Chalo is a homegrown cowboy boot brand for women. In the early 90s, my father opened a small leather factory-tannery in North India that made cowboy boot uppers–the distinct, decorative "upper" portion of cowboy boots. Cowboy boots became a part of my family and heritage ever since. Many people perceive cowboy boots as working or riding boots. But, I’ve grown up wearing my cowboys everywhere, and seen them styled and adapted for many occasions. People around me have been fascinated by the boots and excited to try them, but they're a little hesitant at first. For them, cowboy boots seem "foreign" for everyday life, especially to women. It’s with this misconception that Chalo was born. We work with our family owned tannery-factory and this enables us to oversee the production process end-to-end. Chalo products are made in small batches to avoid overproduction, and trims and discarded pieces from the making process are used in other small and upcycled products, which would otherwise end up in landfill. Where possible, we utilize solar energy for our production needs. We air and sun dry all of our leathers to keep machine and chemical use to a minimum. It is our responsibility to adequately treat exposed materials that may result from our making process. We treat any wastewater through our in-house Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Making our products in India is core to who we are and I could not be more proud to be among the few cowboy boot makers in the country (it’s unexpected, right?!). I am very grateful to work with a team of skilled makers in India and create opportunities that can amplify their talent. I like to say that we celebrate both, the pride of being “Made in India” and the craft we can draw inspiration from, in the West. For example, I’ve seen customers wear their Chalo’s in many contexts: from pairing their cowboys with a Sari at an Indian wedding to styling them for an outfit to watch the Calgary Stampede. This diversity in the use of the product is a true testament to the connection the brand has between the East and West, and that our cowboys are for your everyday moments, whatever these may be and wherever these may be. This cross-cultural versatility, self-expression, and connection are the heart of Chalo. To show appreciation for our makers, my father has implemented a program to support the early education of the children of our employees. Such initiatives and the ability to really make that little bit of a difference—because we are small, we are homegrown, and we are on the ground—is very special. And finally, possibly one of our favorites, we’ve set aside a small area on our premises to support regenerative farming efforts. Here, we’ve created a food forest where we grow our own fruits, vegetables, and a variety of plants. The food forest contributes to the subsidized fresh lunch available to employees. This project was also inspired by my father.

Additional costs post checkout described (n/a if all inclusive)

N​/​A