Are crocs waterproof? There are many reasons while people like and buy crocs shoes. Crocs come in different designs and model. All of them have one thing in common, that is, they are comfortable. Apart from being comfortable, crocs are breathable, lightweight and easy to clean. But are crocs waterproof or water resistant? Can crocs get wet?

This article will be focusing on answering key questions you need to know about crocs and their water resistant properties. To help use have good understanding of whether crocs are waterproof or not, let us get to know the materials that are used in the production of crocs. The type of material used in the production will determine its property.

Are crocs waterproof?

As I said earlier, to help us know if crocs are water resistant or waterproof and also can get wet, we should start our journey from the materials that are used in the manufacturing of crocs so we know how they react with water. With that knowledge, we ca now deduce what will happen to crocs when it meets with water.

But to answer you shortly, crocs are waterproof and water resistant technically. Why do I say technically, let us go further, that will be answered also

What are crocs made of?

According to crocs.com, All Crocs™ shoes are uniquely designed and manufactured using the company’s proprietary closed-cell resin, Croslite™, a technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs wearers know and love.

Croslite is primarily composed of polyethylene vinyl acetate, or PEVA. This material, sometimes just called EVA, belongs to a class of compounds called polymers — large molecules that are made of smaller, repeating molecules joined together. Its chemical components come from fossil fuels.

“Crocs are definitely plastic. There’s no doubt about it,” says Michael Hickner, a materials scientist at Penn State University who specializes in polymers.

This Croslite is a polymer resin, and as we know, polymers are used in most finishing work because of their water resistant property. As a polymer material, Croslite will have waterproof property.

Are crocs water Resistant?

Crocs are both waterproof and water resistant. Initially I said technically, what I mean is that crocs can get wet but they don’t absorb water. When a product do not absorb water, then they are water resistant.

Since crocs cannot absorb water, then you can rightly say they are water resistant.

Can crocs get wet?

Though we have established that crocs do not absorb water an as such are waterproof but they still get wet. The property of plastics or polymers which make them waterproof did not prevent them from getting wet in the surface. the same goes to crocs, when they get in contact with water, the surfaces will get wet. Yes crocs do get wet when you dip them into the water.

Are crocs literide clogs waterproof?

The croslite material enables crocs excess water to escape and avoid damaging your foot. Crocs’literide clog is a waterproof shoe for the beach.

The regular crocs, that is the crocs classics are totally waterproof but that is not the same with the literide. The crocs Literide are partially waterproof. I said partially because it is not all the parts are made from the polymer resin(Croslite) and as such those parts which are not Croslite do absorb water. So the sole and insole of Literide Pacer are water resistant but the foot top are not.

The crocs Literide 360 on the other hand is waterproof. The literide 360 are  Waterproof and Quick-drying.
360 Degrees of super comfortable LiteRide foam footbeds.

Are fuzzy and lined crocs waterproof?

The crosite part of the crocs will be water resistant and waterproof but the lined material will get wet. The lined crocs are not waterproof because the lined materials which are always there to provide warmth are not plastics and as such will absorb water.

Can You Use Crocs as Water Shoes?

Crocs can be used as water shoes. However, Crocs may not be as stable, secure, or tight enough for fast-moving bodies of water and longer water crossings.

Water shoes are waterproofed footwear commonly in a woven mesh that fits snug to the foot. These are made to be worn in the water, whether in the river, ocean, or in the pool. The way water shoes work is that they filter out the water while staying closely to the foot.

The crocs literide pacer can be used as a water shoe. The literide pacer are actually made to be mesh like water shoes and this makes them one. A carefull look at the Swiftwater mesh sandals and the crocc literide pacer will make you agree that it can be used as water shoe.

As you can see, these shoes look very much alike and would work equally as well in water. The Crocs literide clog is a Croc, but not the classic Croc sandal with the Dutch style toe box covering.  So technically, with this shoe, you could wear a Croc as a water shoe. Just not your classic Croc sandal.

Can you wear crocs to the Beach?

When you visit any of the beach, you will notice that majority of people on the beach are wearing crocs. This is because crocs are easy to wear, lightweight and waterproof. Since crocs are water resistant and dry vey fast, it is easy to used in the beach. One thing that seems to be a drawback to wearing crocs to pool, beach or river is that it might slip off your feet. But this should not make you loose fun, you can adjust it to fit tight on your feet or you get the crocs literide clog for rivers and pools.

FAQ’s

Can Light-Up Crocs Get Wet?

Yes, light-up crocs can get wet and are not waterproof. The crocs itself can be able to resist water but the light will not do the same. In other not to damage the lights and the batteries, you should not submerge your light-up crocs in water of any source.