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From niche trend to fashion staple: Why ‘ugly’ shoes are here to stay
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Mr Mervyn Lee with part of his ugly shoe collection.
ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE – These days, the hottest shoe is not a pair of Manolo Blahniks or Nikes, but a humble clog that costs a fraction of the price.
Once the poster child for “ugly” footwear, with its peculiar shape and rubbery, holey design, American footwear brand Crocs has staged a remarkable revival in recent years, converting sceptics into ardent admirers.
