The LEGO Crocs are (theoretically) out now, and an initial feet-on verdict from one writer suggests they’re probably not going to become your new daily footwear…
5010203 Brick Clog were due to launch February 16 (that’s today for those playing along at home) but are still listed as ‘Coming soon’ at LEGO.com around the world – even in Australia, where it’s technically already February 17 at the time of writing. But if you’re patiently waiting for the moment you can add the first LEGO Crocs to your basket, you might like to know what they’re like in-hand (or on-foot).
The Guardian’s Rich Pelley took the £149.99 shoes out for a day around London, from a ride on the underground to a stroll through a park, and his account of the experience doesn’t exactly scream ‘go out and buy these immediately’.
“I clamber precariously up the stairs on the bus, and hang on for dear life down the escalator to the tube,” said Rich, before describing his attempts to wear them to a spin class. “Can I pedal in them? Sort of. The extra weight feels like bonus kinetic energy on the down-pedals, but the up-pedal is pure suffering.” After being rebuffed from various London nightclubs (turns out LEGO Crocs aren’t part of the dress code), he resigned himself to a night in.
“Back at home in my trusty Adidas, I realise these aren’t shoes; they’re a performance art piece about the triumph of novelty over sense,” Rich said. “My feet survived – barely – but my ego needs a rebuild.”
Okay, fair’s fair, even if you were considering splashing the cash on these Crocs you probably weren’t planning on wearing them to the gym or on a night out. And to their credit, Rich does say they’re warmer than his usual slippers, so if you’re just looking for some new around-the-house footwear you can probably do worse. If you have any LEGO mugs or storage heads handy, you can even personalise your pair.
We’re not convincing ourselves here anymore than we’re probably convincing you to go out and buy 5010203 Brick Clog, and either way you can’t get your hands on them right now anyway because they’re still ‘Coming soon’. But keep an eye on Brick Fanatics and you can be sure we’ll let you know as soon as they’re in stock…
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