Croc's signature Quick Trail shoe is one that is ready for adventures and it serves as the canvas for its latest collaborative project alongside MARMOT CAPITAL. This marks the silhouette's first collaboration and it actually works closely with the Japanese branch of the imprint, MARMOT led by Kikuno Kiki.
The collaborative shoes were first taught to the public on April 23rd with a slight difference in terms of the colors and co-branding by the base. The shoes are set to launch in Japan on May 3rd and it comes in various colorway options too. Branding can be seen embossed on the side of the shoe and on the heel pub tab. There are perforations on the forefoot and it is enclosed by a toggle system.
Adventure-Centric Hybrid Sneaker-Clogs
Crocs Join MARMOT On a New Quick Trail Shoe
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