Why Crocs Are Such A Trendy Shoe Choice In 2024

Depending on what year you were born, your life may have always had Crocs in it — even if you never had any in your own closet. But for the rest of us who knew life before the launch of Crocs, it's impossible to not remember how divisive the shoe was when it hit the market in 2002. While they were made for comfort, they were (at least by 2000s standards) considered unequivocally ugly. 

However, sometimes comfort trumps aesthetics. Especially when you consider that the 2020s have consisted of unprecedented times, it makes sense that how Crocs look just isn't that important anymore. "We stand for comfort and ease and versatility, but we also really stand for boldness and self-expression," Crocs' vice president global trend Lucy Thornley tells Today. "And we're highly inclusive, we invite humans to join our brand — they can be themselves in the product that they wear... we believe that we're also building our brand to feel incredibly trend-relevant."

If you want in on the hottest shoes trends of 2024, then it's time to embrace Crocs. It might not be easy at first, but if you're committed to always being in style, even if it means wearing something ugly, then it shouldn't be that much of a problem for you.

Visible socks have been everywhere for the last few years. Whether paired with loafers, heels, or even open-toe sandals, socks have become a very important accessory. Because of this, it was only a matter of time before ankle socks and Crocs met up, and magic was born. Talk about taking what's already comfortable to a new level.

Spring and summer all but demand ankle-length skirts and dresses — they also offer a great opportunity to stop wearing underwear and let your vagina breathe, something it really needs in hot weather. Combine you ankle-length frock with a pair of Crocs and you've pulled your look together perfectly. 

Although once a shoe usually found on chefs and doctors because of how practical they are for long wear, crocs can make for a quirky outing.

With so many styles and colors of Crocs these days, you can actually now wear them on a date and not feel like you're dressing down. If you're lucky enough to find a fellow Croc-loving human, then date night is also Croc night, and that's a beautiful thing. 

Did someone say casual, yet cute? They did and that's exactly what you get when you pair Crocs with a knee-length skirt and sweater. The combo makes for the ideal business casual outfit that can easily work for happy hour after work or, if you want to rage. Best of all, the shoe's cushion will keep your feet comfortable every step of the way. 

Though the usual go-to with a little black dress might be black heels or flats, there's no rule that says you can't play around with a funkier shoe choice. A pair of Crocs, especially one in a trendy color like red can bring down the intensity of the garment, while also providing comfort your all day wear — exactly what you need for cocktail parties or backyard barbecues in the summer.