crocs played on the "so bad its good" trope and eventually, people un-ironically started liking the look of the shoe. Also, they're comfy to wear while still feeling like your feet are protected.

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

I never liked the shoe. It makes me cringe, especially when they’re worn by men.

@jass1470

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson3709 just like your comment makes me cringe. let people wear what they want to wear including men.

@johnjohnson3709

Жыл бұрын

@@jass1470 I’m not stopping you from wearing them but I will throw shade at people who wear them, every time!

@johnjohnson3709

Жыл бұрын

@@jass1470 my comment made you cringe? You’re just a weak little snowflake.

@jass1470

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson3709 calling me a little snowflake while cringing at someone for wearing crocs as if they're making you pay for it, well it shows who's the snowflake :)

It's proof that marketing can make people do anything.

@bngr_bngr

2 жыл бұрын

Men don’t wear Crocs.

@Zov631

2 жыл бұрын

Marketing is the pinnacle when it comes to fashion

@usagi9789

2 жыл бұрын

social media can also make people hate anything

@sandycheeks1580

Жыл бұрын

@@usagi9789 Nope 👎🏽! We can’t hate what we NEED. I ACTUALLY NEED CROCS. They help me make big money at work.

@varunemani

Жыл бұрын

@@sandycheeks1580 My Man!.. 🍷

They may be ugly but as a practical shoe they're hard to beat. I'm pregnant, was in FL last month, my feet and legs were swelling so badly I could barely move by the end of the day. I bought a pair of Crocs and the swelling decreased by 50% and stayed down. It was enough after two days I could actually get compression socks on. A combo of those and the compression socks meant zero swelling. No other shoe I tried was able to do that. So yeah, I'm embracing ugly. I value the ability to walk over aesthetics.

@varunemani

Жыл бұрын

My Girl..! 🍷👍

@yellowwb4183

Жыл бұрын

It’s not ugly Super cute ( in my eyes )

@cassie6349

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I had started buying them because my feet were way too swollen for any other shoes. I also had to wear compression socks to cut the swelling down.

@do9138

Жыл бұрын

If your feet swell a lot there might be a reason for them. Otherwise they are ugly, sweaty, and stinky.

@ruits3060

Жыл бұрын

Reducing sodium in the body is the solution, not the crocs. It will soon become a problem big enough to be get unsolvable by a shoe. WHO stated this, too. It is International Salt Week for awareness about the side effects of using excess table salt already, more than 7 million deaths would be caused due to the same issue. Address the issue from the root to stay safe. Eat healthy. Eat only natural, unprocessed salt, just like sugar. Get well soon! 🙂

What this vid failed to mention is nicki minaj's contribution to the 2021 spike. When she came back from her hiatus, she posted a pic of her in pink crocs. It instantly went viral. Sales for crocs went up 4900% (yes, fourty nine hundred), it even crashed the site.

@keith_59

Жыл бұрын

🦄🦄🦄

@aniast.marthe7217

Жыл бұрын

You're right. It was her.

@MattLaVoie1

Жыл бұрын

I think it goes without saying that we all remember where we were when Nicki Minaj posted that croc photo.

@notme756

Жыл бұрын

disgusting

I used to remember 10 years ago, people were being clowned for wearing crocs. Oh how the times have changed.

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

I still clown on them.

@xxyyxx2861

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson3709 not important

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

@@xxyyxx2861 what’s really important is I do not wear Crocs.

@helenamirian908

2 жыл бұрын

My friends still clown me.

@nightmarish8923

Жыл бұрын

i still clown on people for wearing crocs ngl

The first time I wore a pair ironically, they were crayon yellow and I paired them with lederhosen and a hat with a feather. Basically a Pinocchio outfit. Someone yelled, "You're my hero!" at me from across the street. I still wear a pair sometimes but you have to make the outfit fun/intentional.

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure you weren’t a pimp instead?

@varunemani

Жыл бұрын

⭐You're my hero!⭐ 🍷👍

In my state in India Crocs was always the fashion with comfort ever since I remember since 2010,i was shocked to know that in other part of the world Crocs was not considered as cool but in my state it was always there and maybe because of the reason that we receive rains throughout the year and we are situated in a himalayan region so we literally have to walk most of the times and people would always prefer Crocs to wear because of the comfortability it provides and without damaging your other shoes during rain.

@lol8q

Жыл бұрын

north east indians have Fashion sense than other parts of india...i observed it alot

@buzzedbrain

Жыл бұрын

What state is this again?

@sassproton

Жыл бұрын

Because they’re the cheaper option in Europe but in India it takes dough to afford.

@shristithami5339

Жыл бұрын

@@buzzedbrain Sikkim

@LittleThings98

Жыл бұрын

"in other part of the world" bruh crocs are a north american thing first and foremost, we never see that shoe in europe ( and thank god )

I'm 17 and I've been wearing crocs ever since I've been a toddler. I don't care what people say about them, they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and are extremely durable. And no, I won't stop wearing them.

Got my first pair when I was pregnant with my son 16 years ago. I get a new pair every year. My only gripe is that they’re way too expensive for what they are. But with severe psoriatic arthritis in my feet, they’re often the only shoes I can fit into.

@suzannespitulski3346

2 жыл бұрын

I love crocs for the comfort for my ankle issue as well. Yes, they are way too expensive for what they are. I've never seen the more fun options in my area. Kinda disappointing. So I went with Sketchers brand. No difference in comfort and cuter.

@Blastburn

2 жыл бұрын

you should try barefoot shoe, they are made with the same foot shape as croc but as sneaker

@yokchew90

2 жыл бұрын

Which year did the jitbitz started?

@techboy8330

2 жыл бұрын

how tall is your son?

@SkywalkerPaul

Жыл бұрын

Get Birkenstock next

Crocs is extremely popular among young people nowadays. They love to customize and some even paint and make extravagant design. Also its easy to put on and leave the house for quick coffee trip, etc.

I think that first making them easy to get made it popular and then making collaborations with limited quantity that sells out boosted their popularity even more

Underrated stock, Crocs footwear is still trending at the moment due to their ability to capture the attention of younger demographic. Its retail store attract more people than Nike at least in Singapore.

@worldcitizeng6507

2 жыл бұрын

Different climate, different demands. Consumers living in 4 season don't wear shoe's without closure during winter

@est9949

4 ай бұрын

​@@worldcitizeng6507 not really, during winter my colleague changes from his boots into crocs once he reaches the office each day.

Crocs serves a certain demographics but they’ve become popular among youngsters because chunky heeled footwear became fashionable again. I think they’ll definitely see a decrease in sales at some point after this wide legged pants + chunky heeled shoes fashion trend die down. Crocs had a hard time competing with more popular brands when skinny jeans were trendy. I personally think they’re quite comfy and I think they’re going to survive as a brand but I think sales will decline a bit once we’re over this current fashion trend.

Crocs are definitely a special shoe and comfortable. I bought my first pair around 2009 and wore them walking around in NYC. I walked miles in them, and my feet never hurt.

I bought them when I was pregnant and had swollen feet. They are so comfortable as a house slipper and it's fun to be able to personalize them with charms.

I used to hate them with a passion. Now I’ve become hooked lolol

My cousin in medical field also loves to wear crocs specially standing, and running all day long

It's a really comfortable shoe but some of the retailers are over doing it with the price

i feel like one important factor that was left out in this video is the rise of 2000's fashion in the recent couple of years

I bought a pair last year. But it was a purely practical reason. My older crocs didn't fit anymore cause not wearing shoes during the lockdown made my feet bigger. And crocs are easy to clean. Which is helpful when you are paranoid about avoiding covid contamination.

I rarely see people wearing crocs in public, although its useful as workwear - chefs, healthcare, etc. Marketing helped to boost a positive brand image. Although I think its use as a fashion piece is still at fringe minority.

@itsnachikethahere

2 жыл бұрын

LOTS of people wear crocs here in southern India. The tropical weather plus heavy rains make it ideal for crocs. Sneakers get dirty way too quickly here.

@annwilliams6438

Жыл бұрын

@@itsnachikethahere Ahh, but are they actually Crocs? I doubt it. They are most likely the cheap, and still very useable, knock-offs that come out of India and China.

@MuppetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

walk onto a college campus and you’ll see plenty of crocs

@Blinkonceifyougay

Жыл бұрын

You should come to Singapore. Every 1 in 10 young people here wear crocs

@brandonsmith546

Жыл бұрын

@@itsnachikethahere dude it's not real crocs ,real crocs cost a lot in india ,but cheap knockoff are there which barely cost few cents .Indians are mostly wearing those fake ones.

Medical staff loves them! I bought a pair for my Mr. Grey with orange trim. He loved them, then I bought him a black with white trim 1s. He was going through chemo so they were easy to put on & take off. He passed June 15, 2022 😔 There so big on me. But I wear them around the house or to throw out the trash, water the grass ect. I have 2 pair of plastic clogs for the yard I bought from Costco. Not cheap, not as comfortable as crocks. If ur going to buy some, don't worry about $10-$20.00 get the real 1s. 👞

The fact that it moulds into the shape of one's feet is the best thing.

Learning - collaborate - allow customization

My 1year old baby wear Crocs shoo and runs like a champion I love it.other shoo was not give them that comfort.he always fall down with other shoo

I resisted these forever but gave in during the pandemic like much of the world. Best decision ever!

@lukealadeen7836

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that?

@ohmai3706

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukealadeen7836 The pandemic pounds happened. Lol.

@Ddreinthebay

2 жыл бұрын

Same I said I would never get them.. now here I am 😂

Wow! AWESOME!

Cool series

I am surprised how long it took the American businesses to catch this idea; the same kind of sandals and shoes have been in practice in the market in Pakistan since 1980 - called softee; made from rubber and plastic waste and designed for use in household chores and everyday use rather than for fashion.

@BittersweetMayhem

10 ай бұрын

A lot of asian countries had rubber slippers. This is for outdoor wear

Crocs are very slippery in the wet. That's why I avoid wearing them in the monsoon. Otherwise they are excellent in every matter. They should come with a grippy sole.

I bought my first Crocs last year. Around the house, I am barefoot, and I used flip flops to go in the garden. When my flip flops flipped their final flop, I looked for something a little more substantial to wear for gardening. I never expected to choose Crocs, but I saw the Literide 360 style and took a chance. I love them and bought a second pair almost immediately. I keep one pair at the front door and the other at the back. They are so light that I forget sometimes that I'm wearing them. My decision to look at Crocs came about following a hospital stay, and lots of clinic visits afterwards, when I'd see staff in scrubs and Crocs. I could never wear the garish colours, nor do I particularly like the traditional version, but I'm a fan of the Literide.

I’m a proud non-owner of crocs. And I thought I always followed trends but I can’t sheep out on this one

4:38 "...its 4 inch $850 shoe sold out in hours." I hate everything about that sentence. There is way too much money in America and far too many idiots.

They def got me in the marketing I used to think they were so ugly then my sister had a pair and I was like let me try them and now I own like 5pairs 😭

@bianca-tz6hj

Жыл бұрын

I have the same scene 😂

@morningstarrss

3 ай бұрын

😂

Nice video.

4:20 im so glad you featured bretman rock because i swear i was shocked when he collaborated with crocs because at that time i thought crocs were lame, but when he wore it i was like ooohhh it’s kinda cute 😂 i’m exactly the reason why their marketing efforts went so well haha

For Gen Z Crocs may be the most popular footwear brand. Crocs are the only shoe brand I've bought since about 2018. I do have a pair of dress shoes but I essentially only wear Crocs sneakers or Crocs clogs. The practicality and durability is far better than other shoe brands.

@1anshy

Жыл бұрын

nike is the most popular still

@seiwarriors

10 ай бұрын

Not really mate. Gen Z here and I see crocs but not as often as trainers/sneakers

I didn't know these were even still a thing.

I remember having a pair of slipper crocs were the slipper insert was a tie-dye pattern and the tops of the shoes had a big star on it with a picture of highschool musical stars, Vanessa Hudgens and Zak Efron. Man, do I miss the 2000's

I just bought a pair today. Crocs rock!

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

And if I see you wearing them I will clown on you!

@rocketman3770

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson3709 BRING IT ON BROSKI, I got my Jibbitz on deck HOLLA!

@johnjohnson3709

2 жыл бұрын

@@rocketman3770 come on by

@rocketman3770

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson3709 they see me rollin, they hatin, tryna catch me ridin dirty

@southwestkinema9149

8 ай бұрын

@@rocketman3770 Lol

Been a wearer of these since 05. They float so impossible to lose even if they blow off the boat. Just ordered the LiteRide so my 3 days of beach concert are smooth sailing 🍻

im glad crocs arent cringed at anymore at least. i could use some for my feet bc i have a really bad bunion. i would have had some a long time ago but for some reason i thought i had heard they were actually bad for your feet

I remember getting green crocs from Costco years ago before they grew into popularity like they are today. I only had that pair which I haven’t worn for quite some time now. I’m on the fence about getting myself a new pair (which would be considered my 2nd pair) just because of the crocs not being so environmentally friendly. I’ll see in the near future if I end up buying myself a new pair.

@lizzy7369

Жыл бұрын

The first pair of “crocs” was sold at the Dollar Tree. Maybe in 1997 or 98

@djjones7039

Жыл бұрын

We know it’d be considered your second pair if you already had a pair. Duh…we’re not stupid you didn’t need to state that part 🤦‍♀️😂

I bought some $2 crocs in Honduras (made in china) and I now understand why these are god shoes. I was like most people, roasting the shoes and ppl who wear them. Now I love them

I think WSJ should do an 'Economics of Imitation Crocs,' mine cost $7, I wear nothing else (on my feet at least...)

I think Crocs are cute! Especially if you get on of their many fun bright colors or prints and then you add the little charms. Plus, My feet don't hurt when I wear them. I wear them at home and outside as much as I can. I cannot wear them for work except for their nicer looking sandals during the summer. I love them and even if they dip in popularity, I'll still be wearing them!

super expensive in India. One can buy more than 10 pairs of local brand footwear in the same cost of a croc

@MarkWTK

2 жыл бұрын

same here in Malaysia. if only our currency wasn't so weak

Hey, can you guys make a explainer on Leverage?

Love my Crocs to be used in my bathrooms! Wear the nicer ones when going out to the Supermarket. Have to wear my cotton socks with my Crocs when venturing out during the Summer since I sweat a lot!

🤗 I can hardly wait for my new crocs and gibbits to arrive!!!🤗

Medical College and hospital is filled with new crocs ..lol

As a preggo this is the best you can get. It's comfortable, anti slip. Gives you a better grip.

They are quite comfortable and durable

i had the cutest crocs when i was 3, they were red with a green, wavy 'sport mode' band...strawberry crocs!

Not for sweaty fees though, that friction with plastic will hurt

I work on my feet 8 - 10 hours a day. Crocs are so nice to slip into after a long day at work (and on my days off, too!).

Wish you had touched on their efforts to recycle their shoes. What do they do with them? Is it real?

In 2005. Remember first seeing these crazy shoes on my science teacher, she wore them all the time!

Cool

One of my favourite# Crocs🥰🥰😊

I used to think Lacoste owned crocs

@tanmay1306

Жыл бұрын

lol

Crocs are ❤️

Classy

Why are they not making wedge huarache mini any more.Those are their most comfortable sandals with heels.

i has crocs before they was crocs back in Haiti 🇭🇹

I cannot believe they discontinued the freesail strapless clog. Best Croc ever for women. I loathe the bulky ones with straps.

Now this video makes me want to try or buy a Crocs 😬

Please feature decathlon

There’s only 2 croc stores in my state and hella far from me and it sucks for me because I drive all the way to them only to find out they are all out of stock of my size in every color…even a children size 6 which also fits me are all always out of stock too…..even online the ones I want always be out of stock in my size

The first “Croc” was sold at the dollar Tree 😂🎉

I can't believe I actually bought my first pair yesterday, as of this date, January 16, 2024.

the Grant Cardone Scam ad is literally at the video beginning of every WSJ video.

I know the jury is out there on their looks but boy they don't slip at all no matter the surface you walk on, unless its black ice.

Why i love crocs so much 😂

Who doesn’t love crocs ❤️

I just want to share my experience with crocs. I liked the design but as a student, I do not have the money so I bought cheap knock offs. I finally bought original ones. I noticed that my feet do not hurt with the original. For me they look the same and that the materials were the same and I had them in my size but the knock offs hurt my feet especially in the toes area. I realized that the original ones are great for a reason. I like it so much.

They are not slip resistant. Maybe on a coarse ultra dry concrete. Love them and had them for over 10 yrs but around a pool the are not slip resistance.

Stock price went up bc of stimulus and QE not bc of work from home lol

I never owned a pair and my grandkids bought me some. The next week my podiatrist told me crocs were great for wearing for my neuropathy. Only shoes I wear now

Imma buy some crocs now

I remember when I went to summer school back in 2005 and I was wearing crocs I was laughed at and bullied. If someone told me that almost everyone in my country/ the world would own and wear a pair of these on the regular 15-20 years later I'd be shocked.

crocs were big in the mid 2000s too

I love their flip flops. The tread on those for nearly daily use makes them useable for like 5 years for an adult. Best $20 and they aren't the ugly clogs.

It's wierd to say crocs as shoes... It so much is like slippers category

You know that scene in Angela's Ashes where the kids are humiliated that they have to go to school with tire treads glued on their shoes? I feel like wearing Crocs in public should evoke the same feelings. (But frankly, pretty much all plastic shoes that aren't for small children are offensive.)

@southwestkinema9149

8 ай бұрын

Lol

I love crocs

Need a pair

To each his own. Never been a fan.

Got mine at Walmart

I'm now in my 3rd pair of crocs...i have used the other two to the fullest.

Distortion in the economy is unprecedented.

Crocs: - comfortableness - self-expression - individualism. I don’t mind people liking it, it is their choices. But you can’t deny it isn’t classy. Society became more inclusive and accepting, great!

самое крутое, что с 2020го становится модным носить кроксы с носками. я продал свои акции только когда капа Crocs достигла $9.5B

One thing not mentioned is how popular they are among pregnant women. I work at a birth center and pregnant women love them due to foot swelling during pregnancy/general discomfort. Lol.

those jibett things are so hard to take out

What do you mean??? “Crocs made a name for themselves during the pandemic” Crocs were a mega brand for years before the pandemic

Atleast they're better than slides

P/E ratio at 6

After being a Croc hater for over a decade, I just bought my first pair. Not sure if I'll wear them out in public, but I have to see what the hype is all about. People really seem to like them.

@legsopensarah9759

5 ай бұрын

We all started by saying they're for in the house only. Then in the garden and taking the bin out. Then for picking up one or two things at the shop. Before you know it, you're 3+ pairs in and wearing them for everything!

The most comfortable thing I ever had in my feet