The collection arrives at an interesting time for the franchise. The Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc brought Denji's chaotic life back into the spotlight, leaving fans eager to find out about the International Assassin Arc. With news about the next arc still awaited, Crocs has found a pretty fun way to keep the series in the conversation. The collection features four character-inspired designs, each with details that feel right at home in a series where devils, blood, and chainsaws are just another day at the office.
Anime footwear collaborations can sometimes feel like little more than logos slapped onto an existing shoe, but this one looks far more playful. Crocs has clearly leaned into the strange charm of Chainsaw Man, and one particular character has already emerged as a fan favorite. It's the sort of collaboration that could appeal to anime fans and Crocs collectors alike, even if wearing it might attract a few curious looks on the street.
Crocs Avoids The Cheap Logo-Slap Trap With A Genuinely Fun Chainsaw Man Collection
The best thing about the Chainsaw Man x Crocs collection is that it actually looks like someone had fun designing it. The collaboration brings four Classic Clog designs and five Jibbitz charms, but the Pochita and Power pairs are easily the ones worth a closer look. Pochita gets the kind of treatment that makes the little devil almost look like a plush toy someone turned into a clog. The fuzzy lining and orange design fit his look perfectly, and that chainsaw sticking out from the toe is a nice touch.
Power's pair takes a different route, with metal chains, padded straps, and her signature devil horns giving the Classic Clog a much wilder look. Considering how chaotic Power is in the anime, a plain pair of clogs was never going to do her justice. The extra details make this one feel like a proper character design rather than just another anime-themed shoe.
The other two options, Chainsaw Man and Character Classic Clogs, lean more on graphics inspired by the series. They still look good, but they don't have quite the same standout 3D details as the Pochita and Power versions. The five Jibbitz charms round things out with Denji, Makima, Power, Pochita, and Aki, so the whole Public Safety crew gets a spot.
Crocs has kept the pricing pretty close to its other anime collaborations like the Dragon Ball one, with the Pochita pair costing just $10 more than the other three clogs. Considering its fuzzy, lined interior and character-inspired design, that extra cost feels reasonable. Power's pair is another standout, especially with its metal chains and devil horns, and the $69.99 price tag makes it an appealing option for fans who want something a little wilder.
Here's the full pricing breakdown:
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Chainsaw Man Classic Clog (Adult): $69.99
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Power Classic Clog (Adult): $69.99
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Pochita Classic Lined Clog (Adult): $79.99
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Characters Classic Clog (Adult): $69.99
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Chainsaw Man Jibbitz charms: $6.99-$19.99
Following its early launch at New York Comic Con, the collection is scheduled to arrive on October 27 through the official Crocs website and select Foot Locker locations.
Honestly, this might be one of Crocs' most fitting anime collaborations yet. Chainsaw Man has never been a series that plays things safe, and these designs clearly follow the same rule. The Pochita clogs alone are the kind of wonderfully strange merchandise that makes a collaboration memorable. Just imagine walking into a room with a tiny chainsaw sticking out of each shoe. Denji would probably approve.
Release Date
2022 - 2022
Network
TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
Directors
Takeru Sato
Writers
Hiroshi Seko
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Tomori Kusunoki
Makima (voice)
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