(NBC CHICAGO) — The Crocs have always generated mixed opinions.
On one side are the people who swear they wouldn’t get caught in twos and on the other side are those who see them as comfortable and a way to express themselves.
No matter where you stand in this debate, there’s no denying that the brand has made a name for itself.
In October, the iconic shoes people love to hate will turn 20 years old and to celebrate, Crocs fans have the chance to win one of tens of thousands of pairs of Crocs that will be raffled off through October 7th.
To participate in the “Croctober” contest, you must become a member of the Crocs Club here. There is no cost to participate. They also recommend checking their website for more details on the Crocodile 20th Anniversary Party on October 23.
Crocs are manufactured primarily in Mexico and Canada, although they are also contract manufactured in other countries.
Although some see Crocs as beach sandals, gardening shoes, or for any job that requires long standing, they are popular all over the world with endless possibilities. This includes a style of boot that a Mexican influencer made famous for $800. Generic Crocs range from $50 to $100.
Many exclusive styles are made in collaboration with designers around the world. For example, the company works with Balenciaga, a contemporary fashion company that put Crocs on a platform by turning “thongs” into a luxury item.
It’s through these collaborations with influencers and designers that whenever Crocs goes out of style, they come back with some kind of reinvention.
Of course, it helps that Gen Z is obsessed with 2000s fashion.