Crocs reveals new cowboy boots for the fall season – but would YOU wear these?

When it comes to shoes, there is one brand that always causes discussion: Crocs.

While some love their comfort and adaptability, others can’t stand their chunky, rubbery aesthetic.

Nevertheless, the American shoe company has announced that it will now expand its collection to include boots – and opinions are guaranteed to be divided.

The shiny new silhouette is made from a signature Crocskin texture with signature perforations for breathability.

It also features Western-inspired embroidery, including the iconic Crocs logo.

The shin-high design comes with a rotating trail on the back and two Jibbitz charms, including a gold Croc Star Jibbitz charm and 2023 Cowboy Duke Jibbitz.

Fans can prepare to embrace their inner cowboy in the Classic Cowboy Boot, launching exclusively online on October 23 for $120.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the divisive boots received mixed reviews on social media.

Commenting on the brand’s Instagram post, one follower said: “Please tell me I can just buy this and it won’t be an EQL draw.”

While another replied: ‘I need them!!!!’

Another user admitted: ‘I can’t believe I’m saying this but why do I like this one so much?’

Those who were less impressed also shared their thoughts, with one writing: ‘You all need to be stopped!’

Someone else claimed: ‘I reported this post… sorry mate.’

The shiny new silhouette is made from a signature Crocskin texture that retains the brand’s signature perforations for breathability

The announcement comes after Crocs unveiled its ogre-inspired shoe in collaboration with Shrek.

Each pair features Shrek’s iconic nose, ears attached to the upper and green speckled skin, bringing the character to life.

Crocs was founded by three friends from Colorado: Scott Seamans, Lyndon ‘Duke’ Hanson and George Boedecker.

The trio was on a sailing vacation in the Caribbean in the early 2000s when they discovered a boat shoe made from a foamy material called Croslite.

They had never seen shoes like this: lightweight, shock-absorbing, easy to clean, comfortable, durable, non-slip and buoyant. So they bought the rights to Croslite technology and started making Crocs.

In 2002, the friends sold 200 pairs – then marketed as sailing shoes – for £23 each at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida.

Crocs were extremely comfortable and sold especially well among people who had to work, such as nurses, doctors, chefs and cleaners.

The company plodded along happily for a while, but nearly went bankrupt during the 2007 financial crisis. By 2017, the three founders had left and former banker Andrew Rees took over as CEO.

Today, Crocs has 340 stores, sells in 90 countries and employs 6,680 people.