Crocs has just collaborated with Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR), and the results are, well, not too weird. Crocs have been around for over 20 years and have recently gotten popular with the rise of bold but casual attire.
This collaboration isn’t something we had expected, but then again, nobody knows what to expect from Crocs—case in point, the Lightnight McQueen edition from Disney Pixar’s Cars.
Going back, this is the first time a Formula 1 team has collaborated with the footwear company, and while these aren’t something you’d ideally wear for driving (although I do know some people who do, so I might be wrong), they’re great for lounging around and watching race weekends unfold.
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The shoes feature two models with distinct designs. The first pair is modeled around the classic Crocband Clogs and resembles the RB22. It features the team’s signature colors, has a front wing above the toe box, and even has a halo and intake scoop situated on top of where the tongue would be on a laced shoe.
These shoes don’t have as many holes as regular Crocband Clogs for Jibbitz (small rubber accessories that plug into the holes), but I guess that makes it better for aerodynamic purposes if someone were to put these shoes in a wind tunnel.
Speaking of aero, the ‘rear wing’ is attached to the back strap, which you can either wear on top of your foot to make the shoe feel more like a sandal, or behind your ankle for better support. Lastly, the sides feature Oracle Red Bull Racing branding and circular designs that resemble soft-compound tires.
The second model is the Classic Runner. If Oracle Red Bull Racing’s merchandise consists of team kits and athleisure, this shoe would fall under the latter. It still has Red Bull’s signature colors but has brighter blue accents, similar to the team’s lifestyle clothing.
The sole features a black and red color scheme, and has a curvier, more ‘athletic’ design and thicker heel compared to the Crocband Clogs. Jibbitz are available featuring the team’s initials, logo, and the RB22.
The Crocs x Oracle Red Bull Racing collection will launch on May 21. The ORBR Crocband Clogs will cost $95 (P5,870), while the ORBR Classic Runner will cost $85 (P5,252). Currently, they will only be available in the US, but stocks could make their way to the Philippines—similar to the Disney Pixar Cars collaboration—in the future. Would you cop or pass on these clogs?
