Step Into the Game: Microsoft and Crocs Reveal Official Xbox Controller Clogs
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Microsoft has partnered with Crocs to launch officially licensed Xbox controller clogs, featuring classic buttons, analog sticks, and franchise-themed Jibbitz charms.
Gaming merchandise often leans into hoodies and collectible figurines, but Microsoft is taking a much bolder fashion risk with its latest partnership. According to a report by Victoria Phillips Kennedy on Eurogamer, the hardware giant has teamed up with footwear brand Crocs to release an officially licensed pair of clogs designed to look entirely like an Xbox controller. The footwear features the iconic green and black color palette, complete with textured representations of the ABXY buttons, the D-pad, and both analog sticks across the upper, alongside a glowing white Xbox button accent.
For those looking to customize their setup further, the collaboration also includes a dedicated five-pack of Jibbitz charms. These add-ons pull directly from Microsoft's heavier-hitting franchises, including Halo, Fallout, Doom, World of Warcraft, and Sea of Thieves. It is a logical continuation of the trend where gaming brands cross over into lifestyle apparel, following previous partnerships like Nintendo's Animal Crossing footwear line earlier this year.
Priced at $80 in the US and 80 pounds in the UK, these controller-themed clogs are currently taking sign-ups on a waiting list. While wearing a pair of analog sticks on your feet might not improve your K/D ratio in multiplayer lobbies, it certainly offers dedicated fans a loud way to rep their ecosystem of choice during couch co-op sessions or casual stream viewing.
Tags: Xbox, Microsoft, Crocs, Gaming Culture, Merchandise
Original article: Eurogamer