Where Are Crocs Made? Is It In China?

Crocs were invented by Lyndon Duke Hanson and George Boedecker Jr. in Quebec City,
Canada, but can you answer the question: where are crocs made? In fact, Crocs doesn’t
manufacture in Canada at all.

Crocs is a very recent brand since it was created this century (in 2002), but quickly became
very popular and sold millions of footwear. So does it mean Crocs manufactures every single
piece of footwear or outsources to independent manufacturers? And where do they
outsource all their production?

I have sold a lot of Crocs (and cheap imitations like Hotuna), but customers always wanted
Crocs if we had them since the materials are better, more resistant, and more comfortable.
So, where crocs are manufactured is essential for consumers.

To confirm, I have decided to review hundreds of product descriptions on the Crocs website
to check if the brand lists where the products are made. I also visited a couple of Crocs
stores and some stores that sell Crocs products, checking multiple items. So let’s find out
where Crocs are made.

Where Are Crocs Made?

Crocs footwear is manufactured in China, Vietnam, Italy, Bosnia, Mexico, and Indonesia.

The crocodile brand doesn’t list where crocs are manufactured on the product descriptions
of the shoes. However, if you click on the “FAQs” and “Country Of Manufacture,” they list
the countries where they make Crocs. Unfortunately, they don’t have Indonesia on the list,
and I have found Crocs “Made In Indonesia” in-store. This makes me not feel 100%
confident in trusting that list of countries.

Sometimes when you pay more for a brand than another that offers the same products,
where they are made can be the difference for some people. However, brands know that
buying a “Made In China” item doesn’t have the same impact as “Made In Italy” for many
consumers.

That’s why many brands don’t state on their website where the products are manufactured
since I have found so many Crocs “Made In China” and “Made In Vietnam” that I am not
surprised that Crocs doesn’t list the countries on the product description.
When you buy a product in-store or online, you can check where it was manufactured since
the US and EU legislation requires brands to indicate the country of origin. Unfortunately, it’s
not always the case since brands like Lacoste didn’t have many products with this
information (something that doesn’t seem right).

I could also not find any Crocs “Made In Italy” or “Made In Mexico,” and in 2018, Crocs
closed their own manufacturing facilities in both countries. So I am not sure if they stopped
manufacturing in Mexico and Italy or still outsource to independent factories there.

Are Crocs Made In China?

Yes, a big part of Crocs footwear is made in China.

First of all, let me say that you shouldn’t be afraid of products “Made In China” since brands
have strict quality controls to ensure the products are made according to their guidelines. If
a product doesn’t tick all the points on the quality checklist, the product is not sold to
consumers. For example, Superdry is an English label that manufactures a lot in China, and
its products are of excellent quality.

I have great products “Made In China” that are incredibly durable, and Crocs is the same. So
many customers came back to buy Crocs “Made In China” because the shoes were very
comfortable and the material was superb.

However, many brands (American ones or with headquarters there) like New Balance are
shifting the manufacturing of their products from China to other countries (especially
Vietnam) due to the US imposing import duties on imports from China. Crocs are one of
those brands manufacturing a lot less in China and a lot more in Vietnam.

Are Crocs Made In Vietnam?

Yes, Crocs footwear is made in Vietnam, being one of the most important manufacturing
sites.

Due to the tension between the US and China, many brands are choosing Vietnam to
manufacture their products. However, that’s not the only reason, since Natixis SA
considered Vietnam the number one of seven emerging Asian economies as manufacturing
options for China.
Vietnam also has cheaper materials, rents, and labor, reducing the costs of brands like Crocs
and improving its profits. Adidas and Reebok are doing the same thing.

I’m not surprised that Crocs has closed its own factories and outsourced to other countries
and independent manufacturers since that can increase the manufacturing capacity of the
brand.

Are Crocs Made In The USA?

As far as I know, Crocs don’t manufacture any of its footwear in the USA. It’s a general
question since the company’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado.

Who Are Crocs Made For?

Crocs were initially developed as boating shoes but quickly became a success between
doctors, nurses, kitchen workers, or even the house or garden. As you can see, you can
wear original Crocs on multiple occasions.

Where Are Real Crocs Made?

Authentic Crocs can be made in China, Vietnam, Italy, Bosnia, Mexico, and Indonesia.
Always ensure you buy your Crocs in-store, on the company’s website, or from authorized
retailers.

How Can You Tell If Crocs Are Fake?

A few things you can notice in fake crocs: they have a sticker placed on a button and not
the shiny logo on their surface. Your crocs should also have several labels providing
information about the shoes, like the size, model name, materials, etc.

Conclusion About Where Are Crocs Made

In conclusion, when it comes to answering the question “where are crocs made?” you can
be sure that more than 60% are manufactured in China and Vietnam, with the last one
growing and becoming the number one manufacturing site for the crocodile brand.

You can also find Crocs manufactured in Indonesia, Bosnia, Italy, or Mexico. Wearing crocs
can make your life easier in specific jobs and give you the breathability your feet need. The
fact that they are made of Croslite can be an excellent option if you are also looking for
some shock absorption footwear.
Seven Differences Between the Original Crocs Footwear and the Fakes

The Crocs footwear has many analogs, but no alternatives, according to those who have
tried to wear both Crocs and similar footwear. Why? The answer is simple – Crocs are made
of a unique material called Croslite.

How Exactly do you Distinguish the Original Crocs From Their Imitations?

Not counting the difference in price (the original Crocs are usually much more expensive),
there can be found seven main differences between the real Crocs and the fakes.

Where are the Original Crocs Produced?

Originally the Crocs footwear was produced in Canada. However, thanks to their popularity
and high demand, the company eventually created a network of factories, so nowadays the
Crocs are produced in six different countries: Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Bosnia, Vietnam, and
China. Each pair’s country of origin is mentioned on the sole as well as on the label.

Therefore, the original Crocs can be produced in any of the six aforementioned countries. So
you shouldn’t be afraid of the “Made in China” labels since China is one of these six. As
many people noticed, the Chinese and Vietnamese Crocs, in fact, have better quality than
the Mexican ones.

There are 7 main signs of the original Crocs footwear:

The original Crocs always have a shiny and accurate-looking logo button on their surface.
The fakes usually have a sticker placed on a button.blue shoe

The original Crocs are supplied and sold together with a branded hanger featuring the
company logo.feature of the company

The real Crocs always have several labels containing all the necessary information about
their size, material, model name, etc.a few brand labels

The original shoes’ sole feature another Crocs logo in the middle of it, alongside with the
information concerning their size, manufacturer and the web link leading to the official site
of the trademark (www.crocs.com).
Opposite to the site’s address, the words “boulder, colorado” always with a comma and
never with a full stop) should be present on the sole.lettering with comma

The real Crocs are sold inside not a cardboard package, but a branded bag – either a
transparent plastic one or a white paper one.company package

The last but not the least, the material. Thanks to Croslite, the feet wearing Crocs never
perspire or chafe. The Crocs eventually take the shape of your feet, so you’ll forget that you
are wearing any shoes at all.