items60 days
  9. Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
  10. ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
  11. Foot LockerMost items45 days
  12. Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
  13. Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
  14. Dillard'sMost items30 days
  15. Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
  16. Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
  17. Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
  18. Urban OutfittersMost items30 days from delivery
  19. BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
  20. Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
  21. Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for sandals where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

Work at Chaco and see something out of date? Send us the current terms and we'll check and update this page.Suggest a correction

I-BUY.AI isn't paid by any brand, and ratings can't be bought. How we rate warranties