Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are no joke
The anniversary edition Crocs are currently available for preorder for Microsoft employees, who 'get first dibs' ahead of a 'worldwide launch,' I'm told. The $80 pair of Crocs include a six-pack of Microsoft Jibbitz that you can attach to your shoes, with nostalgic options like the original MSN logo, the Internet Explorer icon, Clippy, and a mouse pointer.
On top the Crocs feature the iconic blue sky and clouds from the Windows XP wallpaper, with a green sole to mimic the grass. The photograph of the rolling hills and blue skies of California was initially a stock photo before Microsoft acquired the rights and used it as the default wallpaper for millions of Windows XP users. It could be the most viewed photograph in the world, making it an instantly recognizable image for many.
You'll also get a Bliss drawstring backpack to wear, just in case onlookers were unclear if your footwear was the Windows XP wallpaper or not. Hopefully each pair won't smell like a dusty beige PC and Internet Explorer doesn't automatically install once you're wearing them.
I asked Microsoft about its Windows XP Crocs, but the company refused to comment. I'm expecting to see an official announcement in the coming days.
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