Crocs, the iconic footwear brand known for their comfortable and colorful clogs, was on the road to success with their 2023 collaborations. From sports to gaming to fashion, the brand has teamed up with various partners to create limited edition collections that showcase their versatility and creativity.
The brand’s iconic foam clogs have become a staple in almost every wardrobe. These stylish couples have become a staple of contemporary fashion, so big names like Minecraft and Sonic the Hedgehog partnered with the brand in 2023 to expand its reach to its audience and customers.
Here are five of the best Crocs collaborations released so far in 2023, along with their release date, price, design description, and other details.
Crocs x Minecraft and four other interesting collaborations that made headlines in 2023
1. Salahe Bembury x Crocs Pollex slide
On January 18, 2023, renowned designer Salehe Bembury teamed up with Crocs to introduce his Pollex Slides. The slide will be introduced in the coming weeks of 2023. It will be launched exclusively on Bembury’s website with an estimated price of $70.
The Pollex Slide is a new silhouette created by innovative designer Salahe Bembury, who previously collaborated with the brand on the Pollex clog in 2022. The slide features an eye-catching shape resembling a human thumbprint, a heel strap and a detachable Jibbitz™ tag that reads “Peace Be The Journey”. The slide is available in two color variants – yellow and blue.
The duo’s Pollex Slide was inspired by Bembury’s love of the outdoors and exploration. The thumbprint represents his personal identity and journey, while the colors reflect his optimism and joy.
2. Crocs x Minecraft
The Clogs label and Minecraft have teamed up to create a limited edition footwear collection that celebrates the popular sandbox video game. The joint collection featured four styles of clogs and jibbitz charms inspired by the game’s iconic characters, items, and environments.
The collection includes the Classic Clog, the Classic Bae Clog, the Classic Crocband Clog and the Kids’ Classic Clog. Each style has a pixelated design that mimics the game’s graphics, with colors ranging from green and brown to blue and gray. The clogs also feature Minecraft logos on the heels and straps.
The Jibbitz charms are sold separately and can be used to customize the clogs with various in-game elements such as vines, pigs, TNT, swords and more. There are 21 charms to choose from, each with a different shape and color.
The duo’s collection launched on February 16, 2023 on the Crocs website and select retailers. The clogs are $59.99 for adults and $39.99 for kids, while the charms are $4.99 each.
3. Hello Kitty & Friends x Crocs
The Hello Kitty Collab Clogs were launched on March 1st, 2023. Priced between $50 and $60 a pair, these playful sandals have been sold both online and offline by the footwear brand. The Hello Kitty & Friends clogs collection was inspired by the friendship and happiness that Hello Kitty and her friends bring to people around the world.
This collection is a partnership between Crocs and Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the popular Hello Kitty character and her friends. The collection includes two types of clogs: the Classic Clog and the Classic Lined Clog. Both models feature Hello Kitty’s face on the toe box as well as Jibbitz™ charms from her friends like My Melody, Keroppi, Badtz-Maru and more.
The Classic Clog is available in four color variants: white, pink, red and black. The Classic Lined Clog is available in two color variants: white and pink.
4. NBA x Crocs
The NBA-inspired collection of clogs was created to celebrate the 2023 All-Star Weekend, which will take place on February 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The footwear label launched its joint foam clogs with the NBA on February 17, 2023. Retailing at $80 to $90 per pair, these pieces of footwear were offered through the clogs brand’s online and offline locations.
This collection is a collaboration between the clog brand and the National Basketball Association (NBA), the professional basketball league in North America. The collection includes two types of clogs: the Classic Clog and the Classic Platform Clog.
Both styles feature NBA team logos on the upper as well as a metallic gold basketball logo on the strap screw. The Classic Clog comes in white while the Classic Platform Clog comes in black. Both styles also feature NBA Logoman and All-Star Jibbitz™ tags.
5. Sega x Crocs Sonic the Hedgehog
On May 24, 2023, the Sonic the Hedgehog themed foam clogs will be launched. Pricing details are being kept under wraps, but these pairs will be sold both online and at some of the shoe brand’s other retail outlets.
The Sonic The Hedgehog Classic Clog is a collaboration between Crocs and Sega, the Japanese video game company behind the cult franchise of the same name. The clog features a blue upper with Sonic’s face and logo on the toe box as well as Jibbitz™ charms of his friends and foes like Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, Dr. Eggman and more. The clog also has a red heel strap and a white midsole with green stripes.
The new Sonic The Hedgehog Classic Clog was inspired by the 30th anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog, first released in 1991. The clog launched on the Crocs website and at select online and in-store retailers.
These are some of the best Crocs collabs released so far in 2023. You can try your luck for any of the above pairs through the resellers and stockists.
