Crocs during Black Friday

From the Florida Boat Show to the whole world

Crocs was created in 2002 in Colorado, founded by three friends, Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson, and George Boedecker. Their first model, the Beach, was presented the same year at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida: the two hundred first pairs sold out straight away, adopted by boaters drawn to a sole that doesn’t slip on a wet deck. The clog then made its way into hospitals and kitchens, where people spend the day on their feet, and later onto fashion runs. Black Friday, just before the holidays, allows you to get this clog that has become iconic at a reduced price.

Other top brands

The Black Friday for top brands also includes:

• Birkenstock.
• Faguo.
• adidas.
• Schott.
• Asics.
• Helly Hansen.

All the top brands are gathered on the top brands page.

Croslite, a resin that brings comfort

The secret of Crocs lies in Croslite, a material unique to the brand made of closed cells. It is lightweight, flexible, and doesn’t hold water, so the clog can be rinsed in seconds and dries almost immediately. Its sole doesn’t mark floors and is odour-resistant. With the heat of the body, the resin softens slightly and molds to the shape of the foot. The Classic clog adds ventilation holes on top and a pivoting back strap: lifted, it holds the heel for a good stride; rolled forward, it turns the pair into a mule for home or garden.

Jibbitz: customise your pair

The holes in the clog hold Jibbitz, small badges that can be clipped on. The idea came about in 2005 in the basement of Sheri Schmelzer, a mother from Boulder, Colorado, who decorated her children’s clogs with modelling clay and artificial flowers; Crocs bought her young company as early as December 2006. Today, there are badges of all kinds, cartoon characters, superheroes, letters to spell out a name. They can be added to the pair under the tree and reused from one clog to another as the child grows out of them.

Fleece-lined, Echo, or kids: which model to choose

For winter, the fleece-lined models, sometimes removable, keep feet warm at home or for a quick run to the garden, while remaining easy to slip on. The Echo clog, with sculpted lines inspired by the future, aims for a more urban style than the Classic. The kids models, often adorned with characters, are chosen with a little room for growth: the back strap holds the heel for running without losing the shoe in the playground. The clogs come in dozens of colours, from sober black to bright pink, making it easy to gift a pair to everyone without the risk of duplicates.

Frequently asked questions

Do Crocs fit large or small?

The Classic is available only in whole sizes and offers a roomy fit, designed to allow the foot to move. Between two sizes, the smaller one is often suitable for a slim foot, while the larger fits a wider foot or thick socks.

Can you wash Crocs in the machine?

It’s best to avoid the washing machine and dishwasher, as the heat may shrink or deform the resin. A rinse with lukewarm water and a mild soap, using a soft brush, is enough, followed by drying in the shade, away from direct sunlight.

Are Crocs suitable for standing all day at work?

Their lightness, cushioned sole, and roomy fit explain their popularity among healthcare workers and in kitchens. However, some workplaces require a model that is closed on top for better protection against spills.

How to remove a Jibbitz without damaging it?

Push it from the inside of the clog outwards, pressing on the foot of the badge rather than the decoration. To put it back, insert it from the outside while gently pinching the resin around the hole.

Which size of Crocs should I choose for a child?

Children's sizes often combine two European sizes, indicated in the conversion chart on the product sheet. Measure the foot while standing and keep about a centimetre of room: the roomy clog can be worn slightly large without hindering walking.