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Crocs is stepping into the world of anime with its latest collaboration.
The brand’s newest co-branded men’s release — an exclusive style from Foot Locker — comes courtesy of “Demon Slayer,” the popular supernatural Japanese anime based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge.
The first version of the collection’s perforated Classic Clogs features a light pink palette covered in thin black lines, inspired by character Nezuko Kamado’s signature robe. The $65 style — which comes in both men’s and women’s sizes — is accented by red and white-checked counter straps for an added pop of color.
The line also features a green and black-checked style of Crocs’ chunky Echo clogs. Inspired by protagonist Tanjiro Kamado, this $80 shoe includes foam uppers with ridged, dark brown soles for a utilitarian flair. Adjustable black and red printed straps complete the style, which also comes in an $85 boys’ size.
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Within the Classic Clogs range, the collaboration also includes a $70 style with an ombré golden yellow palette, which is covered in small white triangles similar to the robe worn by one of the anime’s main characters, Zenitsu Agatsuma. This Agatsuma-inspired pair is accented with adjustable printed straps on its counters, as well as dark brown rubber soles for a two-toned, traction-focused base. The same style can be seen in grade school boys’ sizes, as well.
Rounding out the collaboration is a pale blue Classic Clog style, inspired by character Inosuke Hashibira. This $70 iteration — which comes in both men’s and kids’ sizes — features lightly striped uppers with adjustable tan straps. Soft, fuzzy tan upper trim and chunky navy blue soles complete the style with a themed flair.
For an additional statement, the clogs are complemented by an array of themed rubber Jibbitz charms in a range of hues, including white, pink and tan — all cast in themed shapes. Along with its themed Jibbitz, the “Demon Slayer” and Crocs collaboration is the latest limited shoe release from Foot Locker. Previously, the shoe retailer dropped two clogs in collaboration with Hershey’s, as well as a boys’ style inspired by Chewbacca from “Star Wars.”
Crocs’ collaboration with “Demon Slayer” marks its latest co-branded shoe launch of 2023. This year, the FNAA-winning label has launched an array of capsule collections, product drops and limited-edition releases with an array of brands, including Levi’s, Aespa, Aries and Satisfy.
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