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Joy Saha

THE TRUTH ABOUT: How crocs became a beloved kitchen shoe | History Defined

Rows of hanging Crocs in the first UK Crocs store on October 18, 2007 in London England. (Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, there's no denying the fact that Crocs continue to be a popular style of shoe. Earlier this month, the famed footwear brand celebrated its 20th anniversary, aptly hailing it as "Croctober."  

On the streets, the shoe — which are basically foam clogs with holes on the top — remain a divisive trend that has either been ridiculed or embraced wholeheartedly. Amongst Hollywood A-listers, the sentiment aligns with the latter. Celebrities, like Justin Bieber, John Cena, Post Malone and even Al Pacino, are just a few fans of the brand who were recently seen sporting the shoe. The shoes also made appearances on the red carpet, per Questlove, who wore a pair of gold Crocs to the 2021 Oscars awards ceremony, and Nicholas Braun, who wore a pair in the comfort of his Lower East Side apartment while watching the 72nd Emmys remotely.

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