What does BAPE X Crocs mean for the future of footwear?

The vintage ABC Camo spread will finally find its way to the classic clog made by Crocs this month. The two brands will be crossing paths in 2025 as they will collaborate on three brand-new colorways and variations of the Crocs clog that many have learned to love after years of some finding disdain for the model. It seems that with the help of recent collaborations between Crocs and other brands such as Dragon Ball, Batman, Shrek, and more, the way that footwear fanatics have gravitated towards the Crocs brand has become more inclusive, and many are finding themselves interested in integrating the clogs into their daily wardrobe. 

The BAPE X Crocs collaboration will see the ABC Camo laid down on three colorways, including blue, pink, and traditional camo or green. To make the joint collection feel even more official, fans will be able to customize the clog with certified BAPE jibbitz to complete the shoe in true Crocs fashion. The jibbitz styles include well-known characters of the BAPE brand, such as APE HEAD, BABY MILO, SHARK, TIGER, and the “APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE” spellout logo. The insole portion of the clog will feature the Crocs spellout along with a BAPE logo accompanying it.

This is a collaboration that many have been eagerly waiting for and are interested to see if it will come to fruition. To see a hype brand such as BAPE getting such an accessible collaboration with a brand like Crocs shows hope for other brands to venture out and reach partnerships with other brands that can be worn everyday and can be found and purchased at an affordable price, the main thing bringing heavy opinion to the world of streetwear and hyped clothing.

For those looking to secure a pair, you will have two chances. They will be available via both Crocs and BAPE, with BAPE getting first dibs on March 8th, 2025, and Crocs on March 12, 2025.