Originally Intended as a Boat and Water Shoe, Crocs Adds to Category
Heritage With Breakthrough Line of Footwear Designed for “Living
Life on the Water”
While their comfort and functionality have made Crocs™
shoes a favorite for all types of consumers, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX)
is renewing its dedication to its roots – the
water – with its latest line of amphibious
shoes debuting at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake
City. This technologically advanced collection utilizes the notable
benefits of Croslite™ material while providing
traction, durability and quick drying properties demanded by water
enthusiasts.
The new water sports models available in Spring/Summer 2009 include:
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Ace Boating (MSRP $39.99), featuring the iconic Crocs™
look with the boating technology for excellent traction, durability,
and grooves to channel away water. The lightweight design is available
for men and women in four colors including navy/white,
chocolate/khaki, khaki/chocolate and pearl/cotton candy
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Wraith (MSRP $49.99), a revolutionary design with Crocs lock™
H2O technology offers multiple angles of traction with integrated
siping tread. The quick pull lacing system enables easy entry and the
Exo-Frame design wraps the foot creating a firm, supportive fit
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Dead Ahead (MSRP $69.99), a performance boating shoe available for men
and women combines Crocs lock™ H2O for
advanced wet traction and a Croslite™
material Exo-Frame that wraps the foot with a protective shell for
toe, heel and lateral protection
“This collection is about Crocs getting back
to its roots, offering a casual performance line of shoes designed for
recreation in and around the water,” said
Adam Baker, Vice President of Merchandising for Crocs, Inc. “With
the introduction of new products such as the Ace Boating and Wraith,
Crocs continues to be the leader in molded footwear design and
technology. Additionally, we are marrying the benefits of Croslite™
material and traditional lasted footwear to create exciting new products
such as the Dead Ahead.”
Retailers can view the Spring/Summer 2009 models, as well as the diverse
Crocs™ footwear line, by visiting the Crocs
booth #32400 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, August 8-11. The
collection will be available at retail and online at www.crocs.com
beginning in January 2009.
About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. is a rapidly growing designer, manufacturer and retailer
of footwear for men, women and children under the Crocs™
brand.
All Crocs™ brand shoes feature Crocs’
proprietary closed-cell resin, Croslite™,
which represents a substantial innovation in footwear. The Croslite™
material enables Crocs to produce soft, comfortable, lightweight,
superior-gripping, non-marking and odor-resistant shoes. These unique
elements make Crocs™ footwear ideal for
casual wear, as well as for professional and recreational uses such as
boating, hiking, hospitality and gardening. The versatile use of the
material has enabled Crocs to successfully market its products to a
broad range of consumers.
Crocs™ shoes are sold in more than 100
countries and come in a wide array of colors and styles. Please visit www.crocs.com
for additional information.
Crocs, Inc.
Stephanie Koon, 303-848-7198
skoon@crocs.com