2021’s Squid Game remains one of the biggest successes in Netflix’s history, dominating audience attention and spawning a true franchise for the company (see the spin-off reality show that premiered the following year.) The sensation is set to return to the small screen at the very tail end of the year, and as the promotional effort ramps up, Crocs is entering the competition.
The pine green jumpsuits that each contestant sports throughout the show are the guiding light for this design, unadulterated on the bulk of the design but sporting bloody accents on the strap and midsole. There, the shoe works in some true “if you know you know” details, including references to lasting side characters (players 067 and 001) and stick figure silhouettes that reference the displayed instructions throughout the series.
As with all Crocs collabs, a set of Jibbitz closes out this edition. The menacing digital visage of the games’ overseers, the dalgana cookie challenge and the doll from the Red Light, Green Light game all appear as charms.
While concrete release info for the Squid Game Crocs collection hasn’t yet been announced, expect this pair to come about this Holiday season, likely in close proximity to the second season’s December 26th premiere. Be ready for the typical $70 price point upon arrival.