In the world of food and music, it pays to get a little experimental. So why not in the world of footwear?
Well, you’re in for a treat with these two deliciously wild creations, folks! Get a taste of something sweet and something bratty with these latest kicks:
Crocs x Krispy Kreme Clogs Collab
Though shoes and doughnuts have never really worked well together, Crocs and Krispy Kreme have created magic with an exciting joint venture. The two brands are well-versed in conducting collaborations, but it’s about time they come together to create something really sweet.
Crocs is well known for taking their collaborator’s most notable details and implementing them into their iconic clogs. In this collaboration, the footwear company has adopted the doughnut company’s iconic original glaze brown colour scheme that is then topped with a list of both strawberry and chocolate icing on the right and left shoes, respectively. These accents are further decorated with a dash of colourful sprinkles.
Being a Crocs creation, the footwear also features at least five iconic Jibbitz charms which include Krispy Kreme’s three doughnut range selections of original glazed, strawberry and chocolate iced with sprinkles affixed to various iconic hallmarks of the brand, such as the box. Speaking of the box, the clog is finished off with the notable green strap that is reminiscent of the brand’s iconic colours.
The Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clog is slated for a full release on 5th August with a retail price of US$80 (~RM337), available through Crocs’s official website.
Converse x Charli XCX Custom Chuck Taylors
With a recent Converse collaboration, Charli XCX is preserving brat Summer by giving her fans, or Charli’s Angels as she refers to them, complete creative control.
The unisex high-top, known as the Custom Chuck Taylor All Star Charli XCX By You, is a part of Converse’s “By You” customisation platform, which gives fans a three-day window to create their own pair that captures the charm and chaos of the Brat era.
This release focuses on personalisation rather than a static, pre-built design. Five carefully chosen base colours are available to fans: “Black,” “White,” “Brown Rice,” “Winter Sky,” and “Bridal Rose.” However, as with most Charli products, the details are what really stand out.
Each pair has trompe-l’œil distressing, which includes faded discolouration, printed rips, and laces that have been slightly washed out to give the impression that they have been worn on tour. It’s an emotionally charged, shabby, and definitely bratty vibe.
Heel license plates and detachable patches offer even more personalisation, paying homage to popular themes and lyrics such as “XCX,” “365,” “Angel,” and “Party Girl.” Outsole graphics provide the option of either Party Girl or brat prints, which are subtle accents that reward the knowledgeable.
The final touch of Charli’s signature colour scheme is provided by lime-green insoles, which are subtle but unmistakable, while a pair of lock-and-key heel charms engraved with the words “Brat” allude to her Pop 2 cult classic “Unlock It.”
As a result, the sneaker has a pop silhouette and a punk attitude, feeling as sophisticated and well-curated as Charli herself.
It is the perfect physical representation of Brat: awkward but purposeful, rough but romantic, and exposed yet completely in control.
The Converse x Charli XCX Custom Chuck Taylors are only available for three days, making this a must-have collectible for any die-hard fan of the famous singer-songwriter. These kicks will drop exclusively via the official Converse website on 5th August for US$100 (~RM421). So be sure to snag it the moment it goes live!
