Crocs is an American company from Colorado, one of the most well-known footwear manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 2002 by several friends who were sailing enthusiasts. They could not find shoes that would let them stay on deck comfortably and, if necessary, even jump into the water. That is how the idea came about to create reliable shoes themselves that would perform well both in water and on land. Like a crocodile! That is how Crocs appeared in America. They feature a special Croslite material that helps keep them from smelling and provides comfort for the foot.
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Why you should buy Crocs in the USA
In 2006, Crocs announced that it had filed a formal lawsuit against 11 companies that manufactured and sold products passing themselves off as Crocs (even with the signature logo). In 2007, hundreds of thousands of pairs of such shoes were found and destroyed in the Philippines, Denmark, and South Africa. Crocs is a very popular and well-known brand, so there are plenty of counterfeits, especially in Russian stores. If you suddenly see “cheap Crocs” or “discounted Crocs” in a boutique, you can almost guarantee that’s what it is. The only way to be sure to avoid a fake is to order Crocs from America. Large and reputable online stores here receive their products directly from the manufacturers.
The absence of counterfeits is not the only reason to buy Crocs from the USA. The second big advantage of local stores is the huge selection! Each of them offers hundreds, if not thousands, of models, in any colors you may be interested in and for any foot size. You will definitely find something to your liking.
The third and main reason to buy Crocs in America is, of course, the price. In Russia, for some reason, Crocs are considered fashionable and even “prestigious” shoes, and therefore the prices are соответствующие. For the most standard and simple model of Crocs, they ask 3700-4500 rubles (and that’s in online stores!). Meanwhile, in the USA these lightweight and comfortable shoes are sold at the prices they should have: $30-$45 (that is, 1950 – 2950 rubles). Almost twice as cheap! Moreover, every self-respecting store offers discounts on at least several dozen pairs. Which means some can be bought even cheaper, saving not 50%, but 60-70%, or even more.
The difference becomes especially serious when we take into account not the simplest pairs, but more expensive options. In Russia, 90% of them simply are not sold (again, back to the question of selection), and the remaining 10% that can still be found — some Crocs sneakers or Crocs boots, for example — show a markup not of two times, but of three or three and a half times. And in the USA, meanwhile, they cost the standard $45-$60 for Crocs, not straying far from their usual, quite budget-friendly price.
So, if you are planning to spend more than four to five thousand rubles on Crocs from Russia, think carefully and look around. You can very easily, without troubling yourself at all, order the same shoes, just from a different website, and get the same shoes for several thousand less. And if you are buying several pairs at once, or are buying other goods in the USA anyway, it will be even more выгодно. Then shipping to Russia will cost less, they will go “as an add-on.” But even buying one (and the cheapest!) pair of Crocs in America more than pays off in practice.
Where to buy Crocs in America
Crocs.com. The manufacturer's store, with good sales and a wide selection. Plus, all the new models are here. Free shipping within the US on purchases over $34.99. The downside is that ordering Crocs from America to Russia from here is very difficult. The store does not really like forwarding addresses and Russian bank cards, so it may not accept your money. The only way to get around the restriction is to use the "Full assistance" service.
6PM.com. A store with endless sales. Very loyal to buyers from Russia, never any problems. Crocs here often cost less than on the official website. Kids' ones, for example, can be bought for just $11-$15. We highly recommend buying here. The selection, however, is not that big (just a few hundred models).
Amazon.com. Crocs has its own page on Amazon, so it is quite convenient to find them quickly by choosing your category. There are good discounts (although nowhere near as many as at 6PM). Huge selection, loyalty to buyers from the CIS.
eBay.com. Order here if for some reason you do not like Amazon, or if you need a model that is already discontinued. Crocs from 2005 and 2006 are even sold on eBay, you just have to look. But trust only sellers with a high percentage of positive reviews.
Zappos.com. The main shoe store in the USA. The selection is bigger than at 6PM, but prices are generally higher (due to the relatively small number of discounts). Zappos is famous for having the best customer support in the world; here you will always come first, and, for example, returns are available here for a whole year. Still, the store is not very popular among Russian buyers, for whom price is important first and foremost.
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