In the trailer for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film Barbie, Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon) is talking to the titular Barbie (Margot Robbie). Weird Barbie holds up a pretty pink pump in one hand and a flat Birkenstock sandal in the other. “You can go back to your regular life,” she says while raising up the heel, “or you can know the truth about the universe,” gesturing to the humble comfort sandal. “The first one—the high heel,” Robbie says without question.
Duh. Barbie is a heels gal. It’s why she has permanently arched feet and why shoe maestro Manolo Blahnik has been making custom stilettos for Robbie throughout her press tour. But how would Barbie feel about Crocs? Apparently, she’s giving the ugly-chic shoes her stamp of approval: Today, the rubber shoe brand releases an official Barbie collection in collaboration with Mattel. And it’s all inspired by the stylish doll—including loads of pink, her signature colourway.
The Crocs x Barbie collection includes five styles. The Mega Crush Club ($85) features a glittered midsole and exaggerated platform, a nod to Barbie’s love of heel height. Sure, it may not be a stiletto, but perhaps Barbie could wear it to garden in comfort and style. There’s also the Crush Clog ($75), Classic Clog ($60), Kids’ Cutie Clog ($60), and Cozzzy Sandal ($65)—the latter of which looks pretty similar to the Birkenstocks she’s so offended by in the trailer. But in light pink with dark pink shearling lining? Maybe she’d change her tune and rock them at home.
In defense of Crocs, they have been having a high-fashion moment as of late, featuring on the Balenciaga runway and on stars like Rosalía and Justin Bieber. Perhaps this plays a part in Barbie lending her image to them. Plus the collaboration even includes a special Jibbitz charm pack in honour of the stylish doll, so you can add a Barbie car, disco ball, or roller-skate charm to any of these styles. Customizing it and making it just that much more plastic fantastic? That’s definitely Barbie approved.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
