It started with a custom shoe shop in Arcata, CA, ‘Shoestring Cobblers’. After moving to the Rockies and a stint as a river guide, I started Chaco sandals in beautiful Paonia, CO. We made exceptional footwear there for 20 years.
In 2015, I started Tread Labs. We raised the bar for over-the-counter orthotic insoles with removable top covers, carbon fiber arch supports and a million mile guarantee. It felt great to be making all kinds of footwear exceptional.