Crocs were once considered ugly, clompy, and suitable only for gardening. The style gained mainstream attention after Christopher Kane showcased embellished versions on the 2016 runway, signaling designer approval of comfort. The brand preserved the original silhouette while enabling affordable access to the look, and later sold clip-on accessories for customization. A household example shows a husband adopting Crocs as comfortable at-home slippers and children selecting them for colour and practicality. Crocs function as versatile holiday, beach, and pool shoes and achieve high cost-per-wear value. Embellishments remain a step too far for some wearers.
I first dabbled with the idea when my husband (laughingly) requested a pair for his birthday a few years back. Mocking him, I set about finding the most aesthetically pleasing colour possible - I was going to have to look at them, after all. Immediately, they became his at-home slipper replacement, accompanied by consistent cries of just how comfortable they were.
Then, when my children started walking, I got them a pair each (still no embellishments, thank you - it remains a step too far for me) and it's fair to say they're the cheapest cost-per-wear item in their wardrobes. The colours mean they choose them over any other shoe, and they've come on every holiday and UK staycation. They're the ideal beach shoe, and the kids wear them around and in the swimming pool, too.
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