Kiko Kostadinov Joins Forces with Crocs for a New Work Shoe Silhouette

Kiko Kostadinov, the Bulgarian designer based in London, has been a major factor in the Asics revival, bringing his avant-garde design style to the Japanese sportswear brand with an ongoing partnership that’s evolved into the Novalis sublabel. Now, Kostadinov is spreading his wings inside the footwear industry, teaming up with Crocs for an all-new work shoe silhouette.

The Kiko Crocs collab doesn’t have a name just yet, but the shoe debuted in Paris at Fashion Week in a series of clean leather colorways, standing apart from past Crocs releases. Featuring textured leather across the upper with a moccasin-style toe and a sporty, mesh wrap around the ankle collar, the shoe features a split sole and a toggle lacing system.

Seen on the runway at Kostadinov’s Paris Fashion Week show, the Kiko Crocs debuted in three leather colorways, triple black, brown, and olive green. Designed as a Crocs take on a classic work shoe, the simple design takes inspiration from Kostadinov’s love for architecture and his childhood in Bulgaria.

The Kiko Kostadinov x Crocs collaboration will be released sometime in 2026 through Crocs and select retailers in-store and online, but as of now, details are still hazy on an exact timeframe and retail price. For all the latest Crocs collab news, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.

Zach Harris

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