Chala

Barefoot brand from Germany.

Chala is a German brand making handmade barefoot sandals in Freiburg, in the Black Forest, along with a closed shoe called the Único and overshoes. The designs are mostly unisex, many sandals come in two widths, and there are vegan options as well as leather, much of it sourced from regional farms. There is also a kids' sandal for children from about one year old.

Specialities: sandals, shoes, handmade, kids, leather

Chala website

How Chala fits

multiple width

Chala sells mostly sandals, with slender and wide fittings on several models, so pick the width that suits you. One reviewer with extra wide feet went up to a 38 for width, so check the size chart and consider a custom tracing if you're between sizes.

The Chala range