National Croc Day is a holiday observed annually on June 23rd. This holiday is dedicated to the foam clogs that were unveiled in 2001 and have since become a global shoe phenomenon. This day should not be confused with World Crocodile Day, which is observed on June 17th every year.

No, this day is for wearing your most colorful Crocs, buying a new pair of brightly colored Crocs, or sharing your love of this shoe with friends and family members. And, of course, it’s a day to learn more about the history of Crocs, some of which we’ll cover below.

The History of National Croc Day

Lyndon Hanson and George Boedecker Jr. acquired the design of these foam clogs from Foam Creations Incorporated, and they founded the company Crocs. Their shoe was originally developed as a boating shoe, and the first model was unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida in 2001. At that event, they sold over 200 pairs of Crocs that they produced. As of 2021, the company has since had a revenue of over $2.3 billion and counting.

Some Amazing Facts About Crocs

Now that we’re knee-deep in the subject of Crocs, we think it’s time to discuss some of the facts that we’ve learned about this holiday. We’ve listed all of the facts that we’ve learned during this holiday and placed them into the following list. May they prove to be as entertaining as they are informative.

• Crocs are inspired by Dutch clogs and were originally designed as boating shoes.
• Crocs were originally made from a foam known as Croslite.
• In 2018, Croslite was innovated, and LiteRide is now used for these shoes.
• Crocs are named after crocodiles because these creatures can work both on land and in the water.

Observing National Croc Day

Anyone wishing to observe this holiday should find it easy to do so. All they need to do is make sure they are wearing their Crocs. They can also buy new Crocs for themselves or their loved ones. And, of course, they can use the hashtag #NationalCrocDay to spread the word about it online.