Ahh, Crocs. A much-maligned footwear, disparaged by those who don’t have the good sense to recognise that the sturdy rubber-plastic construction and sleekly-designed ‘speed hole’ design actually form the world’s most aerodynamic footwear. Look upon them, ye mighty, and tremble:
Need proof? Well, while you were frothing over Nike‘s (failed) attempt to crack a two hour marathon using forbidden science, something far more miraculous occurred. A 18-year-old ran a 71-minute half-marathon while wearing Crocs. Benjamin Pachev ran 71:53 for 16th place at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indianapolis supported only by the beautiful rubber angels on his feet.
His old fella, Alexander Pachev, came in behind him at 76:07 – also wearing Crocs. Apparently, the family love Crocs because they’re cheap, durable, and don’t cause blisters. Also, the little holes aerate the feet. Seriously.
“It’s like having a little fan that’s just streaming air over your foot,” Benjamin said. We find the cheapest colours. “If they’re hot pink and that’s the cheapest colour we buy it.”
Hell yeah.
Source: TIME.
Photo: 500 Festival.
