Crocs and Pokémon are teaming up to release a lineup of Pokémon character-themed Classic Clogs. The collection includes four Generation 1 Pokémon: Gengar, Charizard, Jiggly Puff, and Snorlax. The clogs come in the colors of the characters they represent. Additionally, each character will have themed Juibbitz available to enhance the shoe's look and theme. The Crocs' sports mode strap features the Pokémon logo and a Pokéball.
Gengar's shoes showcase darker, spooky colors to fit its theme, Snorlax has lighter, soothing tones, Charizard boasts fiery, orange hues to match its fiery powers, and Jiggly Puffs' theme is pink and muted to match its aesthetic.
The clogs are available in men's sizes and will cost $70. Though the shoe designs have been released, the launch date has yet to be announced. This collection is a follow-up of the recently released Pikachu clogs released earlier this year.
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