How Crocs Continue To Defy Critics
If there is one shock footwear fashion fad of the last five years, it has to be the incredible success of Croc sandals. These brightly coloured, moulded plastic sandals were at first fobbed off as nothing more than a flash in the pan, but the versatile footwear has certainly shown it has staying power. Not only are crocs still available to buy and enjoy, but they are more popular than ever with people of all ages, shapes and sizes. So what is it about Crocs that has won them a place in the heart of the shoe-buying public and helped them defy their critics? Well, it certainly isn’t any one thing; it’s a combination of all of the unique features that make up these unusual sandals.
For a start, the bright colours and ergonomic, Italian design of Crocs means they have an iconic look. This certainly helped to drive their popularity in the early days. The distinctive look of these carefully designed foam resin shoes got people talking, and once they were talking, many wanted to try them out for themselves.
The next big reason that kept Crocs on people’s feet is their comfort factor. Designed to have no pressure points at all, Crocs are very comfortable and have been made to feel as though you aren’t wearing shoes at all when you’re wearing them. They even mould to your feet once you start wearing them, meaning Crocs are likely to be the most comfortable shoes you’ll ever own.
The versatility of these shoes is their next big selling factor. Due to the port holes as well as non-marking and slip-resistant plastic materials, Crocs can be worn anywhere from the beach to the forest and keep feet nicely ventilated throughout. Luckily, getting Crocs dirty isn’t a problem either, as they can easily be wiped clean and sterilised with a combination of water and bleach. This makes them an ideal shoe for kids as well as adults and helped to boost their selling power and desirability greatly.
Crocs are really, really light too – they only weigh six ounces – so they are the perfect shoes to take on holiday or to wear when expecting to do a lot of walking. Perhaps best of all, podiatrists have claimed that the unique foam resin Crocs are made of has a number of medical benefits for the wearers.
The stellar rise Crocs and their enduring popularity has ensured that there are now many different styles, designs and colours to choose from, meaning Crocs are likely to continue to find their way on to people’s feet and defy their critics in the future.