Brides wearing ‘white wedding Crocs’ on their big day split opinion

Brides are dividing the internet after revealing they wore Crocs on their wedding days.

The fugly but practical rubber slip-ons – which now come bejewelled and in white – have become a popular choice for brides due to their comfort level and breathable gaps. Custom wedding Crocs could be your ‘something new’ and are now in high demand on shopping sites including Etsy to Amazon.

According to Heart, bespoke and bling pairs are setting shoppers back well over £100. The brand’s loyal fans are prioritising comfort over the typical stiletto style shoe traditionally gone for and insist that adding some bling to the chunky sliders is the only way to strut down the aisle.

Some brides have even decked out their entire wedding party with the customisable comfort footwear, accessorising bridesmaids dresses with squeaky flats in colours to match — but traditionalists aren’t convinced.

When a thread popped up on Facebook group ‘Wedding Ideas’ called ‘Wedding crocs? Yes or No?’ people were quick to jump right on it and share their strong opinions. One commenter swiftly replied: “I hate few things in life but Crocs are at the top of my list. And when coordinated with an outfit. Lord help me I physically shudder.”

A second branded them tacky, adding: “That’s the problem. People have no class anymore. No one dresses up, it’s all about comfort.”

While a third slammed the choice of shoe completely, explaining there was no place for Crocs anywhere, let alone at a wedding, saying: “No no no no no. Perhaps in 1990? Crocs are acceptable almost nowhere — in fact I can’t think of anywhere but people buy them so someone must wear them.”

One bride, who wore bejewelled Crocs to her own nuptials, chimed in on the chat defending her decision to opt for the foamy sliders and stated she ‘regrets nothing’.

And she had an army of loyal fashion fans to back her up, explaining why the £45 sling-backs are the perfect alternative to sky-high stilettos.

“I am not a heel person at all – Converse for the ceremony and crocs for the reception,” one bride said. A second agreed, writing: “The appearance is not unpleasant and let’s face it, dancing in heels is painful and challenging. One must be comfortable to enjoy such a wonderful and momentous day.”

While the debate rages on there’s no denying the facts, sales of ‘wife-to-be’ wedding Crocs are on the rise.