Crocs vs. Skechers: It's War!

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Women's Wear Daily reports that Crocs is suing Skechers for 'stealing' their designs and logos.

Meow!

Skechers responded to the allegations in a statement issued by their lawyer, saying, "We believe that this lawsuit is completely without merit and will vigorously defend ourselves against such baseless accusations."

Crocs are pictured to the left and one of the Skechers designs named in the lawsuit is pictured on right.

What do you think?

    Posted: Jul 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm / Email this  »

    291 comments to “Crocs vs. Skechers: It's War!”

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    1. nikki says – reply to this


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      who cares!?

      they are both butt ugly anyways!



    2. 202

      The dollar stores sell the same looking shit for 6 bucks,they are not suing them.

    3. agos says – reply to this


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      they're both hideous

    4. Jessi says – reply to this


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      i think they are both fucking hideous and i'd never be caught dead with either one of those on my beautiful feet

    5. J says – reply to this


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      I don't care..they're both really ugly.

    6. wow says – reply to this


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      I FUCKING LOVE CROCS. and JIBBITZ are so much fun. Crocs Own1

    7. jenna says – reply to this


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      i think sketchers should be sued, but not by crocks…but by good sense for ripping off an already lame-ass, ugly idea

    8. mey says – reply to this


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      I've known skechers for always copying styles from different brands. That being said, I don't like both brands.

    9. RoyJ says – reply to this


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      OMG, They were separated at birth … haha exactly the same shit!

    10. j says – reply to this


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      So Crocs should be suing Wal-mart, Target and Payless because they have there copy too, just because it is Skechers.

    11. GABY says – reply to this


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      BOTH ARE HORRIBLE!!!!

    12. hank says – reply to this


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      They are very different. One is orange and the other one is beige.

    13. luvEM says – reply to this


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      I THINK THAT EVERYONE FROM WAL MART TO THE DOLLAR STORE IS STEALING THAT DESIGN SO WHY ISNT THE CROCS BRAND SUING EVERYONE FOR COPYING???COME UP WITH YOUR OWN DESIGNS PEOPLE! SERIOUSLY!!!

    14. vVv says – reply to this


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      SICK. both companies should be sued for marketing these abomination, don't even get me started on GIBBETZ, aka croc bling.

    15. chick says – reply to this


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      They're both fugly! Why in the hell would anyone put this shit on their kids?



    16. 216

      who cares!!! they are both ugly as fuCK!

    17. Trizz says – reply to this


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      They both are ugly as hell and would never wear them…but everyone and their mom's are copying Crocs these days. Since big name "Sketchers" is in…let's sue! Get a life!

    18. tash says – reply to this


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      ummm…. they are both trumped up versions of ugly gardening clogs with a strap on the back. Who the hell cares. I hope that ugly trend burns and dies.

    19. dirkd says – reply to this


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      Sketchers did the same thing with Buffalos and Pods years ago. About time someone takes them on for always ripping off designs!

    20. Lisa says – reply to this


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      Skechers clearly stole the design from Crocs. It's pretty obvious, isn't it? Ugly or not, the people at Skechers think they're pretty decent to use the same design.

      ps: Crocs are really comfortable. No kid. :P



    21. 221

      My mom is a copyright/trademark lawyer who, for all I know, could be the one suing Skechers since I'm pretty sure she's sued them before and anyway, from being her daughter, I've learned some tricks of the trade. For example, how to tell when something is a complete knock off and this completely is so yeah, I don't like Crocs but I hope Skechers gets what it deserves.

    22. Sally says – reply to this


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      They're both fucking hideous. I hope Crocs wins just to prevent other idiot shoe companies from copying the design, they need to be taken off the streets!

    23. lalab says – reply to this


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      Hmmm….what do I think? They're both uglier than hell.

    24. ashle says – reply to this


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      obviously skechers copied



    25. 225

      one is just as horrible as the other! I always hated these fucking things, they're shit lookin!!

    26. Tinna says – reply to this


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      They're both ugly as fuck, and I wouldn't be seen dead in them.

    27. puoes says – reply to this


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      crocs need to shut up! they stole the design from holey soles!

    28. jolen says – reply to this


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      Then wal-mart,target etc should also be sued for having imposter but almost same deisgns.. I would wear sketchers before Crocs any day, just not in public ;D

    29. Cami says – reply to this


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      both are fugly

    30. linz says – reply to this


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      I wouldnt bother me so much if you could pick it up at a discount store or the target brand… even though the style is hideous sketchers did rip them off– and i'm sure arent selling them cheap either.. just sayin'

    31. lin says – reply to this


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      FYI: Crocs stole their design from a company called Waldies. Everyone's a thief!!

    32. Read! says – reply to this


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      It's called READING COMPREHENSION, people. That they are both ugly is irrelevant. The question was, is Skechers ripping off Crocs. Clearly, they ARE! Skechers is in the wrong.

    33. jeroe says – reply to this


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      they are the ugliest things ever!!! next to ugg boots! and did u know that those crocs are filled with cancer ???! latest tests have proven that theres substances in them that are likely to give cancer

    34. April says – reply to this


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      If Crocs are going to sue sketchers for that crap they better look all around the worlf bec they are going to be sue quite alot ofmperople bec just in PEI, Canada there are a bunch of companies that copies Crocs. There will be thousands all over the world im sure. They better get to sueing everybody then lol.

    35. bktx4 says – reply to this


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      Re: Shaza – OMG….bbs means babies…dah

    36. jatj says – reply to this


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      they are both ugly and would never wear either one.

    37. April says – reply to this


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      I bought my daughter a pair of croc knock offs at cvs last year for $6! Why are they sueing sketchers?

    38. lola says – reply to this


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      pretty much agree w/ everyone here… both are ugly. can't believe ppl are fighting over this hideousness!

    39. Steph says – reply to this


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      If Crocs is suing then so should Sanuk because Skecher's seem to have stolen their idea as well. Check out Sanuk's Sidewalk Surfers and Skecher's Tantric Void.

    40. chant says – reply to this


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      Sketchers are notorious for seriously ugly & cheap knock off designs. I HATE THEM.

    41. Kreis says – reply to this


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      hahahahha
      why would anyone ripoff something as hideous as crocs :( (

    42. Chris says – reply to this


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      Why would they copy something so fugly?

    43. sm says – reply to this


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      dude! CLEARLY a rip-off. No idea why though… that particular style of crocs id oooogly!

    44. canad says – reply to this


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      there are LOTS of brands copying crocs….lots, i see those things everywhere, they have the right to sue the pants of those fuckers, it was there idea and everyones profiting off of it.

      they are quite comfortable, and light, i wear them all the time at camp and in the water, i like them because you can get them dirty and wet and they just rinse clean and dry, even the white ones! and they float! if your walking around LA trying to be cool then you obviously wouldnt want a pair, but if your a real person who doesnt give a shit whats on your feet and you want a shoe that wont get ruined if it touches dirt and water and keeps your feet cool and are light and airy to walk in then go for it, its like everyone in my city has a pair, although I dont wear mine "out", some people do, which is funny.

    45. PK says – reply to this


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      They are both hideous and anyone who wears them is the real offender!

    46. comfy says – reply to this


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      My line of work requires me to be on my feet all day, so I wear crocs for comfort. But the style I bought is actually pretty cute (NOT like the ones pictures above). It's a black mary-jane style and it actually looks good with capri pants or a knee length skirt. NOT to mention: COMFY!

    47. cathe says – reply to this


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      i do not see any wrong doing on skechers behalf. crocs need to get over it, and realize everyone not just skechers has made a lookalike. i have seen other croc knockoffs that look more like them than the skechers! so why pursue just skechers? because of all the publicity they will get? that is not fair! then you need to go after all of them. but in my opinion the skechers look better, and both are ugly!!!!!!!!!!!!

    48. Hey l says – reply to this


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      A direct ripoff, and there are many. Walmart, Target Kmart, etc. all have their own fake Crocs. If they sued them all, all of their profits would go right to the lawyers. Just get over it, ride the wave as far as it will take you, and keep creating new designs.

    49. Jen says – reply to this


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      Who cares??? THEY'RE BOTH UGLY!

    50. hate says – reply to this


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      www.crocslovehate.com

    51. Xilo says – reply to this


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      they're both hideous…. both should get sued!

    52. Iggy says – reply to this


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      Crocs are fuckin ugly.

    53. Tiffa says – reply to this


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      Re: Waldi
      Dear Waldi…

      I WORK for Waldies and they are better! and we have been around since 2001! Call us at the office we would love some help promoting. www.waldies.net

    54. Patti says – reply to this


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      you are soooo right!!! waldies are better then both….&& theyre coming out with a new sandal that is so cute and doesnt look like either crocs or skechers…I can't wait!!!



    55. 255

      Just get rid of these things, their hideous.



    56. 256

      Anyone what wears either of them should have their feet cut off.

    57. Kelly says – reply to this


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      they're both fugly and should never have been made….end of story.

    58. ohiob says – reply to this


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      Croc's sued the ORIGINAL designer of this shoe. Waldies seems to still be marketing them.

    59. meg says – reply to this


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      they are exactly the same and i was wondering when someone would notice the similarities

    60. maema says – reply to this


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      crocs are so much better. skechers are a rip off!!
      and plus crocs are more comfy!

    61. D says – reply to this


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      They should sue other companies like Airwalk the too, since they sell Croc-like shows @ Payless…



    62. 262

      awful !!!

    63. Pie says – reply to this


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      Won't catch me wearing either but they do look alike

    64. bobby says – reply to this


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      What I would like to know is WHO would claim rights to the design of that shoe? It is the ugliest damn shoe EVER!!!

      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY
      CROCS ARE UGLY

    65. Danny says – reply to this


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      I'd rather put a cheese grater up my arse then wear them!!!

    66. magus says – reply to this


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      They have equal fug-factor to me, and, like Birkenstocks and Ugs, would never make it into my shoe closet!

    67. amber says – reply to this


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      they are both ugly, i agre. but, in all fairness crocs came out with them first and ahould sue the fuck out of sketchers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    68. Ashle says – reply to this


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      Re: amber
      Crocs did NOT come up with them first!! Waldies did! They have been the ORIGINAL since 2001…Crocs should probably change their name to crooks…&& Waldies was for hardcore kayaks, climbers, boaters..Crocs made them the fugly fashion trend they are now

    69. JC says – reply to this


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      Looks like something Perez would wear so I guess that means they are both fugly. Does that answer the question?

    70. allys says – reply to this


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      crocs are beyond hideous. they were already an epidemic, why the fuck did skechers make more of them? crocs, or any shoe like them, should be outlawed. ew ew ew ew ew X infinity.

    71. Veron says – reply to this


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      Who would wear these other than poor white trash? Very tacky

    72. jilli says – reply to this


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      Tim Gunn said it perfectly…They look like plastic hooves! Nuff said.

    73. Joann says – reply to this


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      Ugly Shit.



    74. 274

      So, why isn't Crocs suing all the dollar stores and Wal-Mart's, and basically every place else that sells little slip-on's as well?

    75. lolal says – reply to this


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      I think they're both really ugly

    76. brian says – reply to this


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      I think its the same thing just a skechers name their both the same thing. Their both seroiusly stupid.

    77. Tiffa says – reply to this


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      Skechers ALWAYS copies other people's designs! They have look alike Uggs, Diesels, Steve Maddens, the list goes on and on…



    78. 278

      I've never been a fan of Skechers

      I rock the Crocs to work everyday.
      I don't care how ugly they are…SO COMFY.
      DON'T KNOCK IT 'TIL YOU TRY IT.

      Now…outside of wearing them to work…hell no. Not in public.

    79. eso says – reply to this


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      It's about time. Sketchers has been stealing other shoe styles for years, I'm glad someone finally called them on it. I've refused to buy Sketchers for that reason.

    80. sjj says – reply to this


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      crocs win.. sketchers needs to get some of thier own creativity.. duh

    81. Ashbo says – reply to this


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      they're all ugly!

    82. kelly says – reply to this


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      both are fug. sketchers a just a tad less fug though.

    83. ape says – reply to this


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      both should be illegal to wear out in public.

    84. nined says – reply to this


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      Crocs all the way! Who the fuck rocks Sketchers anyway? Theyre soo 1998. I see fools wearing Sketchers (any style) or Steve Maden shit, and it's jokes all day, baggin on fools for wearing old ass shit like that….kinda like when people still "rock" Tommy Hilfinger shit. LOL. Crocs were soo '06 though. Move on.

    85. ed says – reply to this


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      Does it really matter? Seriously, no one under the age of 10 should be wearing these things.

    86. yves says – reply to this


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      either way, both should be made illegal.

    87. &hear says – reply to this


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      crocs are an abomination!!!!!!!

    88. JENNA says – reply to this


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      First of all crocs stole their design from "duckie boots". That's like saying the first person who invented a high heel or a boot is the only one allowed to make them.

    89. charl says – reply to this


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      I think both of them look like shit!!!! and I want to smack everyone who wears them in their face!!!I dont care how comfortable they are. they're UGLY!!!

    90. manda says – reply to this


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      eww.
      wouldnt wear them in my life

    91. BOOLE says – reply to this


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      AMPAPANGET

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