Back in 2007, when flip phones were snapping shut for the last time and MySpace Top 8s decided social hierarchies, T-Pain’s verse on the 2007 hit “Low” had everyone singing about “Apple Bottom Jeans” and those unforgettable “boots with the fur.”
Since then, the six-time Grammy winner has been flooded with tags and memes asking when the furry boots would be a real thing. After years of playing along and joking with fans online, Crocs jumped in to finally give “shawty” some boots worth looking at.
T-Pain announced the collab with the shoe company on Instagram, writing, “2008 called, we answered. Coming 10/23.” The post included a short video of him in a mock lab, goggles on, carefully inspecting a pair of furry boots.
The limited-edition Crocs x T-Pain Classic Unfurgettable Leopard Knee High Boot comes fully drop-it-low ready with a knee-high silhouette wrapped in vegan leopard-print faux fur, metallic accents and a platform sole. It’s Crocs’ tallest silhouette ever, measuring 35.4 inches from base to top, and includes customizable details like 17 Jibbitz charms, chains and clip-on embellishments. If nearly three feet of fur is a little too much for your tootsies, a classic clog and ankle boot version will be available as well.
The boots retail for $159.99 and will be available to purchase globally on Crocs.com and in-store only at the Crocs SoHo location in New York City. Fans can sign up now to be notified the moment the collection goes live.
@linniehaha Croc and tpain made the boots with the fur!!!! The come out October 23 and they are $160 bucks… Which ‘sugar daddy’ in my DMs is buying me these?!?!? Hahahahahaha
♬ Low (feat. T-Pain) – Flo Rida
Crocs has a long history of unexpected partnerships:
- Designer Balenciaga turned the foam clog into a $900 runway heel.
- KFC released a pair covered in fried-chicken print, complete with drumstick charms that smelled like the real thing.
- Bad Bunny’s glow-in-the-dark version sold out in minutes and led to fans signing a petition for Crocs to release more.
These kinds of collabs are not just for show. Crocs closed out 2024 with record sales topping $4.1 billion, a 4% jump from the year before. “Collaborations are a key part of our lineup – they allow us to reach new customers who might not otherwise consider our brand,” said Crocs CEO Andrew Rees.
The T-Pain collab drops October 23, also known as Crocs Day, as the centerpiece of Croctober – the brand’s annual fan celebration. The event features community-led content, in-store activations, surprise giveaways and a nonstop TikTok Shop livestream.
