The Complete Crocs Buyer's Guide - The 'Ugly Shoe' Comeback

Launched in 2001, Crocs are the marmite of the shoe world, whether you love or hate them, there is no denying they have officially made a comeback. Making it onto the catwalk, Crocs is the global success story that capitalised on the ‘ugly’ shoe trend and leveraged pop culture to make them as current as ever. Here is our complete Crocs guide answering your most-asked questions, including what Crocs are made of, how they fit, how to style them and more.

What are Crocs?

Crocs are the foam fabric, slip-on shoe that has divided opinions for the last 20 years. Known for their playful, comfort-first fashion they are often described as 'the world's ugliest shoe’. From avid fishers to city girls who love their bling, there is certainly not one specific target market when it comes to Crocs.

Our Crocs Collection

Flat Clogs

Crocs flat clogs are renowned for their unparalleled comfort and versatility. With their distinctive design, featuring ventilated holes and a lightweight build, these clogs provide a level walking surface, making them a popular choice for a range of activities from casual outings to professional settings.

Platform Clogs

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These on-trend clogs effortlessly combine comfort with style. Featuring a chunky platform sole, they add a fashionable twist to the classic Crocs design while providing an extra boost in height. Available in various colours, Crocs platform clogs offer a versatile and comfortable option for those looking to make a stylish statement.

Fur lined Clogs

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Crocs fur-lined clogs offer a cosy and stylish solution for colder weather. Featuring a plush fur lining for added insulation, they retain the classic Crocs comfort with lightweight Croslite™ material. Coming in various styles, they provide a practical and fashionable option for chilly days, ensuring your feet stay snug and comfortable.

Mules

Redefining casual comfort with their open-back design, Crocs mules are lightweight and cushioned shoes. Ideal for quick outings or relaxed days, these slip-on shoes effortlessly combine convenience and style with a variety of colours and patterns to choose from.

Sliders

These sliders are a classic lightweight open-toe style shoe. Perfect for summer days on the beach or quick outings, they are a convenient and on-trend addition to your footwear collection for those relaxed and easygoing moments.

Sandals

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Crocs sandals redefine warm-weather comfort with their innovative design and signature Croslite™ material. These sandals offer all-day ease, making them perfect for beach outings, pool days, or casual strolls. With various styles available, Crocs sandals effortlessly combine comfort and style for a relaxed and fashionable choice during sunny days.

Why are Crocs called Crocs?

Yes, the name was in fact inspired by the crocodile, the reptilian animal that can roam on land and in water. If you have ever seen Crocs in the colour green, you could argue there are some resemblances in aesthetics as well.

What are Crocs made of?

Crocs are made of a patented foam called Croslite, which means they can be worn on land and in water. The foam material is actually exclusive to Crocs and is a closed-cell resin, not plastic or rubber. It is odour-resistant and non-toxic and is known not to leave marks even after an extended period of wearing. Croslite resists fungal and bacterial growth too as the material is anti-microbial nature. The brand further innovated on Croslite in 2018, creating LiteRide. The material is 25% lighter and 30% softer than Croslite and still provides shock absorption and support. Showing that there is actually more science behind the trusty Croc than you would assume.

How do Crocs fit?

Crocs are true to size; there is no need to size up or down when buying a pair. They are a wide fit, designed to give you maximum comfort so even if you have a wide foot there's no need to size up. The main two types of Crocs fits are Roomy Fit and Relaxed Fit. Although both of these fits are wide designs, the Roomy Fit is the wider of the two.

Why do Crocs have 2 sizes?

Crocs come in two sizes, one for men and one for women. The M stands for Men and the W stands for W. The sizes will look like M6W7 for example, which means that it is a Men's size 6 and a women's size 7.

Crocs Size Guides

If need some more guidance on sizing make sure you take a look at the Crocs size guides.

Crocs Adult & Kids Size Guides

How to clean Crocs?

The fabric that Crocs are made out of does not absorb sweat so is relatively easy to clean. Start by rinsing your Crocs and then using a mild soap and warm water, use a sponge or small brush to remove the direct. Working in circular motions, your Crocs should clean up nicely.

Styling Crocs

There are certainly no rules when it comes to Crocs styling. Some opt for them on loungewear, laid-back kind of days but others love to jazz them up and wear them as a going-out shoe. So, here's some Croc guide style inspiration...

Complete Crocs Buyer’s Guide | The ‘Ugly Shoe’ Comeback

What are Crocs?

Our Crocs Collection

Flat Clogs

Platform Clogs

Fur lined Clogs

Mules

Sliders

Sandals

Why are Crocs called Crocs?

What are Crocs made of?

How do Crocs fit?

Why do Crocs have 2 sizes?

Crocs Size Guides

How to clean Crocs?

Styling Crocs

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