Chaco Launches Unique Collaboration with Creek Rat, A Way of life Model from Rob and Lily Rausch

ROCKFORD, Mich., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chaco, main out of doors footwear model, has partnered with Creek Rat, the life-style model based by siblings Rob and Lily Rausch. Inspired by creek days, household traditions and the farm the place they grew up, the limited-edition assortment celebrates a shared connection to life round the water.  

Both manufacturers have constructed communities round individuals who really feel most at residence outside. The collection combines Chaco’s performance-first design with Creek Rat’s out of doors life-style perspective. The lineup features a Z/1 Classic sandal featuring Creek Rat’s signature Creek Camo pattern, a Chillos Slide with a hand-drawn Snake graphic and matching dog collars and leashes. 

The collaboration started after Chaco noticed a social media put up of Rob Rausch wading via a creek in sneakers. The workforce responded by making a customized pair of “snake athlete” Mega Z/1 sandals for him. What began as a playful product present advanced right into a deeper connection after Chaco discovered the Rausch household had been sporting the model for years, in the end resulting in a set rooted in household, water and shared experiences outside. 

“Everything we make is inspired by the farm where we grew up and the things we genuinely love to wear. Chacos have been part of our family’s creek days for as long as I can remember, so putting our own spin on an iconic silhouette was incredibly special,” stated Lily Rausch, co-founder of Creek Rat.  

“For us, creek days have always meant being outside with family, getting muddy and looking for snakes in the creek,” says Rob Rausch, co-founder of Creek Rat. “Working on this collaboration with my sister is our way of sharing a little piece of our hometown for anyone who feels at home by the water.”  

“At its core, Chaco has always been about helping people connect with the outdoors through the water,” stated Rose Fulbright, Chaco Marketing Director. “What Lily and Rob have built with Creek Rat reflects many of the same values we see in our own community including time outside, family traditions and a deep appreciation for the places that shape us. This collaboration felt like a natural fit from the start.”   

The Chaco x Creek Rat assortment can be obtainable starting August 7, 2026 at Chacos.com. The assortment contains the Z/1 Classic USA in Creek Camo ($115), the Chillos Slide in Corn Snake ($70), canine leashes ($25) and canine collars ($20). 

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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 model’s iconic Z/sandals are repairable at ReChaco and greater than 20,000 sandals a 12 months are saved out of landfills yearly. Plus, because of the model’s proprietary LUVSEAT™ foot mattress, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to all Chaco footwear types. The APMA Seal is meant to boost consciousness by figuring out merchandise of remarkable high quality which are manufactured with consolation, well being, and security in thoughts. Simply put, Chaco is match for journey. Please go to us at www.chacos.com, Facebook: Chaco, Instagram: ChacoFootwear, TikTok: ChacoFootwear. 

About Creek Rat 

Creek Rat is a model constructed and designed in Alabama by two siblings who grew up right here. Everything we make is impressed by the farm we had been raised on and the issues we like to put on. We hope every bit brings just a little little bit of Florence, Alabama, to wherever you’re. 

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