Fans of Crocs will be happy to hear that the controversial shoes actually do have quite a few benefits. To start, Cunha says that they have a wide toe box, so they accommodate your forefoot comfortably. “You don’t want crowding of the toes, as that can exacerbate pre-existing conditions such as bunions, hammer toes and neuromas. So, there’s definitely wiggle room, which makes the forefoot comfortable,” he says.
There’s also an anatomical arch designed into the shoe, which hugs your arch comfortably, Cunha adds. “They’re lightweight, so they’re not clunky and it’s easy to just comfortably slip them on and slip them off.” A lot of them also have antimicrobial properties and are breathable, too.
For all those reasons, Cunha says that they’re good for people who stand for long periods of time (think: Teachers, hairstylists, baristas, healthcare professionals and the like). He adds that he used to wear them when he was doing his residency.
“[Crocs] could be used comfortably inside the house, and for those types of professions where you’re standing and walking,” he says.
But, like basically all shoes, they don’t work for every occasion — and there are some drawbacks. The straps of the brand’s traditional clogs aren’t tight on your foot and can’t be adjusted, so they’re not always secure, Cunha says. As a result, people may trip or grip onto the shoe more with their toes, which can cause tendonitis or foot fatigue. So if you’re planning on walking a lot, the brand does make enclosed styles, which he says may be preferable, as they’re more secure to the foot. You also shouldn’t be running in them, and they should mainly be used indoors, he adds.
Though with those considerations in mind, he says that they are a shoe that he recommends. “They are a good shoe.”
Are Crocs cool?
Sorry to the haters, but most signs are pointing to yes.
While the brand has been around since 2002, in the last year, Crocs’ business has skyrocketed. According to a release from the brand, in 2022, the company reported a record-high revenue of $3.6 billion — which was a nearly 54% increase from 2021.
In the last few years, Crocs has also had quite a few high-profile collaborations, working with celebrities like Justin Bieber, SZA, Bad Bunny and more on limited-edition styles. The brand has also ventured into the designer world, collaborating with Balenciaga and Salehe Bembury, proving themselves to be an undeniable (yet surprising) force in the fashion world.
Aside from the comfort factor, part of the brand’s appeal comes from the fact that they don’t shy away from their uniqueness, which invites customers to do the same.
“We know what our brand stands for,” Lucy Thornley, Crocs’ vice president global trend, design and product management previously told Shop TODAY. “We stand for comfort and ease and versatility, but we also really stand for boldness and self-expression. And we’re highly inclusive, we invite humans to join our brand — they can be themselves in the product that they wear, and that’s one of the reasons that we think that we have phenomenal success, right? Comfort is a macro trend and it’s something that we know the consumer wants, but we believe that we’re also building our brand to feel incredibly trend-relevant. And we’re giving consumers multiple options to engage with the brand and accept themselves with the brand as well.”
There are plenty of styles to choose from. So for anyone tempted to try out the trend, we’re highlighting a handful of editor-loved, bestselling and on-trend options to consider.
Classic Crocs : Los Angeles
Are Crocs good for your feet?
Fans of Crocs will be happy to hear that the controversial shoes actually do have quite a few benefits. To start, Cunha says that they have a wide toe box, so they accommodate your forefoot comfortably. “You don’t want crowding of the toes, as that can exacerbate pre-existing conditions such as bunions, hammer toes and neuromas. So, there’s definitely wiggle room, which makes the forefoot comfortable,” he says.
There’s also an anatomical arch designed into the shoe, which hugs your arch comfortably, Cunha adds. “They’re lightweight, so they’re not clunky and it’s easy to just comfortably slip them on and slip them off.” A lot of them also have antimicrobial properties and are breathable, too.
For all those reasons, Cunha says that they’re good for people who stand for long periods of time (think: Teachers, hairstylists, baristas, healthcare professionals and the like). He adds that he used to wear them when he was doing his residency.
“[Crocs] could be used comfortably inside the house, and for those types of professions where you’re standing and walking,” he says.
But, like basically all shoes, they don’t work for every occasion — and there are some drawbacks. The straps of the brand’s traditional clogs aren’t tight on your foot and can’t be adjusted, so they’re not always secure, Cunha says. As a result, people may trip or grip onto the shoe more with their toes, which can cause tendonitis or foot fatigue. So if you’re planning on walking a lot, the brand does make enclosed styles, which he says may be preferable, as they’re more secure to the foot. You also shouldn’t be running in them, and they should mainly be used indoors, he adds.
Though with those considerations in mind, he says that they are a shoe that he recommends. “They are a good shoe.”
Are Crocs cool?
Sorry to the haters, but most signs are pointing to yes.
While the brand has been around since 2002, in the last year, Crocs’ business has skyrocketed. According to a release from the brand, in 2022, the company reported a record-high revenue of $3.6 billion — which was a nearly 54% increase from 2021.
In the last few years, Crocs has also had quite a few high-profile collaborations, working with celebrities like Justin Bieber, SZA, Bad Bunny and more on limited-edition styles. The brand has also ventured into the designer world, collaborating with Balenciaga and Salehe Bembury, proving themselves to be an undeniable (yet surprising) force in the fashion world.
Aside from the comfort factor, part of the brand’s appeal comes from the fact that they don’t shy away from their uniqueness, which invites customers to do the same.
“We know what our brand stands for,” Lucy Thornley, Crocs’ vice president global trend, design and product management previously told Shop TODAY. “We stand for comfort and ease and versatility, but we also really stand for boldness and self-expression. And we’re highly inclusive, we invite humans to join our brand — they can be themselves in the product that they wear, and that’s one of the reasons that we think that we have phenomenal success, right? Comfort is a macro trend and it’s something that we know the consumer wants, but we believe that we’re also building our brand to feel incredibly trend-relevant. And we’re giving consumers multiple options to engage with the brand and accept themselves with the brand as well.”
There are plenty of styles to choose from. So for anyone tempted to try out the trend, we’re highlighting a handful of editor-loved, bestselling and on-trend options to consider.