Croc is the new neutral
Croc-embossed texture makes even the simplest shoe look expensive. This season it's showing up everywhere: on knee-high boots, booties and pumps, in colors from olive and emerald to chocolate and silver.
Here are the croc print trends we're loving right now, and the new Azalea Wang styles to wear them in.
The croc print trends to know
- Jewel-tone croc. Olive, emerald and green croc make a knee-high boot the star of the outfit.
- Chocolate croc. Glossy brown croc is the richest way to wear the season's favorite neutral.
- Metallic and black croc. Silver shine and distressed black give croc an edgier finish.
Shop the trends
Jewel-tone croc
MADEYE Olive Croc Pointed-Toe Stiletto Boot ($99)
MADEYE is runway drama, made easy. Olive green croc-embossed synthetic leather is cut into a knee-high boot with a sharp pointed toe and a sleek stiletto heel. It has a 14.6-inch shaft and a 15.4-inch calf.
ARIELLE Emerald Slim Block Stiletto Boot ($109)
ARIELLE is main-character energy. A glossy emerald alligator texture covers this knee-high boot, with a pointed toe, a black contrast ankle strap with a silver buckle and a sculpted cone heel. It has a 15-inch shaft and a 15.4-inch calf.
MINUET Green Croc Peep Toe Stiletto Bootie ($99)
MINUET is gold-plated audacity. Green croc meets a square toe with an open-toe cutout, an oversized gold Western-style ankle buckle and a filigree-engraved, gold-plated 3.74-inch stiletto. It zips on.
Chocolate croc
THALORA Brown Croc Faux Fur Cuff Stiletto Bootie ($119)
THALORA is après-ski glamour. Glossy chocolate brown croc gets double buckle straps and a plush tan faux fur cuff, on a 5.6-inch stiletto with a 2.1-inch platform and an almond toe.
MONTSERRAT Brown Croc Embossed Stiletto Mule Pump ($69)
MONTSERRAT is exotic sophistication. Glossy brown croc-embossed texture meets a zebra-print pointed toe on this slip-on mule, with a 4.1-inch heel.
Metallic and black croc
HAYEK Silver Croc Stiletto Bootie ($89)
HAYEK is dangerously sleek. A glossy silver croc texture covers a pointed-toe ankle bootie on a walkable 2.16-inch stiletto. Also in black croc ($89).
BRINA Black Knee-High Platform Combat Boot ($129)
BRINA is croc with an edge. Distressed black croc-embossed material is cut into a knee-high combat boot with dual grommet buckle straps, a round toe, a 2.3-inch lug sole and a 16.3-inch shaft.
Quick outfit ideas
- Weekend: BRINA with a slouchy sweater and a denim mini.
- Office: MADEYE under a midi skirt and an oversized blazer.
- Night out: ARIELLE with a black mini dress.
- Après-ski: THALORA with faux leather pants and a chunky knit.
- Dinner date: MONTSERRAT with straight-leg jeans and a silky camisole.
Croc print FAQ
What's the difference between croc and snake print? Croc has larger, blocky, raised scales. Snake has smaller, finer scales in a tighter pattern.
What colors go with green croc boots? Black, cream, camel and denim all work. Let the boots be the only bold color in the outfit.
Are croc boots in style? Yes. Croc-embossed knee-highs and booties are one of this season's biggest shoe trends.
Can you wear croc with other prints? Yes, if you keep it to one other print. MONTSERRAT already pairs croc with zebra, so wear it with solids.
See you later, basics
One pair of croc boots does more for your wardrobe than a closet full of plain ones. Shop all Azalea Wang new arrivals, or see our Shed the Basics guide for snake print too.