Unless you were one of the proud people at Crocs, you probably didn’t expect the brand to have such a pivotal 2021. The footwear company, once synonymous with nurses and homebodies, has become something of a driving force within streetwear fashion. Through their collaborative efforts with pop culture and streetwear heavyweights like Post Malone and Palace, Crocs has quickly risen in cultural relevance, leading to large release day queues and high resale prices. One collaboration, in particular, has helped maintain the brand’s newfound popularity: their recent project with designer, and former VP of Sneakers for Versace, Salehe Bembury. Although Crocs are often worn on a lazy Sunday around the house, these are clogs that you want everyone to see on your most active days. When you do choose to break these out, make sure to put together A Perfect Fit.
Back in February of 2021, Salehe Bembury conjured a ton of hype for his upcoming collaboration with Crocs with just a subtle teaser post on his Instagram. Through his memorable work with Versace, Anta, and more notably, New Balance, Bembury has created a loyal fanbase eager to own (or at least attempt to own) his projects. Due to limited supply and bold designs, his collaborations have become some of the most coveted within the secondary market, with releases reaching resale prices well over $1,000. With Crocs’ nascent stake within fashion, with a large part of it coming from their meaningful collabs, partnering with Salehe Bembury was the perfect avenue to help the brand continue building momentum within hype culture.
Similar to his other outdoors-inspired collections with New Balance, this collaboration brings a rugged, utilitarian look to his two Crocs Pollex Clogs, featuring army green and khaki colours and interchangeable heel straps for customization, all while sporting a fingerprint design. And with a recent teaser for a new Crocodile colourway making its way around Instagram, Crocs and Salehe Bembury are gearing up for another momentous year. Some may experience a bit of a challenge when dressing up a shoe with such bulky and unusual proportions, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Whether this is your first time trying to put a fit together for a clog, or you’re just looking for that missing piece to complete your look, you can trust StockX with helping you find just the thing you need.
Uniqlo x White Mountaineering Ultra Light Down Oversized Jacket
A good strategy when tackling an outfit with an expressive shoe like these clogs is to pair it with straightforward design clothing. Uniqlo is known for mastering the art of quality basics and working with other brands that push Uniqlo’s rhetoric. The recent collaboration between Uniqlo and Tokyo-based, outdoor-inspired brand White Mountaineering, featured a variety of high-end basics for the fall/winter seasons, which included fleeces, parkas, and other pieces. One of their more noteworthy items was this oversized Ultra Light Down Oversized Jacket. The jacket was inspired by the inner lining of an M-65 field jacket, a design that has been a favourable trend within streetwear for some time. The design of this jacket serves versatile looks as it’s cut like a cardigan but also provides the suitable insulation of a light jacket. Its logoless, utilitarian look brings more attention to the Crocs while complimenting each item’s aesthetic.
Supreme Stone Island Camo Boonie
Bucket hats reigned supreme in the 2010s, but the fad seemed to quiet down for a few years. Today, the trend is back a whole decade later, and this time, it seems as though it is here to stay. Brands as disparate as Prada and Stüssy have all thrown their name into the bucket hat with their own iterations of the headwear style, making it one of today’s most popular accessories. Add a bucket hat to your fit while staying within a similar utilitarian, rugged look with this piece from Supreme and Stone Island. The skateboard brand partnered with Stone Island in 2019, continuing their previous partnership that blends both streetwear and hooligan football cultures. That 2019 spring/summer collection presented an assortment of brushed cotton canvas items, including this Boonie bucket hat. The hat sports a desert camo design throughout with an adjustable drawstring and collaborative Supreme x Stone Island patch on the front. Its washed color will pair well with both pairs of Crocs and will also match the aforementioned Uniqlo jacket if you’d like to rock both at the same time.
Supreme The North Face Bleached Denim Print Fleece Jacket
If you’re looking for something warm to wear during the winter season that will match your Salehe Crocs, look no further than the latest fleece from The North Face and Supreme. The two brands have collaborated for well over a decade and continue to craft some notable pieces, helping birth a growing appreciation for outdoor gear. One of their more consistent offerings are their fleece jackets. This fleece was a part of their latest fall/winter collection, featuring a bleached denim print throughout the jacket’s stretchy, water-resistant material. Pair it with the matching Mountain Pants for a bleached denim fit that isn’t as dated as actual bleached denim.
Palace Travel Cargos
Add a pair of cargos to your outdoorsy-themed fit with this piece from Palace. Cargo pants have been a consistent offering for the London skateboard brand, with their Travel Cargos being one of their more sought-after items. These Travel Cargos in Slate Grey aren’t as loud of a color as some of their other pants, which is great for shoes with such a strong appearance like these Crocs. Outside of their current stake within everyday streetwear, cargo pants are a favorable option for outdoor adventures, mainly for their weatherproof materials and multiple compartments to hold various items. What makes these pants so special is that they give you the option to make them as outdoorsy or casual as you’d like with the use of a zippered compartment. This allows you to customize how many pockets are visible on your pants and increases your max carrying capacity – making them very versatile. Just like Crocs, you can put these pants into sport mode or keep them very casual depending on your mood.
Supreme Gonz Map Denim Tote
We wouldn’t recommend wearing any type of denim with your Crocs unless you’re going for the ultimate dad look, but when it comes in the form of a bag, then the material is absolutely welcome. This bag released three years ago and is a collaboration between Supreme and longtime collaborator Mark Gonzales. The Gonz Denim Tote is just the right amount of abstract with its all-over map print, yet subtle with its no-fuss washed black denim construction. It will last a long time and fade like your favorite pair of jeans. And similar to your Crocs, it will be a statement piece that will make a lasting impression for a long time.
