Crocs and collaborations with boldface names and celebrities have been immensely popular over the years.
It first started in 2016 when designer Christopher Kane surprised guests at his London Fashion Week show by unveiling a Crocs collab featuring marbled designs embellished with rough mineral charms. Then Balenciaga creative director Demna took the Classic Clog to new heights — literally and figuratively — after sending platform Crocs with Jibbitz down the Paris Fashion Week runway in 2017. The comfort brand’s creditability in the fashion crowd skyrocketed after the Balenciaga co-sign. Since then, key partnerships from Justin Bieber and Bad Bunny to Jeff Staple and Salehe Bembury have proven that Crocs is not confined to just one specific demographic. Plus, it infiltrated street culture.
“Five years ago, a sneakerhead wouldn’t be caught dead walking downtown New York City in Crocs,” said Staple. “The incredible thing about is that they have forced their way in whether people like it or not. To me, it’s one of the great brand turnaround stories.”
Here’s a look at some of the best Crocs collabs so far.
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Naruto x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Fans of the hit series “Naruto” got a treat earlier this year with these Young Ninja Crocs, which featured the iconic forehead protector, capturing the essence of young ninja dreams.
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Crocs x Spongebob
Image Credit: Crocs In May, Crocs collaborated with Paramount/Nickelodeon for an exclusive “Spongebob Squarepants” collection. The capsule included four new character-themed iterations of the brand’s Classic clog, Off Court clog and Cozy sandal silhouettes.
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Crocs x Salehe Bembury
Image Credit: Crocs While this latest iteration of the pair’s collaboration isn’t due out until fall 2024, some details have already been unveiled. The model will retail for $85, and featured a squiggly purple design.
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Crocs x Cars
Image Credit: Crocs This “Cars”-themed collaboration has been a hit amongst the kids. Designed in a Lightning McQueen style, the shoes feature Crocs’ traditional rounded-toe style.
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Crocs x Balenciaga
Image Credit: Crocs In early 2024, Crocs teamed up with luxury brand Balenciaga for a clunky clog featuring trademark Balenciaga staples such as their debossed logo on the front and back.
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Crocs x Bath & Body Works
Image Credit: Crocs In early July 2024, Bath & Body Works teamed up with Crocs to release the first fragrance collaboration for the brand. The shoes come with scented Jibbitz charms.
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Minions x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Capturing the playful essence of the iconic character, these clogs feature a Minions-themed design dispersed throughout the upper portion of the shoe. They also include an ankle strap that features eyeballs and goggles for the essential Minions look.
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Nascar x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs’ limited-edition Nascar Classic clogs, adorned with the organization’s textual logo across the outer sole, feature checker flag graphics, three-dimensional Jibbitz charms and bold Nascar colorways.
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Nerf x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Using popular features and eye-catching colorways from Nerf’s toy products, the collaborative Crocs Classic clogs are crafted with a bright blue upper, orange outer sole and white slingback strap.
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Busch x Crocs
Image Credit: Jarrod Lee Duncan The collaborative Crocs Classic sandals, designed in a similar natural blue print as the Busch Light cans, feature a built-in bottle opener, flashlight, and koozie.
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Naruto x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs encourages its customers to “walk with the power and determination of Sasuke” in the Sasuke Classic clog inspired by the iconic anime, Naruto.
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Kenny Scharf x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs launched a lineup of new Classic clogs that showcased the work of several renowned contemporary artists including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs launched a lineup of new Classic clogs that showcased the work of several renowned contemporary artists including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf.
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Keith Haring x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs launched a lineup of new Classic clogs that showcased the work of several renowned contemporary artists including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf.
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SpongeBob x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs collaborated with “SpongeBob SquarePants” on four new character-themed iterations of the brand’s Classic clog, Off Court clog and Cozy sandal silhouettes.
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Star Wars x Crocs
Image Credit: Courtesy of Foot Locker In addition to the Chewbacca-themed Classic Lined clog, Crocs released several Star Wars-inspired character styles in celebration of May 4.
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Pringles x Crocs
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs partnered with Pringles for a one-of-a-kind drop, including a pair of boots, clogs, classic slides and Jibbitz charms. Wearers also receive Croc-Tail Party flavor, a sleeve of a new Pringles with watermelon chili lime flavor.
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Kelloggs x Crocs Frosted Flakes
Image Credit: CROCS This Kelloggs x Crocs Frosted Flakes slide features a fuzzy terry cloth lining topped with Tony the Tiger®’s bandana on the upper strap. Like the classic Croc styles, this sandal is customizable with Jibbitz™ and includes two themed charms.
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Froot Loops x Crocs
Image Credit: CROCS Kellogg’s reimagined two of its iconic cereal mascots into the undeniable Crocs slide. Inspired by Froot Loops’ Toucan Sam, along with Frosted Flakes and a Tony the Tiger-themed Cozzzy Sandal, the vibrant colors reflect the inspiration behind the collaboration. They are set to be released June 15.
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Crocs x Jolly Rancher
Image Credit: Crocs The new clogs, inspired by Jolly Rancher hard candy, feature watermelon flavor motif and oversized charms. Comfortable and stylish, it is made with Croslite™ foam footbeds and a pivoting back strap.
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Crocs x Snow White
Image Credit: Crocs In the Kids’ Snow White Classic Clog, your child’s fairy-tale dreams become a reality. Made to evoke the iconic red, yellow, and blue dress of Snow White, these clogs transform your kids into true-to-life princesses, ensuring they feel the magic of their favorite fairy tale.
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Crocs x Major League of Baseball
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs has expanded its line of classic clogs with designs inspired by five prominent MLB teams. The collection features clogs adorned with team logos and is available for $59.99.
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Crocs x Marvel
Image Credit: Crocs Marvel collaborated with Crocs to make your superhero dreams come true. From the clogs to the heroic Jibbitz, these new clogs easily offer flair and comfort.
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Crocs x L.O.L. Surprise
Image Credit: Foot Locker In March, Crocs partnered with L.O.L. Surprise, releasing two colorful classic clogs. The L.O.L. Surprise BFF Classic Clog features a captivating design with pink and turquoise hearts and a sparkling pink heel strap.
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Image Credit: Foot Locker A Crocs Club Exclusive, the Cinnamon Toast Crunch x Crocs Classic All-Terrain Clog is depicted from a cereal-centric footwear collaboration with General Mills.
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Crocs x Barney
Crocs teamed up with Barney, bringing the beloved purple dinosaur to life with their latest collection. Celebrating the children’s show “Barney & Friends,” Crocs launched a Barney-inspired Classic Clog in kids, toddlers and adult sizes via their website on Tuesday, accompanied by an array of colorful Jibbitz.
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Crocs x Pacman
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs Crocs took a trip to the ’80s with its Pac-Man collaboration from 2023. Rubber Jibbitz charms shaped like Pac-Man and his ghost nemesis, “Pac-Man” lettering panels, an arcade station and two red fruits — similar to those Pac-Man chases throughout the game can be seen in this collection.
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Crocs x ROA
Image Credit: Crocs In 2023, Crocs released itss first-ever collaboration with outdoor apparel, accessories and footwear brand ROA. The collection, which includes All-Terrain Atlas and Mellow clogs, features rest and recovery at its center along with an appreciation for the natural world, prioritizing those themes throughout the design process.
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Crocs x McDonalds
Image Credit: Crocs Dropping in 2023, Crocs and McDonald’s created a capsule collection featuring four shoe styles that draw inspiration from McDonald’s beloved mascots, Ronald, Hamburglar, Birdie and Grimace, referencing said characters’ color schemes in each of their respective shoe designs.
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Crocs x Shrek
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs In 2023, Crocs got an Ogre makeover with Shrek. Perfect for the swamp, the collaboration resulted in an eerily realistic iteration on their popular clog style. The shoe takes on the ogre’s skin tone, blemishes and all, and see Shrek’s nose and ears transformed into Jibbitz.
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Crocs x Hidden Valley Ranch
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs Hidden Valley Ranch and Crocs created a pale beige classic clog style in 2021. The shoe featured green specks reminiscent of the dip’s herbal ingredients. Included with the shoes are nine Jibbitz charms themed around foods ranch is commonly eaten with, such as pizza, French fries, tacos and vegetables.
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Crocs x Kurt Geiger
Image Credit: Courtesy of Kurt Geiger In 2021, Kurt Geiger and Crocs collaborated. One pair of these Crocs comes in a glossy black, studded with rainbow crystals from toe to heel. The other set comes in a similar colorway, with black faux-fur trim, creating a cozier Croc that is sure to wow.
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Crocs x Vineyard Vines
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs got a party makeover thanks to Vineyard Vines in 2023. Cast in red, white and blue hues, tthe clog features an American flag and star print set on a blue background, Vineyard Vines’ iconic whale logo was placed on the rivets and two Vineyard Vines wordmark Jibbitz charms are seen on the backstrap. The adult-size clogs are fitted with ping pong balls, cups and whale Jibbitz charms.
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Crocs x MSCHF
Image Credit: Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images After their viral Big Red Boot, MSCHF has teamed up with Crocs. Debuting at Rick Owen’s spring 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week, the shoe was similar to the Big Red Boot, but this time in a bright yellow version with the classic Croc cutouts and ankle strap.
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Crocs x Lisa Frank
Image Credit: Crocs Lisa Frank’s 2021 take on Crocs features a bold light blue hue, topped with layered multicolored hearts in different shapes and sizes across its foam uppers. The rounded-toe style’s staple Crocs logo buttons, which secure its heel straps to the shoe, have also been swapped for a multicolored version with “Lisa Frank” lettering.
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Crocs x Margaritaville
Image Credit: Shawn Jin/Courtesy of Crocs Crocs and Jimmy Buffett’s restaurant Margaritaville created a classic clog in 2022. The Crocs Classic Margaritaville clogs include foam uppers in a marbled pale lime green and white palette, reminiscent of the popular summer beverage itself.
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Crocs x Staple
Image Credit: Courtesy of Reed Art Department In 2022, Jeff Staple teamed up with Crocs to release classic clogs covered in a gray colorway, featuring among the largest Jibbitz charm Crocs has ever released, in a red pigeon foot style.
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Crocs x Christian Cowan
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs During his spring ’23 runway show during New York Fashion Week, Christian Cowan debuted the Crocs Mega Crush Clog collaboration. Cown reimagined three styles with Jibbitz charms that can be converted into other wearable accessories, a first for Crocs.
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Crocs x Feng Chen Wang
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs Feng Chen Wang re-interpretated two of Crocs’ most popular silhouettes: the Siren and Echo clog in 2023 with removable ankle cuffs that transform the footwear silhouette into an edgy short stacked boot.
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Crocs x Barbie
Image Credit: Crocs Cast in a hot pink hue, the thematic Mega Crush style retails for $85 and incorporates sparkly midsoles and lofty platform soles, revamping Crocs’ classic clog style in a “plastic fantastic” way. The striking shoes also feature printed uppers, sturdy heel straps that situate the shoe in place, a chunky silhouette, aerodynamic ventilation holes and a non-slip sole.
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Crocs x Simone Rocha
Image Credit: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images During Spring 2024 London Fashion Week, Simone Rocha presented its latest line, complete with Crocs for footwear. The collaboration featured new iterations on clogs, including the heeled platform clog. The shoes also featured Jibbitz charms like sparkly flowers and shiny pearls.
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Crocs x Jeff Staple
For his second Crocs collab, Jeff Staple’s “Homing Pigeon” drop was his take on the Crocs All-Terrain Clog, detailed with a mesh netting and rugged outsole. It also featured edgy metal Jibbitz charms, including a condom. “Whether you love it or hate it, the one thing you can’t deny is that Crocs have been here for a long time, and they’ll likely continue to be,” explained Staple. “I’m always down to be experimental with brands, even though it might not make sense. I just like to push the envelope.”
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Crocs x Diplo
The Crocs Clog received a trippy makeover last year withits Diplo collaboration. The DJ and producer was inspired by a journey through the woods and created two new styles featuring a mix of bright colors, eye-catching prints and a selection of 3D mushroom Jibbitz charms.
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Crocs x Market
Image Credit: Shawn Jin Crocs made waves with its Market x Grateful Dead collab in 2020, and it was re-released earlier this year for devoted Deadheads to get their hands on a pair. The unique design pulled inspiration from a retro band T-shirt and had Jibbitz that paid homage to both the band and Crocs’ headquarters in Colorado. The charms highlighted the iconic Grateful Dead dancing bears in an ode to the 1973 album “History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear’s Choice).”
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Crocs x Nicole McLaughlin
Image Credit: Shawn Jin In 2020, the Nicole McLaughlin x Crocs Classic Clog dropped as part of the Project Greenhouse x Crocs collaborative series with Foot Locker’s innovation arm, Greenhouse. McLaughlin — who is known for her upcycling and sustainable design — brought a camping survival kit to life by offering a Croc fully equipped with gear, including a working headlamp, a mini carabiner, small pouch, a bundle of rope and a functional compass. Said McLaughlin: “Crocs is an irreverent brand that is playful and fun, but they have always been rooted in technology and comfort.”
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Crocs x Sankuanz
Image Credit: Shawn Jin In 2021, Crocs joined forces with Chinese brand Sankuanz that took inspiration from the label’s “Shoes for Shoes” design released in 2019. This collab reworked the Classic Clog to include a detachable protector as the exterior part of the silhouette and was offered in green, white and black colorways.
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Crocs x Alife
Image Credit: Courtesy of brand In 2018, Alife founders Treis Hill and Rob Cristofaro generated buzz when they introduced the Crocs Sport Clog that featured a built-in sock. Said Cristofaro: “This started out of aggravation of what was happening in sneaker culture. Everybody was just following each other and nobody was doing anything [different], and I said, ‘What would be the one piece of footwear that nobody in our community would touch or feel safe wearing?’”
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Crocs x SZA
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs In May, Crocs teamed with singer SZA for two limited-edition versions of the Crocs Classic Clog and Crocs Classic Slide, seen in a distinct woodgrain pattern. In addition, the collab supported Mental Health Awareness Month, with SZA and Crocs partnering with Sage Adams, Yaris Sanchez and Donté Colley — social advocates for Black mental health working to drive positive change in their communities.
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Crocs x Post Malone
Image Credit: Shawn Jin In one of the most coveted footwear releases in 2018, Crocs partnered with rapper Post Malone for his take on the Classic Clog, which featured a baby devil motif and six custom-designed Jibbitz charms, including re-creations of Post Malone’s “Stay Away” tattoo and his Posty Co logo. The shoe sold out in less than 10 minutes, and even Madonna wanted a pair. In 2020, Post Malone and Crocs celebrated their fifth collab by giving away 5,000 pairs to fans across New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Tokyo and more.
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Crocs x Justin Bieber
![Justin Bieber has teamed up with Crocs to design his own pair of Classic Clogs, as well as eight custom Jibbitz charms, which 'match his good vibes and laid-back style'. The limited edition collection launches globally on October 13. Bieber said: "As an artist, it's important that my creations stay true to myself and my style. I wear Crocs all the time, so designing my own pair came naturally. With these Crocs, I just focused on making something cool that I want to wear." The Crocs X Justin Bieber with drew Classic Clog pulls inspiration from the signature yellow of Bieber's personal clothing brand, drew house, according to the brand. "Croctober is a monumental time of year for Crocs fans, so it made sense to up the ante by collaborating with an authentic fan – and one of the world's biggest superstars – Justin Bieber," said Heidi Cooley, Head of Global Marketing for Crocs. "Having a creative of Justin's caliber wearing Crocs shoes is of the highest compliments, and definitely hasn't gone unnoticed. But it's his belief in being true to yourself, a value we share, that makes this special partnership so authentic and exciting." The limited-edition collaboration will be priced at $59.99 USD. Please credit Courtesy of Ryan Good/Crocs/MEGA. 08 Oct 2020 Pictured: The Crocs X Justin Bieber with drew Classic Clog pulls inspiration from the signature yellow of Bieber's personal clothing brand, drew house, and includes eight custom Jibbitz™ charms designed to match his good vibes and laid-back style. Photo credit: Ryan Good/Crocs/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA706371_002.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/justin-bieber-crocs-1.jpg?w=300)
Image Credit: Ryan Good/Crocs/MEGA In 2020, Justin Bieber turned his fans into Croc “Beliebers” after dropping a yellow Classic Clog made in partnership with his Drew House label. The next year, Bieber and Crocs collaborated on a lavender-colored clog that came bundled with a pair of Drew House branded socks and oversized Jibbitz charms.
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Crocs x Christopher Kane
Image Credit: Getty Images In 2016, Crocs embarked on its first designer collab with Christopher Kane. It featured marble print styles in various colors alongside rich earthy tones, all embellished with rough mineral stones Jibbitz for added luxury, designed specifically for the collaboration.
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Crocs x Balenciaga
Image Credit: Courtesy of Balenciaga Crocs secured the ultimate high-fashion collaboration in 2017, when Balenciaga sent its 10-centimeter, embellished platform version of the iconic Crocs clog down its spring ’18 runway during Paris Fashion Week. Since then, the two have come together on multiple releases, including Kanye West’s favorite Crocs Boot, the Crocs Madame slingback pump, as well as the Balenciaga Crocs Pool, a slide sandal that is defined by its rounded platform sole.
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Crocs x Bad Bunny
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny caused quite the craze when he dropped his glow-in-the-dark Crocs clog in 2020. The shoes, which came in an all-white colorway and Jibbitz charms inspired by Bad Bunny and outer space, immediately sold out.
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Crocs x Salehe Bembury
Image Credit: Shawn Jin/Courtesy of Crocs The Crocs Pollex Clog by Salehe Bembury was one of the most anticipated releases in 2021, as Bembury was the first designer to completely reconfigure the style of the Crocs Clog with dramatic concave ridges. Since then, there have been multiple color drops of his innovative design. “Crocs is a one-injection mold, so I really got the opportunity to explore form, instead of material and composition,”
Bembury told FN. The in-demand designer further explained his approach to the collaboration: “Crocs offers a fresh take on footwear
and development,” he said. “When working with the company, it’s important to both identify and respect and maintain their heritage visual elements. People can just look at the Pollex and immediately know it’s a Croc. I think that is a really valuable position to be in.” -
Crocs x Pleasures
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs Pleasures x Crocs Classic Slide.
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Crocs x AWAKE NY
Image Credit: Courtesy of Crocs The Awake NY x Crocs Classic Clog.
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Crocs x Palace
Image Credit: Courtesy of Palace The Palace x Crocs Classic Clog.
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Crocs x Kurt Geiger
Image Credit: Courtesy of Kurt Geiger Kurt Geiger x Crocs.
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Crocs x Luke Combs
Image Credit: Crocs Luke Combs x Crocs Classic Realtree Clog
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Crocs x Ruby Rose
Image Credit: Crocs Ruby Rose x Crocs Classic Clog
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Crocs x Vera Bradley
Image Credit: Shawn Jin Crocs Classic x Vera Bradley Floral II.
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Barneys New York
Image Credit: Crocs Barneys New York XO Crocs black punk clog
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Crocs x Luke Combs
Image Credit: Shawn Jin Luke Combs x Crocs Classic Clog
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Crocs x Kiss
Image Credit: Crocs Crocs Bayaband x Kiss Clog
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Crocs x Beams
Image Credit: Beams Beams x Crocs fanny pack shoes
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Crocs x Pizzaslime
Image Credit: Pizzaslime A Pizzaslime x Crocs crossbody bag
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Crocs x Pleasures
Image Credit: Crocs Pleasures x Crocs Classic Clog
