A Croc Slipper, one of the many practical and stylish versions of Crocs you can buy. Photo courtesy of amazon.com.
A spectre is haunting San Luis Obispo High School—the spectre of Crocs. Some say they are poorly textured, others say they are bad for the environment, and still more have a deep lying hatred for them that has no roots in logic or rationale. But, the disdain for the fashionable footwear known as Crocs is not justified. Croc hatred should have no place in SLOHS, or anywhere in the world.
“They’re ugly, they have holes and you can see peoples’ feet,” said sophomore Pluto Rios.
This argument that Crocs are ugly is one of the many that go around SLOHS. People say they are not fashionable, but this can’t be farther from the truth.
“You just have to know how to style it. The white ones and the black ones are my personal favorite because they match with a lot of my outfits… you can’t wear Crocs and basketball shorts. That looks goofy. But with a nice pair of jeans or sweats, it’s the way to go,” said senior Jamie Collins.
To those who critique it for its holes, Crocs have something for everyone, offering a smooth, holeless version of the shoe known as Crocs Bistro. If you care about fashion, there are still ways of being stylish without opposing Crocs.
For many, fashion isn’t even the number one concern in footwear, it’s comfort. And comfort is one thing that sets Crocs apart from other shoes.
“They’re easy to get on and off. They’re something you can put on early in the morning,” said senior Chris Johnson.
Despite all the benefits of Crocs, some people still find ways of hating it, criticizing its environmental impact.
“There is a misconception that Crocs are recyclable because the texture feels like rubber, but Crocs are not made out of rubber and therefore can’t be recycled,” said Rios in the SLOHS Expressions’ article “Crocs are the Bane of High School Existence” from the October 2022 issue.
However, this is not true. While Crocs are not made of rubber, beginning in 2022, Croc materials have been made from renewable resources and waste products from prior Crocs, having 45 percent of Crocs being reused in production, with that number steadily increasing. Crocs seek to become zero-carbon by 2030, showing their environmentally friendly policies further.
People who think crocs to be nothing but a scourge upon this earth should reconsider. Crocs can appeal to anyone, having many fashionable options as well as extreme comfort.
“And those who think they’re ugly. Get some, and then come back and say something,” said Collins.
The war against Crocs is unfortunately growing, and it’s time for people to fight back. Join our cause for the greater good…of Crocs.
Source: crocs.com
