82-623: Crocs, Inc. is an American footwear company based in Broomfield, Colorado , that manufactures and markets the Crocs brand of foam footwear. Crocs, Inc. term these "clogs", but they do not contain any wood like traditional clogs . Scott Seamans, Lyndon "Duke" Hanson, and George Boedecker Jr founded Crocs in 2002 to make and distribute the sandals, as they saw its potential and ease of use for consumers. The trio acquired Andrew Reddyhoff's design from Foam Creations, Inc. of Quebec City , which became
164-516: A consolidated city-county . The city council acts simultaneously as the board of county commissioners, and the police chief is simultaneously the county sheriff. The Broomfield Police Department performs all of the duties that would normally be performed by a county sheriff's office, including operating the county jail (detention center), providing security and bailiff services for the Broomfield Municipal, County, and District Courts and
246-467: A narrow-gauge line from Golden in 1873, the Denver, Utah and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1881, and the Denver, Marshall and Boulder Railway built a line through what is now Broomfield in 1886. The Denver, Utah and Pacific was widened to standard gauge in 1889. One of the early names for the area was Zang's Spur, after the railroad spur serving Adolph Zang's grain fields. The municipality of Broomfield
328-584: A shortgrass prairie ( 17 ) vegetation form. Broomfield is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area . The 2020 census estimated there were 74,112 people living in Broomfield. The population density was 2,248 people per square mile (868 people/km ), making it the second most densely populated county in Colorado behind Denver. The racial makeup of the city
410-417: A sister city , as designated by Sister Cities International : Leather Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning , or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle , sheep , goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators. Leather can be used to make
492-462: A "global commercial center" with 50 to 75 employees in Boston, Massachusetts , in 2014, for merchandising, marketing and retail functions. On October 18, 2011, Crocs stock suffered a single-day drop of about 39.4% on lowered earnings and revenues forecast. In June 2013, Crocs reported a 42.5% decrease in net profits from a year before. As a result, the stock fell 20.2% in one day. In December 2013,
574-468: A 1-to-1 school for all grade levels; Broomfield Academy, with an academic preschool, an elementary school, and a middle school; Holy Family, a Catholic high school; and Nativity of Our Lord Parish, a Catholic elementary school. Broomfield also contains two K–12 charter schools — Prospect Ridge Academy and Front Range Academy, which has two Broomfield campuses. Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Broomfield (or both) include: Broomfield has
656-657: A 10 cm Croc platform shoe in 2017. Crocs saw a massive surge in popularity in 2020, caused by the rise of casual fashion during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and its worldwide lockdowns . By 2022, they were the best-selling item of clothing on Amazon. Industry experts believed that much of the trend was also driven by Gen Z 's desire for "comfort and unconventional style". Celebrities such as Justin Bieber , Bad Bunny , Ariana Grande , Post Malone , Nicki Minaj , Questlove , and Kanye West all sported Crocs during
738-546: A Croc-styled pair of golf shoes, the Ace . After the acquisition of HeyDude for $ 2.5bn in 2022, the shoe maker expanded into shoes other than their patent clogs, and they even started manufacturing apparel. Crocs was the title sponsor of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Tour from 2006 through the 2009 season. Crocs were in the public eye in 2021 with celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber modeling
820-433: A Dumbass" has been mentioned in the media. In the mid-2010s, public perception of Crocs began to shift. In 2015, Prince George was photographed at a charity event wearing navy blue Crocs. After one week, this created a 1,500% increase of sales according to a spokesperson for Amazon.com . Fashion designer Christopher Kane had his models wear Crocs during his show at the 2016 London Fashion Week , and Balenciaga released
902-420: A drying and softening operation, and may include splitting, shaving, dyeing , whitening or other methods. For some leathers, tanners apply a surface coating, called "finishing". Finishing operations can include oiling, brushing, buffing, coating, polishing, embossing, glazing , or tumbling , among others. Leather can be oiled to improve its water resistance. This currying process after tanning supplements
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#1732783438921984-442: A female householder with no spouse/partner present. 22.5% of households had one or more people under 18 years, and 25.6% of households had one or more people 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.28 people, and the average family size was 2.90 people. In 2023, age distribution figures showed 20.2% of residents under the age of 18 and 16.5% age 65 years or older. The median age was 37.9 years and females made up 49.1% of
1066-432: A flexible form that does not become putrid when rewetted. Many tanning methods and materials exist. The typical process sees tanners load the hides into a drum and immerse them in a tank that contains the tanning "liquor". The hides soak while the drum slowly rotates about its axis, and the tanning liquor slowly penetrates through the full thickness of the hide. Once the process achieves even penetration, workers slowly raise
1148-642: A properly managed facility. A review of the total pollution load decrease achievable according to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization posts precise data on the abatement achievable through industrially proven low-waste advanced methods, while noting, "even though the chrome pollution load can be decreased by 94% on introducing advanced technologies, the minimum residual load 0.15 kg/t raw hide can still cause difficulties when using landfills and composting sludge from wastewater treatment on account of
1230-445: A reporter satirically following up on that year's lewd conduct arrest of Senator Larry Craig , with Corddry stating that a person wearing Crocs is signaling that "anything goes". The 2006 film Idiocracy heavily features the footwear as the costume department had a limited budget and Crocs were an inexpensive option. During the 2004 production of the film the team thought that the inexpensive plastic shoes both looked like they could be
1312-430: A variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades. Leather making has been practiced for more than 7,000 years and the leading producers of leather today are China and India. Critics of tanneries claim that they engage in unsustainable practices that pose health hazards to the people and the environment near them. The leather manufacturing process
1394-427: A variety of styles and colors. The Classic styles are available in more than 30 colors. A "Fuzz Collection" with woolly liners extends the brand's range to winter wear. Crocs also sells other fashion accessories. Jibbitz are decorations that can be clipped to the ventilation holes in the shoes. In 2008, the company entered the golf shoe marketplace by acquiring the golf shoe manufacturer Bite Footwear and introducing
1476-628: A wet cloth or soaking the leather in water. Various treatments are available such as conditioners . Saddle soap is used for cleaning, conditioning, and softening leather. Leather shoes are widely conditioned with shoe polish . Due to its high resistance to abrasion and wind, leather found a use in rugged occupations. The enduring image of a cowboy in leather chaps gave way to the leather-jacketed and leather-helmeted aviator . When motorcycles were invented, some riders took to wearing heavy leather jackets to protect from road rash and wind blast; some also wear chaps or full leather pants to protect
1558-608: Is 5,348 feet (1,630 m). At the 2020 United States Census , Broomfield had a total area of 21,471 acres (86.890 km ), including 371 acres (1.503 km ) of water. It is the smallest county by area in Colorado, and the 5th smallest in the United States. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport , formerly known as the Jefferson County (Jeffco) Airport, is located in Broomfield. According to
1640-419: Is a large shopping and entertainment center, anchored by Dick's Sporting Goods , Macy's , and Forever 21 . Crocs , Vail Resorts , MWH Global , Flatiron Construction , Webroot , Noodles & Company , WhiteWave Foods and Mrs. Fields are headquartered in Broomfield. According to Broomfield's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The Broomfield Enterprise
1722-416: Is a process that stabilizes the proteins , particularly collagen , of the raw hide to increase the thermal, chemical and microbiological stability of the hides and skins, making it suitable for a wide variety of end applications. The principal difference between raw and tanned hides is that raw hides dry out to form a hard, inflexible material that, when rewetted, will putrefy , while tanned material dries to
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#17327834389211804-534: Is also used for falconry jesses, soccer footwear, (e.g. Adidas Copa Mundial ) and boxing speed bags. Although originally raised for their feathers in the 19th century, ostriches are now more popular for both meat and leather. Ostrich leather has a characteristic "goose bump" look because of the large follicles where the feathers grew. Different processes produce different finishes for many applications, including upholstery, footwear, automotive products, accessories, and clothing. In Thailand , stingray leather
1886-411: Is called bating. Lipases are used in the degreasing operation to hydrolyze fat particles embedded in the skin. Amylases are used to soften skin, to bring out the grain, and to impart strength and flexibility to the skin. These enzymes are rarely used. The natural fibers of leather break down with the passage of time. Acidic leathers are particularly vulnerable to red rot , which causes powdering of
1968-405: Is divided into three fundamental subprocesses: preparatory stages, tanning, and crusting. A further subprocess, finishing, can be added into the leather process sequence, but not all leathers receive finishing. The preparatory stages are when the hide is prepared for tanning. Preparatory stages may include soaking, hair removal, liming , deliming , bating , bleaching , and pickling . Tanning
2050-517: Is now united within one county, it is still separated among 6 school districts: Of Colorado's 10 largest school districts, 4 ( Jefferson County , Adams 12 Five Star , St. Vrain Valley , and Boulder Valley ) have sections in Broomfield. Broomfield features two large public high schools ( Broomfield High School and Legacy High School ), two public middle schools, and eight public elementary schools. There are four private schools: Brightmont Academy,
2132-452: Is one of the most exploited reptile species in the world in the leather trade. However, it is not endangered and while monitored, trade is legal in most South American countries. Kangaroo leather is used to make items that must be strong and flexible. It is the material most commonly used in bullwhips . Some motorcyclists favor kangaroo leather for motorcycle leathers because of its light weight and abrasion resistance. Kangaroo leather
2214-549: Is the local newspaper. KBDI-TV , the secondary PBS member station for the Denver area, is licensed to Broomfield. Broomfield's recreational opportunities include the Paul Derda Recreation Center and pool, athletic fields, courts and rinks and open space and trails. Broomfield has an extensive trail system that connects the various lakes and parks. A scenic trail connects the Stearns Lake and
2296-545: Is used in wallets and belts. Stingray leather is tough and durable. The leather is often dyed black and covered with tiny round bumps in the natural pattern of the back ridge of an animal. These bumps are then usually dyed white to highlight the decoration. Stingray rawhide is also used as grips on Chinese swords, Scottish basket hilted swords, and Japanese katanas . Stingray leather is also used for high abrasion areas in motorcycle racing leathers (especially in gloves, where its high abrasion resistance helps prevent wear through in
2378-607: The Constitution of the State of Colorado . Broomfield's population was 74,112 at the 2020 United States Census , making it the 15th most populous municipality and the 12th most populous county in Colorado. Broomfield is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range urban corridor . Several railroads figure in the development of this area. The Colorado Central Railroad built
2460-482: The Josh's Pond memorial on the west side of town. Broomfield also has a 9/11 memorial containing a piece of a steel beam from one of the towers. Broomfield also has a skate park with many different features such as bowls, a large half-pipe and several "street" obstacles. The Broomfield Community Center (renovated in 2020) offers a wide variety of fitness classes, senior activities, and hosts swim meets and kids' camps for
2542-589: The Köppen climate classification system, Broomfield has a cold semi-arid climate ( BSk ). According to the United States Department of Agriculture , it is in plant hardiness zone 6a with an average annual extreme minimum temperature of −9.4 °F (−23.0 °C). According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Broomfield would have a Bouteloua / buffalograss ( 65, commonly known as grama grass) vegetation type and
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2624-759: The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States district court against 11 companies that manufacture, import or distribute products, called "croc-offs", that Crocs believes infringe its patents. Seizures of counterfeit Crocs occurred in 2007 in the Philippines and Denmark , and were under litigation in South Africa . In 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for
2706-589: The 1970s and 80s) are well known for wearing leather clothing. Extreme metal bands (especially black metal bands) and Goth rock groups have extensive black leather clothing. Leather has become less common in the punk community over the last three decades, as there is opposition to the use of leather from punks who support animal rights . Many cars and trucks come with optional or standard leather or "leather faced" seating. In countries with significant populations of individuals observing religions which place restrictions on material choices, vendors typically clarify
2788-484: The Combined Courts Building, and providing civil process in the county. The police chief can be hired or fired at will by the city council, which makes Broomfield's sheriff, along with Denver's , the only non-elected sheriffs in the state. Since Broomfield used to be divided among four counties, students living in the city were served by the separate school districts for their county. While the city
2870-664: The Federal Circuit held that Crocs' design patent had been infringed. In 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission requested a voluntary recall of Crocs-like "clogs" due to a potential choking hazard involving detaching plastic rivets. Versions of the Croc style shoes have appeared in children's fashion catalogs, usually under their own name brands or as no names. Other knock-offs are in discount stores, amusement park stores, beach stores, department stores, and superstores. Some Crocs shoes were tested and recommended by
2952-571: The Italian shoe company HEYDUDE for $ 2.3 billion, as well as issuance of stock to one owner of HEYDUDE. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine , the company's operations in Russia, including retail, e-commerce sales and imports into the country, have been suspended with a promise of support through donations to UNICEF . In June 2004, Crocs purchased Foam Creations and their manufacturing operations to secure exclusive rights to
3034-569: The U.S. Ergonomics company in 2005 and were accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association in 2009. In 2008, the U.S. government Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a model of Crocs with molded insoles as diabetic footwear , to help reduce foot injuries. Footwear such as Crocs and flip-flops came under scrutiny in 2006 in the U.S. and 2008 in Japan when children suffered injuries after
3116-402: The United States; for families, the median income was the 2nd highest among Colorado counties and the 18th highest in the United States. In 2023, the educational attainment of residents over age 25 included 97.0% being high school graduates (or higher), 58.8% holding a bachelor's degree (or higher), and 25.6% holding a graduate or professional degree. When the county was formed in 2001, it
3198-796: The brand's image. As a result of these factors, Crocs' sales had a two-digit rise annually during this period. In October 2006, Crocs Inc. purchased Jibbitz, a manufacturer of accessories that snap into the holes in Crocs shoes, for $ 10 million, or $ 20 million if Jibbitz met earnings goals. In January 2007, Crocs acquired assets of Ocean Minded for $ 1.75 million in cash, plus potentially $ 3.75 million based on performance. Ocean Minded makes leather and ethylene-vinyl acetate -based footwear. In July 2007 Crocs agreed to buy shoe- and sandal-maker Bite Footwear, based in Redmond, Washington , for $ 1.75 million, or up to double that based on earnings results. In April 2008, Crocs acquired Tidal Trade, Inc. ("Tidal Trade"),
3280-453: The company had applied to register "Crocs" and the Crocs logo as trademarks in over 40 jurisdictions around the world, including the U.S.; many such applications were pending approval. Crocs also extended the scope of their trademark registrations and applications for both the Crocs mark and logo to cover non-footwear products, such as sunglasses, goggles, knee pads, watches, luggage, and some of their Internet sales activities. Crocs are made in
3362-487: The company issued a press release in which they significantly decreased earnings estimates for the first quarter. In the same statement, they also said they would lay off its 600 Quebec City factory employees as retailers had been reducing orders, though about 100 sales and marketing positions would remain. "The retail environment in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging as consumer spending and traffic levels have slowed," chief executive officer Ron Snyder said. During
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3444-535: The company's third-party distributor in South Africa , for $ 4.6 million. The company recorded $ 1.4 million in customer relationships on the date of acquisition. Crocs repurchased inventory previously sold to Tidal Trade and accordingly recognized a reduction of revenue of approximately $ 2.1 million. Also in April the company acquired Tagger International B.V. ("Tagger"), a private limited liability company incorporated under Dutch law that manufactures messenger bags. Tagger
3526-438: The county by a larger margin in 2020, and Kamala Harris won the county by an even larger margin in 2024. As of November 1, 2024, among 55,491 active registered voters in Broomfield, 15,368 were Democrats, 10,481 were Republicans, and 28,587 were not affiliated with any party. In the 1990s, Broomfield and other area suburbs experienced tremendous economic growth, much of it focused in technology . The Flatiron Crossing Mall
3608-415: The early 2020s, inspiring fans to embrace the shoes' "newfound coolness". There have also been limited edition themed Crocs created in collaboration with Bieber, KFC , Hidden Valley Ranch , and Pixar . Broomfield, Colorado Broomfield is a consolidated city and county located in the U.S. state of Colorado . It has a consolidated government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10–13 of
3690-679: The event of an accident). For a given thickness, fish leather is typically much stronger due to its criss-crossed fibers. Leather produces some environmental impact, most notably due to: Estimates of the carbon footprint of bovine leather range from 65 to 150 kg of CO 2 equivalent per square meter of production. One ton of hide or skin generally produces 20 to 80 m of waste water, including chromium levels of 100–400 mg/L, sulfide levels of 200–800 mg/L, high levels of fat and other solid wastes, and notable pathogen contamination. Producers often add pesticides to protect hides during transport. With solid wastes representing up to 70% of
3772-558: The financial crisis, CROX dropped to as low as $ 0.79 before rebounding ($ 15.50 by November 2010). On July 21, 2010, Crocs Inc. announced a restructuring plan to streamline its operations and workforce by eliminating 180 jobs, closing 75 to 100 stores (out of 624 worldwide) as well as scrapping underperforming product lines. Crocs has previously eliminated 183 positions, including 70 current and planned positions in its corporate headquarters in Niwot, Colorado. Crocs also announced they would open
3854-452: The following grades: The term "genuine leather" does not describe a specific grade. The term often indicates split leather that has been extensively processed, and some sources describe it as synonymous with bicast leather, or made from multiple splits glued together and coated. In some countries, when it is the description on a product label the term means nothing more than "contains leather"; depending on jurisdiction, regulations limit
3936-591: The foundation of the Crocs sandals known in the present day. Seamans, Hanson, and Boedecker were drawn to the shoe's comfort and practicality. In 2002, Crocs unveiled their first model, the Beach , at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, and all 200 pairs produced sold out. As the demand for Crocs grew, the company underwent further development and rebranding. In 2005, TDA Boulder redesigned
4018-517: The hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors disclosed that it held a 5% stake in Crocs, just over a day after The Blackstone Group said it would invest $ 200 million in a convertible preferred stock offering that would allow the company to replace its CEO and buy back $ 350 million in stock. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , SAC Capital management said it had accumulated a 5% passive stake in Crocs. Crocs had sold 300 million pairs of shoes by year 2017. In August 2018, Crocs announced it
4100-440: The leather. Chemical damage can also occur from exposure to environmental factors, including ultraviolet light, ozone, acid from sulfurous and nitrous pollutants in the air, or through a chemical action following any treatment with tallow or oil compounds. Both oxidation and chemical damage occur faster at higher temperatures. There are few methods to maintain and clean leather goods properly such as using damp cloth and avoid using
4182-399: The liquor's pH in a process called basification, which fixes the tanning material to the leather. The more tanning material fixed, the higher the leather's hydrothermal stability and shrinkage temperature resistance. Crusting is a process that thins and lubricates leather. It often includes a coloring operation. Chemicals added during crusting must be fixed in place. Crusting culminates with
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#17327834389214264-480: The lower body. Leather's flexibility allows it to be formed and shaped into balls and protective gear. Subsequently, many sports use equipment made with leather, such as baseball gloves and the ball used in cricket and gridiron football . Leather fetishism is the name popularly used to describe a fetishistic attraction to people wearing leather, or in certain cases, to the garments themselves. Many rock groups (particularly heavy metal and punk groups in
4346-400: The natural oils remaining in the leather itself, which can be washed out through repeated exposure to water. Frequent oiling of leather, with mink oil , neatsfoot oil , or a similar material keeps it supple and improves its lifespan dramatically. Tanning processes largely differ in which chemicals are used in the tanning liquor. Some common types include: In general, leather is produced in
4428-418: The need to deal with four different county governments, four separate county sales tax bases, and four separate court districts. They began pushing to make Broomfield a consolidated city-county similar to Denver , reasoning that they could provide services more responsively if Broomfield had its own county government. The city sought an amendment to the state constitution to create a new county. The amendment
4510-448: The original Crocs logo and launched the "Ugly Can Be Beautiful" campaign, the first national advertising campaign for the Crocs brand. This successful campaign, created by Creative Director Thomas Dooley, Designer Matt Ebbing, and Creative Director Jonathan Schoenberg, helped pave the way for Crocs' successful IPO. On April 14, 2008, during the midst of the financial crisis of 2007–2008 , the stock dropped 30% in after-hours trading after
4592-436: The phenomenon: "Nor is the fashion world enamored of Crocs. Though their maker touts their 'ultra-hip Italian styling,' lots of folks find them hideous." In 2007, then-U.S. President George W. Bush publicly wore black Crocs with socks. Comedian Bill Maher stated during a 2007 episode of his show Real Time that people should "stop wearing plastic shoes". A 2007 episode of The Daily Show featured comedian Rob Corddry as
4674-409: The population. In 2023, the median household income in Broomfield was $ 112,139 and the median family income was $ 130,920. The per capita income for the city was $ 59,679, with 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line and 2.7% without health care coverage . By 2018–2022 estimates, Broomfield had the 3rd highest median household income among Colorado counties and the 40th highest in
4756-447: The proprietary foam resin called Croslite. Croslite is a closed-cell resin, described by third parties as an injection-moulded EVA foam . The foam forms itself to a wearer's feet and offers purported medical benefits, according to a number of podiatrists . Crocs holds a patent applied for under the title "breathable workshoes and methods for manufacturing such", and three design patents covering various ornamental aspects. As of 2007,
4838-538: The regulations currently in force in some countries." In Kanpur , the self-proclaimed "Leather City of World"—with 10,000 tanneries as of 2011 and a city of three million on the banks of the Ganges —pollution levels were so high, that despite an industry crisis, the pollution control board decided to shut down 49 high-polluting tanneries out of 404 in July 2009. In 2003 for instance, the main tanneries' effluent disposal unit
4920-515: The sandal variants and those with holes, citing safety concerns, but allowed closed-top "Professional" and the healthcare-focused "Rx" Crocs to be worn. Over 100 hospitals in Canada were advised to implement similar policies. Blekinge and Karolinska University hospitals in Sweden banned the wearing of "Forsberg slippers" ( Foppatofflor ) by staff, due to high voltage static electricity buildup which
5002-468: The shell. It is prized for its mirror-like finish and anti-creasing properties. Lamb and deerskin are used for soft leather in more expensive apparel. Deerskin is widely used in work gloves and indoor shoes. Reptilian skins, such as alligator , crocodile, and snake , are noted for their distinct patterns that reflect the scales of their species. This has led to hunting and farming of these species in part for their skins. The Argentine black and white tegu
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#17327834389215084-475: The shoe of the future but also too stupid to actually catch on, making them perfect for the film. In 2008, fashion consultant Tim Gunn told Time , "[The Croc] looks like a plastic hoof. How can you take that seriously?" A 2008 anti-Crocs essay in Newsweek by ice hockey player Steve Tuttle generated much response from readers who both agreed and disagreed with it. In 2009, then-First Lady Michelle Obama
5166-526: The shoes became caught in escalator mechanisms. This was due to the soft shoe material combined with the smaller size of children's feet . In 2008, Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry , after receiving 65 complaints of injuries, requested that Crocs change its design. Internationally, some healthcare facilities introduced policies in 2007 regulating Crocs. Rapid City Regional Hospital in South Dakota changed its dress code to prohibit
5248-446: The shoes on social media. Crocs were popular on social media like TikTok, as well. Crocs collaborations are announced on a regular basis, with individuals and brands designing their own limited-edition versions. In 2021, they partnered with The Smiley Company to launch a special edition Croc. In 2023, they collaborated with German luxury label MCM for a series of limited releases. Crocs announced in 2006 that it filed complaints with
5330-542: The source of leather in their products. Such labeling helps facilitate religious observance, so, for example, a Muslim will not accidentally purchase pigskin or a Hindu can avoid cattleskin. Such taboos increase the demand for religiously neutral leathers such as ostrich and deer . Judaism forbids the comfort of wearing leather shoes on Yom Kippur , Tisha B'Av , and during mourning. Also, see Leather in Judaism , Teffilin and Torah Scroll . Jainism prohibits
5412-400: The surface and a change in consistency. Damage from red rot is aggravated by high temperatures and relative humidities. Although it is chemically irreversible, treatments can add handling strength and prevent disintegration of red rotted leather. Exposure to long periods of low relative humidities (below 40%) can cause leather to become desiccated, irreversibly changing the fibrous structure of
5494-440: The term's use in product labelling. Today, most leather is made of cattle (cow) hides, which constitute about 65% of all leather produced. Other animals that are used include sheep (about 13%), goats (about 11%), and pigs (about 10%). Obtaining accurate figures from around the world is difficult, especially for areas where the skin may be eaten. There are significant regional differences in leather production: i.e. goat leather
5576-462: The weekend of 8 April 2017 in the neighborhood. The higher cost associated with the treatment of effluents than to untreated effluent discharging leads to illegal dumping to save on costs. For instance, in Croatia in 2001, proper pollution abatement cost US$ 70–100 per ton of raw hides processed against $ 43/t for irresponsible behavior. In November 2009, one of Uganda's main leather making companies
5658-728: The wet weight of the original hides, the tanning process represents a considerable strain on water treatment installations. Leather biodegrades slowly—taking 25 to 40 years to decompose . However, vinyl and petrochemical-derived materials take 500 or more years to decompose. Tanning is especially polluting in countries where environmental regulations are lax, such as in India, the world's third-largest producer and exporter of leather. To give an example of an efficient pollution prevention system, chromium loads per produced tonne are generally abated from 8 kg to 1.5 kg. VOC emissions are typically reduced from 30 kg/t to 2 kg/t in
5740-642: The whole city and county. A few of the favorite outdoor activities of Broomfield residents are tennis and golf. There are a large number of golf courses and tennis courts open to the public. Broomfield Community Center also hosts other Denver metro cities in their center, mainly for pickleball games and tournaments. Broomfield's leadership includes the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, the City and County Manager, Attorney, and City Council members. Broomfield operates as
5822-406: The years 2020 to 2022, Crocs experienced a surge in sales due to several factors. One reason for the brand's resurgence was a shift in consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic , with many people looking for footwear that they could wear while working from home. Additionally, Crocs benefited from collaborations with high-profile fashion designers and a marketing campaign that helped to revitalize
5904-443: Was 76.0% White , 6.9% Asian , 1.3% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.1% Pacific Islander , and 10.9% from two or more races; additionally, 13.4% were Hispanic or Latino and, by 2023, 8.8% were foreign-born . In 2023, there were 33,563 households, of which 48.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% were cohabiting couple households, 18.7% had a male householder with no spouse/partner present, and 21.9% had
5986-479: Was a swing county, and it has voted for the winner of Colorado's electoral votes since then. In the 2012 election, incumbent president and Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney by roughly five percentage points. In recent years, the county has trended towards the Democratic Party, in line with the rest of the Denver area. In 2016, it voted decisively for Hillary Clinton . Joe Biden won
6068-544: Was caught directly dumping waste water into a wetland adjacent to Lake Victoria . Enzymes like proteases , lipases , and amylases have an important role in the soaking, dehairing, degreasing, and bating operations of leather manufacturing. Proteases are the most commonly used enzymes in leather production. The enzyme must not damage or dissolve collagen or keratin , but should hydrolyze casein , elastin , albumin , globulin -like proteins, and nonstructural proteins that are not essential for leather making. This process
6150-456: Was closing its last company-operated manufacturing plants in Mexico and Italy. In June 2020, Crocs moved the headquarters from Niwot, Colorado , to Broomfield. In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic , the company launched "A Free Pair for Healthcare" offering healthcare workers a free pair of their shoes. Crocs also sent 100,000 pairs of shoes to hospitals to be distributed to staff. In
6232-592: Was dumping 22 tonnes of chromium-laden solid waste per day in the open. In the Hazaribagh neighborhood of Dhaka in Bangladesh , chemicals from tanneries end up in Dhaka's main river. Besides the environmental damage, the health of both local factory workers and the end consumer is also negatively affected. After approximately 15 years of ignoring high court rulings, the government shut down more than 100 tanneries
6314-557: Was historically called "Turkey" or "Morocco" due to its association with the Middle East, while pig skin had historically been used the most in Germany. Other animals mentioned below only constitute a fraction of a percent of total leather production. Horse hides are used to make particularly durable leathers. Shell cordovan is a horse leather made not from the outer skin but from an under layer, found only in equine species, called
6396-429: Was incorporated in 1961 in the southeastern corner of Boulder County . Researchers speculate the city was named for the sorghum grown in the area, also known as broomcorn, which farmers sold to manufacturers of brooms and whisk brooms. In the 1990s, after three decades of annexations, Broomfield had spilled into Adams , Jefferson , and Weld counties in addition to Boulder. City leaders felt increasing chagrin with
6478-748: Was observed to interfere with electronic equipment. City hospitals in Vienna , Austria, announced banning Crocs, often worn by nursing staff, to comply with antistatic requirements. Crocs announced the Fuse and two others in 2009, formulated to dissipate static electricity in accordance with European standard EN ISO 20347:2004 (E), for use in the medical sector. Sales of Crocs increased dramatically starting in 2009, with The New York Times stating that first-quarterly sales roughly tripled from 2006 to 2007. A 2006 article in The Washington Post described
6560-658: Was partially owned by the Managing Director of Crocs Europe B.V. The company acquired all Tagger assets for $ 2 million – $ 90,000 for inventory and $ 1.9 million for the Tagger trademark. Later in June, Crocs liquidated Fury, Inc. two years after acquiring it, after efforts to sell it off were unsuccessful. As a result, Crocs wrote off $ 250,000 related to the remaining customer relationships, intangible assets and trademarks over three months. In February 2022, Crocs acquired
6642-401: Was passed in 1998, after which a three-year transition period followed. On November 15, 2001, Broomfield County became the 64th and smallest county of Colorado . It is the newest county in Colorado (and in the entire United States, if county equivalents are not included). Broomfield is located midway between downtown Denver and Boulder along U.S. Route 36 . The elevation of Broomfield
6724-479: Was spotted wearing Crocs with her daughter. Crocs were ranked the sixth worst thing to happen to men in 2007 by Maxim . In 2010, Time magazine listed Crocs as one of the world's "50 Worst Inventions". The blog "IHateCrocs.com" was founded by two Canadian college students; one of its founders, Kate Leth , referred to the shoes as "hideous". The website "CrocFans.com" documented uses of the shoes. The Facebook group "I Don't Care How Comfortable Crocs Are, You Look Like
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