Crocs: Comfort Conquers Fashion
Comfort Conquers Fashion: Why Everyone's Talking About Crocs
Crocs - like their namesake - crawled from the bottom of lakes and rivers and emerged into the light as a striking, sometimes offensive, always bold footwear choice for anyone who dared to prioritise comfort over fashion.
UNTIL! Late last year Crocs began to creep into mainstream fashion. No longer relegated to a guilty pleasure, Crocs are now donned by people who know what they’re talking about when it comes to style.
Crocs have since become an every-season shoe, ubiquitous across different trends. They are no microtrend but a recurring brand across mainstream aesthetics including gorpcore and utility wear as well as streetwear more generally. It’s no wonder over 100 million pairs have been sold, thanks to their closed-cell resin construction and Croslite technology which is the secret ingredient behind their lightweight, comfortable, non-marking, and odour-resistant qualities.
The idea of having a shoe that is not only easy to wear but requires minimal maintenance has been a large contributor to Crocs’ popularity – no polishing or laundering required – simply blast them with the garden hose if need be. If you’ve ever looked at Crocs and said, “over my dead body”, it might be time to resurrect and enjoy these earthly delights while you can.
How To Style Crocs
Stumped on how to style your Crocs? Glue Store has created a handy style guide to get the inspiration flowing. Flip through different looks until you find the perfect fit for you.
The Celebrification of Crocs
If its celebrity certified, then it’s safe to wear in front of your most judgemental friends - especially when the seal of approval is as universal as this. Crocs have reached across not only occupations and age demographics, but also the disparate strands of the celebrity world. Collaborations with designers such as Balenciaga and Echo New York have been just as popular as collaborations with celebrities such as Justin Bieber, SZA, Drew Barrymore, John Cena, and Post Malone. In the same world, Crocs are worn recreationally by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Adam Sandler, Priyanka Chopra, Helen Mirren, Bad Bunny, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Diplo… need we go on?
Accessibility in Fashion & Footwear
Crocs are the ultimate accessible footwear and can be slipped on easily without the need to bend or use your hands. This is an important and often overlooked aspect of footwear design which is usually created with able-bodied people in mind as the only customer. Crocs’ entry into the mainstream makes them a fashionable option for anyone who would otherwise feel excluded from fashionable footwear.
Actress Brooke Shields recently made headlines for attending the Tony Awards in a pair of bright yellow Crocs to match her gown. In what was a sensible choice disguised as a bold red-carpet look, Shields was actually recovering from foot surgery in style in a pair of yellow
Classic Clogs. Thanks to their entry into the fashion mainstream, Crocs are now considered the fashion forward choice which also happen to feel like walking on a cloud.
Personalise Your Crocs with Jibbitz
Crocs have enjoyed a cult following since their inception, but it’s only since entering the fashion mainstream that Jibbitz have become the latest craze. Originally designed to appeal to children, Jibbitz are charms used to adorn Crocs to reflect your unique taste. Discover an array of Jibbitz charms from food and sports themes, to cartoons and pop culture references. Of course, we’re all just big kids at the end of the day, and Jibbitz have become part of the fun of owning a pair of Crocs.
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Crocs at Glue Store and shop Jibbitz in-store.