It’s Time to Duel: Crocs and 'Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Step Into the Arena

Name:Crocs x ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Classic Clog, Classic Echo Clog
MSRP: ¥11,550 - ¥14,850 JPY (approx. $73 - $93 USD)
Release Date: September 1
Where to Buy: Crocs Japan, atmos

Crocs is gearing up for a Yu-Gi-Oh! collaboration, bringing the iconic anime and TCG franchise into the footwear brand's most recognizable silhouettes. The collab spans four distinct styles, two inspired by the OG series' key character, while the other two draw aesthetic cues from two iconic Duel Monsters cards.

Leading the range is the Classic Clog Yugi Yami, which channels the King of Games with bold graphic treatments, Millennium Puzzle motifs and thematic colors honoring the protagonist. For fans of his fierce rival, the collection also features the Classic Clog Seto Kaiba, which will release as an atmos-exclusive. This crisp, Kaiba Corporation-inspired iteration utilizes a striking blue and white color palette that pays direct homage to the wealthy duelist's signature aesthetic.

Expanding beyond the traditional silhouette, the collaboration utilizes the futuristic, highly sculpted Echo Clog model to represent the franchise's most famous duel monsters. The Classic Echo Clog Dark Magician captures the essence of Yugi's most trusted spellcaster, draping the ribbed exoskeleton in a deep, mystic purple and black finish accented by thematic monster Jibbitz. Countering the magical motif is the Echo Clog Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which sports a sleek, metallic-leaning white and ice-blue colorway that perfectly mirrors the destructive power of Kaiba's ultimate beast.

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