Crocs: history, comfort and contemporary design
Crocs was founded in 2002 around a very simple idea: to create a lightweight, functional shoe that was also suitable for use in wet environments.
The project initially took shape in the nautical world, where features such as water resistance, grip and ease of use proved particularly useful.
The clog quickly became the brand's most recognizable product and, over the years, completely transcended its original context.
Crocs thus entered the world of lifestyle, fashion, collaborations and pop culture, transforming a shoe born primarily for functionality into an instantly recognizable silhouette.
Within the Sneakers selection at ResellZone, Crocs therefore represents a completely different approach compared to traditional leather, suede or mesh sneakers.
The design of Crocs
One of the elements that most distinguishes Crocs is the molded construction of the footwear.
The shape favors lightness, practicality and comfort, while the openings present on many models promote ventilation and also allow for personalization through dedicated accessories.
The back strap is another element that has become characteristic of the Crocs language: it can be used behind the heel to increase stability or moved forward on different models.
It is precisely the simplicity of the structure that has allowed the brand to reinterpret the clog through very different colors, graphics and collaborations.
Crocs Classic Clog
The Classic Clog today represents the signature silhouette of Crocs.
The model uses a lightweight, water-resistant and easy-to-clean structure, accompanied by the characteristic openings on the upper and the movable strap on the heel.
Crocs also describes the Classic Clog as customizable through Jibbitz, small charms that can be inserted into the openings.
The strength of the model derives precisely from its simplicity: an instantly recognizable shape that can be reinterpreted through colors, decorations and collaborations without losing its identity.
The Croslite material
An important part of Crocs' history is linked to the proprietary Croslite material.
Crocs describes it as a closed-cell resin used to obtain lightweight, soft, durable footwear that is easy to use in numerous contexts.
This technology contributes significantly to the comfort and identity of the brand's classic silhouettes.
Over the years, Crocs has also developed different constructions and materials for specific models and collaborations.
Crocs and collaborations
Crocs collaborations have become one of the main tools through which the brand has changed its perception in the fashion and streetwear world.
Designers, artists, franchises and brands from very different sectors have reinterpreted Crocs silhouettes.
These projects can intervene through colors, Jibbitz, graphics or, in the most interesting cases, by directly modifying the shape of the footwear.
The collaboration with Salehe Bembury belongs to this latter category.
Crocs x Salehe Bembury
Crocs and Salehe Bembury began collaborating in 2021 with the introduction of the Pollex Clog.
The project is not limited to changing the color of the Classic Clog.
Bembury intervenes directly on the shape and develops a new three-dimensional surface inspired by his own fingerprints.
The collaboration quickly became one of the brand's most recognizable projects and was subsequently expanded with new colorways and silhouettes.
In 2023, Crocs further extended the relationship by appointing Bembury as Creative Director of the Crocs x Pollex Pod collection.
Crocs Pollex Clog
The Crocs Pollex Clog represents a complete reinterpretation of the Crocs language.
The surface uses a three-dimensional pattern obtained from the combination of three Salehe Bembury fingerprints, creating large concave ridges that cross the footwear.
This texture does not just have an aesthetic function: it also contributes to multi-directional grip and allows water to flow along the structure.
The Pollex also integrates openings for ventilation and an adjustable and removable strap system on the heel.
The result maintains some elements of the Crocs DNA but builds a completely autonomous silhouette.
Crocs Pollex Clog Niagara
The Crocs Pollex Clog by Salehe Bembury Niagara uses a gray, neutral tone that particularly highlights the three-dimensional surface of the Pollex.
The fingerprint-inspired ridges become the main visual element of the footwear, while the openings and back strap maintain the functional construction typical of the collaboration.
Niagara well represents the more sober side of the Pollex family.
Crocs Pollex Clog Tide
The Crocs Pollex Clog by Salehe Bembury Tide instead takes the silhouette toward turquoise tones.
The structure remains that developed by Bembury, with three-dimensional grooves, openings and an adjustable back strap.
In a silhouette built almost entirely around shape and surface, color strongly modifies the identity of the individual release.
Crocs Pollex Clog Cobbler
The Crocs Pollex Clog by Salehe Bembury Cobbler uses a particularly noticeable orange tone.
The monochromatic configuration highlights the organic shapes of the Pollex without using contrasting panels or materials.
Cobbler therefore shows how much the silhouette can change character through a single color while maintaining the particular design developed by Salehe Bembury unchanged.
Classic Clog and Pollex Clog: what are the differences?
The Classic Clog and the Pollex Clog share part of the Crocs identity, but they are very different silhouettes.
The Classic Clog uses a relatively simple and uniform shape, with regular openings on the upper and a movable back strap.
The Pollex instead uses a much more sculptural structure, characterized by the large ridges inspired by Bembury's fingerprints.
The arrangement of the openings and the strap system also change.
The Pollex is therefore not simply a Classic Clog with a special colorway, but a complete reinterpretation of the shape.
Crocs for men and women
Crocs for men and women are generally offered through wide size ranges and many models are essentially unisex.
The choice must therefore be made primarily by referring to the size available for the specific release.
However, the fit can change between the Classic Clog, Pollex Clog and other brand silhouettes.
For this reason, it is important to always check the precise model and the relative size chart.
How do Crocs Pollex Clogs fit?
The Crocs Pollex Clog uses a wide fit and a different construction compared to the Classic Clog.
Crocs itself indicates a roomy fit for the Pollex and, for several releases, suggests considering a size smaller than your usual size.
The choice must in any case be made by referring to the specific release and the available size conversion.
How much do Crocs cost?
The price of Crocs varies greatly depending on the model and the release.
A regularly distributed Classic Clog follows completely different dynamics compared to a limited collaboration.
Crocs Pollex Clog x Salehe Bembury shoes can have different values based on colorway, size and availability on the secondary market.
For this reason, it is always necessary to distinguish between models and specific releases.
Original Crocs and authenticity
To correctly verify original Crocs, you must consider the model.
Shape, material, openings, strap, sole, branding, product codes and packaging can change significantly between the Classic Clog, Pollex Clog and other silhouettes.
On Salehe Bembury collaborations, the fingerprint pattern, the structure of the ridges, the strap system and the specific details of the release must also be checked carefully.
At ResellZone, every product undergoes the verification process provided to check its authenticity and correspondence with the specific release. The method used is detailed on the page dedicated to product authenticity.