u/8girlpurple8

After 8+ years, my dog chewed the straps on my left Chaco, so I found the same exact pair on eBay and got them. They’re in excellent like new condition, but for the life of me I cannot get the straps to adjust comfortably.

On the left is the new pair and the right is my old Chaco. The straps on my OG chacos are so much more comfortable and I have way more slack when I tighten them than the new pair. I’ve tried everything, but my new pair just feels way too tight (both right and left on the new are similarly too tight). Anyone know how to fix? Or will they adjust on their own as I wear them? I don’t find it comfortable having the buckle on the top of my foot and the straps overall feel like they’re strangling my foot. Thank you!!!