Remember those shoes that everyone mistakenly thought looked cute with gaucho pants? Bear with me, Crocs are coming back in style.
Most people thought Crocs were done after their 15 minutes of fame in elementary school. I was surely convinced that the company had shut down because Crocs had vanished from the public eye.
We saw them worn by our strange co-workers, our fathers and toddlers.
Just like Birkenstock sandals, Crocs are back, but it may be awhile before we see every girl wearing them as much as ‘Birks’. It’s hard to tell if one will ever begin to say, “I was running late and didn’t know what to wear, so I just threw on my Crocs.”
Crocs clogs, introduced in 2002, became popular in 2007, then vanished from sight for years.
Recently, the rubber footwear made a debut at a fashion show in London on Sept.19. Scottish designer, Christopher Kane covered Crocs in geodes and made the “ugly shoes” just stylish enough for models to wear down the runway.
We may find it weird that Europeans placed Crocs on the runway, but then again, here in the South, some think pink camouflage is cute. We all have our moments.
Kane referred to the shoes as ‘revolutionary.’
Claire Rose, freshman in public relations, is a huge fan of Crocs.
“Crocs are the most comfortable pair of shoes that I have ever worn,” Rose said. “I also love how when wearing crocs, people always stop and talk to me. As crazy as it sounds, my confidence is boosted every time I slip on my Crocs. I also love the message the company spreads. They encourage everyone to celebrate the fun in being unique. That’s definitely an important lesson in today’s society. Crocs are breaking the cookie cutter mold, and I love it.”
Rose is a proud owner of eight pairs of Crocs.
To many, Crocs are the exact opposite of high style.
Kristina Moccio, sophomore in communications, finds Crocs unappealing.
“I can understand why toddlers and kids wear them, but Crocs are not aesthetically pleasing,” Moccio said. “They’re used to advertise things, like Minion Crocs. And people add tacky little buttons or charms all over them. Though I guess a counter-argument might be that they are easy to clean.”
Savannah Adams, sophomore in communications, is not a fan of the upcoming style comeback.
“When I see someone wearing Crocs, I assume you have dirty feet,” Adams said. “They’re just so ugly, and they make your feet sweaty.”
Tell your dad to lend you his pair for the weekend, because to many, a Croc is not just a shoe, it’s a lifestyle.
Lily Hendrix can be reached at intrigue@theplainsman.com.
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