I’m
a firm believer that everyone should have some sort of signature style, and for
me, Crocs are the go-to. I know what you’re thinking, Crocs haven’t been “in” since
2008 and, if we’re being honest, they never really were considered fashion
forward. What began as shoes for in between games on long tournament days
quickly became my everyday shoe of choice.
Throughout
high school, Crocs were a staple in my wardrobe and, quite frankly, I never
really cared what anyone thought of what I wore on my feet. Like most teenage
girls, I wanted nothing more than to fit in during my high school years and fly
under the radar. I went to class, played softball, spent time with my friends,
and I tended to keep my head down. The idea of standing out never appealed to
me, except when it came to my Crocs.
While
I kept my head down in the halls, I saw an abundance of white high-top
Converse, black and white checkered Vans, the iconic Nike swoosh, and the
occasional pair of Birkenstocks. Then there was me, with my bright yellow Crocs,
sporting a variety of Disney jibbitz. Or, if I was feeling bold, you could find
me in my rainbow tie-dyed ones that I’ve yet to see anyone else wear. I went
through high school blending in, that is, until you looked down at my feet.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely not naïve enough to think that Crocs are for everybody because, in reality, very few people can rock them like I can. What I do think is that nobody should be afraid to be who they are because of what others might think. So, if I can offer one piece of advice, figure out what makes you who you are. Find “your Crocs” and don’t be afraid to show it off.