How long do Crocs last?

Crocs typically last between 3 and 5 years with everyday wear. With proper care and less frequent wear Crocs can last for up to 10 years. If used exclusively for indoor wear they can last even longer than this.
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Do Crocs wear out?

It's also sadly (or not, depending on your view of the divisive shoes) the reason the US shoe company has just announced plans to close 100 shops and axe 200 jobs: the resin-moulded clogs are so indestructible, one pair will apparently "last you for life", which means no one's buying them any more.
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Are Crocs guaranteed for life?

Limited Warranty

Crocs, Inc. (“Crocs”) warrants all of its Crocs™ products (the “Products”), purchased by consumers either directly from Crocs or from Crocs' authorized resellers (including authorized retail and Internet-based sellers), to be free from manufacturing defects for 90 days from the date of purchase.
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Can Crocs be worn everyday?

"Although Crocs may feel comfortable for short term periods of time, they are not suitable for long term daily use," says Miguel Cunha, DPM, of Gotham Footcare in New York City . "Crocs are light and airy, they have a wide forefoot and provide good arch support.
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Are Crocs worth buying?

The short answer: Crocs are not “terrible” for your feet as some critics say. They offer excellent cushioning and arch support, especially when compared to most other open-healed sandals and flip flops. Crocs are often recommended for people who have very high arches and those who suffer from swelling in the feet.
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HOW LONG DO CROCS LAST? (Are They Worth It?)



How often do you replace Crocs?

How Often Should Crocs Be Replaced? Crocs should be replaced every 5 years for safety purposes if the tread on the outsoles begins to wear down. If used exclusively indoors, then Crocs will not need to be replaced for much longer.
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What can you do with old Crocs?

SolesUnited is a Crocs recycling program that now exists across the country, in which participating shoe retailers accept old, worn-down Crocs. The shoes are then ground up, melted down, and remade into new shoes that are shipped to those in need around the world.
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Why Crocs are expensive?

Crocs are actually made out of a proprietary material called Croslite. It's a type of resin that only the company knows how to make. The resin uses foam cells that conform to the wearer's feet rather than remaining rigid. The reason that this makes Crocs expensive is that they have to make it themselves.
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Do Crocs ruin your feet?

“(Crocs) offer nice arch support,” ... but “these shoes do not adequately secure the heel. When the heel is unstable, toes tend to grip which can lead to tendonitis, worsening of toe deformities, nail problems, corns and calluses.
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Do Crocs mold to your feet?

There aren't many who'll fight back on how comfortable Crocs are. The EVA material isn't just lightweight, but it also moulds to your feet.
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Can Crocs be worn in rain?

Crocs can handle any weather. They were originally designed as boating shoes, so they can get soaked with zero consequences. That's why families wear them all summer to the beach, the pool, and through rain showers, but (drumroll) it turns out there are tons of amazing Crocs for the fall and winter, too.
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How do you fix smashed Crocs?

The only real way to repair torn Crocs is to glue the tear with EVA glue which melts the two edges together, or sew the tear closed with heavy-duty thread. IMPORTANT NOTE: Regular CA glues and super glue will not work very for repairing tears in Crocs. If the tear is bad enough, the Crocs will need to be replaced.
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How do you Unshrink Crocs?

The most effective way to do this is to place your shrunken Crocs in a pot of boiling water (for less than 1 minute). Then, take them out, and immediately (as soon as you can bear the temperature of them outside of the water!) wear them for awhile. This should make the Crocs come back to life and re-mold to your feet.
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Why are Crocs so popular 2021?

Crocs are so popular thanks to their practicality, versatility, comfort, range of designs, customisable design (with jibbitz), long lasting material, hard wearing sole, and visibility in the fashion trend cycle (worn by supermodels, fashion icons, rappers and other musical artists).
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Is it okay to wear Crocs in water?

Crocs can be used as water shoes. However, Crocs may not be as stable, secure, or tight enough for fast-moving bodies of water and longer water crossings. Crocs can be used as water shoes if the hike includes smaller streams and fewer water crossings. Crocs as water shoes have several positives and negatives.
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Why do doctors wear Crocs?

Crocs are a popular shoe brand for doctors mainly because of how easy they are to clean and sterilise. Working in medicine exposes people to blood, urine and other fluids that can easily stain clothes and footwear.
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Why do nurses wear Crocs?

Comfortable for All Day Wear

The most important feature of Crocs nursing shoes is the comfort that they bring for your feet with our proprietary Croslit™ material foot bed in every pair, which provides arch support and a massage-like experience with every step.
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Is it okay to wear socks with Crocs?

Crocs are comfortable to wear with or without socks. However, if you opt to wear them without socks, it will not take long before your feet become sweaty and make the ridges at the bottom feel irritating. Thus, it is advisable to pack a pair of socks in your bag if you think your feet are becoming sweaty.
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How much did a pair of Crocs cost in 2002?

The colorful foam clogs appeared in 2002, just as the country was recovering from a recession. Brash and bright, they were a cheap investment (about $30) that felt good and promised to last forever. Former President George W. Bush wore them.
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How much did Crocs cost in 2006?

-based founders decided to market a shoe developed and manufactured by Foam Creations, Inc. The chunky shoes, which cost about $30 a pair, are made with a proprietary resin which softens as it warms, and molds to the wearer's foot - making them surprisingly comfortable.
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Which Crocs are best?

The 18 best pairs of Crocs you can buy
  • The Bistro Clog. ...
  • The Sexi Flip. ...
  • The Neria Pro II Graphic Clog. Credit: Crocs. ...
  • The Classic Vacay Vibes Clog. Credit: Crocs. ...
  • The Swiftwater Expedition Sandal. Credit: Crocs. ...
  • The Classic Slide. Credit: Crocs. ...
  • The Kids' Bayaband Clog. Credit: Crocs. ...
  • The Kids' Classic Lined Clog. Credit: Crocs.
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Can I return worn Crocs?

A full refund, excluding shipping charges, will be issued on unworn and unwashed merchandise within 45 business days to the original form of payment. Items that are beyond 45 days from that date will no longer be available for return.
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Are Crocs plastic or rubber?

Crocs shoes are made from croslite, a closed-cell resin made from polymer. This soft material is scratch-resistant along with being slip-resistant. What is this? The materials that Crocs are made out of consist of croslite which is neither rubber nor plastic.
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Is Crocs going out of business?

In 2018, Crocs announced it would close all of its manufacturing facilities, as well as 160 of its retail stores. Crocs' CFO resigned, and it appeared the brand might meet its final demise. But, there's more to the story.
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Can I wash Crocs in washing machine?

Please do not clean your Crocs shoes in the dishwasher or washing machine, as exposure to heat may cause the Croslite material to shrink.
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