The office is a pretty dreary place, isn't it? The monotonous hum of dust-filled computers, the wet chamming noise of the temp's chewing gum, the dull glare of PC monitors, the cheap carpets, the unimaginative furniture, the unimaginative people…
It's all a potent recipe for a steaming bowl of mind-numbing boredom. Luckily, there are other things on the menu - you don't have to submit to the monotony! Yes, you can be a little splash of colour in a world of drabness. Whether you love your office job or hate it, there's no reason why you can't inject a little life into your day. How? With Crocs of course!
And it doesn't even matter what your job is. Your Crocs won't judge you; whether you're the director or the trolley-dolly, you can go about your 9-5 in comfort. So which Crocs styles and which colours are best suited to the office? We'll get to that it in a minute. Before we do, let's talk a bit about why Crocs are the best shoes for your workplace.
A Croc in the Office
The number one reason why Crocs are so at home in the office is because they're exceptionally comfortable. It almost goes without saying to be honest, because the comfort of Crocs shoes is legendary. If you've been moaning to your boss for the last two years that you need a new chair, because your current one is about as comfortable as sitting on a bag of spanners, at least you can do something about your footwear, with a nice comfy pair of Crocs providing light relief throughout your working day. You simply melt away when you wear Crocs - even after you've had a long commute, been forced to stand on the train throughout, before trudging to work in the rain, Crocs can make it all better. You know what they say; comfy feet, comfy err mind. Or something like that.
They get their mind-bending comfort from the PCCR foamy material stuff from which they're made. PCCR stands for Patented Closed-Cell Resin; it's a plastic resin which is poured into a mould and then heat treated, making it firm yet spongy. Its softness means that it absorbs your weight and disperses it, offering support for your feet and ankles. The foam moulds to the shape of your feet, which takes the pressure off the muscles in your legs and allows you to feel fresher all day long.
Creativity & Individuality
But their comfort isn't the only reason why Crocs are so perfect in your office. Their individuality is also a key feature of their appeal; Crocs shoes are the only footwear that make a real statement about you. They're the most expressive shoes you can get, and in the office environment, where personal tastes and style are traditionally suppressed, it can be fun to subvert the conventional work shoe with a funky, chunky pair of Crocs. They express a spirit of fun and joi de vivre in a way no other item of clothing really can.
So back to the earlier question; which Crocs styles and colours are best suited to the office? To answer that, let's consider men's and women's Crocs styles separately.
Women's Office Crocs
Right, ladies first. Your choice of work Crocs kind of depends on your office's dress code. If you work in an office which demands a degree of smartness, you might be a little hesitant to buy some lime green and orange clogs. But fear not. There is a smarter Crocs style for you, and it's the Sassari. The Crocs Sassari is an elegant wedge-heeled shoe with refined, sweeping curves and soothing nubs around the inside. In simple black and white, the Sassari shoes perfectly complement trouser suits and skirt suits alike. They have the smartness to camouflage themselves against the background of the boardroom, but they retain the unparalleled comfort of the more traditional Crocs models.
If the dress code in your office is a little more relaxed, and you feel a little bit freer to really express yourself, then try one of our clog styles. The most popular Crocs clogs style is the Crocs Cayman; it was one of Crocs first designs and it remains our biggest seller. These shoes look awesome, and with dozens of colour schemes to choose from you can rest assured that you'll find the shoes for you - and you can be confident that you'll be the only one in the office wearing that colour.
In the summer months, when the office becomes hot and sticky (and the air conditioning is on the blink again), you might prefer a sandal instead of a shoe. We offer loads of styles, from the Crocs Capri to the Crete, and from the Ithaca to the Athens. They're comfortable and they're totally hygienic - that Closed-Cell Resin stuff prevents bacteria and fungi from getting in which keeps them feeling clean and smelling like new. If you ever need to clean them, you can just chuck them in with your washing, or wipe them off with a damp cloth. In the colder winter months, grab yourself some warm and snug Crocs Nadia boots.
Men's Office Crocs
Men are just as well catered for in the office as women are when it comes to Crocs. Even George Bush wore Crocs in the office, with a suit, proving just how effective they are when you're under pressure. As with the women's shoes, we recommend the Crocs Caymans for office wear. If you're concerned that they're too 'loud' for your office, then try a pair in black. They're virtually indistinguishable from any other shoe under a suit. Just try to wear dark socks. Similarly, the Crocs Islander deck shoe and the All Terrain Footwear both look refined and 'officey' in dark browns and blacks.
If you don't work in a shirt-and-tie type office, then you should really feel free to wear lively Crocs. This applies to both men and women; if you can, you should grab yourself the loudest, most bright and vibrant Crocs you can and introduce a little life into a fusty office. And if your office is already bright and lively, as ours here at Jellyegg is, then a colourful, mad pair of Crocs will be right at home!