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Crocs’ Fan-Favorite Campground Slip-On Gets a Military-Grade Reissue

The silhouette, released just this year, has already seen a few iterations. But this might be the best one yet.

Close-up of a black and gray Crocs sandal strap with textured fabric and plastic button detail.Crocs

By Sean Tirman

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This year has been a wild one for Crocs. Some of the highlights include a heritage reinterpretation of the brand’s iconic clog, a military-inspired fur-lined slip-on and a pair of outdoor-friendly aprés hike all-terrain clogs.

Turns out, the brand isn’t done just yet. The brand’s latest, the Crocs Echo RO Ripstop Clog, takes perhaps the brand’s best release of the year and gives it a military-inspired upgrade (and not just a stylistic one.)

Beige and white Crocs clog with a rugged, dark brown sole and adjustable heel strap on a green background.
While the overall silhouette remains intact, the upper gets a reinforced ripstop panel in place of the classic foam.
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Made to off-road

Those already familiar with the Crocs Echo RO Clog will be happy to know that the base slip-on is still very much intact. Most critically, that starts with the outsole.

Instead of a single-piece Croslite foam outsole like the Classic Clog, this one has a Croslite foam base with additional treaded rubber “ribs.” That means its still lightweight, but it has a lot more grip than it otherwise would — a boon for outdoor exploration.

Pair of beige and white Crocs with black insoles and adjustable straps on a green background.
The ripstop upper “offers added protection from the elements.”
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Furthermore, the base Croslite is also waterproof and durable, making it easy-to-clean and long-lasting. That upper also pairs with a more advanced, outdoor-friendly version of the clogs’ back strap, which is secure yet easy to adjust when you need it.

It’s also worth noting that these new clogs are available in two colorways: Black and Bark. Both of these colorways are exclusive to this new take. (There are other black options, but none that are all-black like this one.)

Black Crocs clog with a textured sole and adjustable heel strap against a green background.
The advanced back strap ensures your feet stay snug in these clogs.
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Ripstop Crocs

There are two significant differences between this Echo RO clog and the original. The biggest of them is found on the upper (obvious, I know.)

Instead of the typical perforated Croslite foam over the toe, this take sees it swapped for a ripstop overlay. For reference, ripstop is a nylon material originally developed for military parachutes during WWII.

Beige and black Crocs shoe sole with textured grip and ventilation holes on a green background.
The chunky outsole with its rubber ribs ensures you’ll stay steady on any terrain.
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Because of its combination of material and weave, it’s tough, resistant to cuts, abrasions, tears and so on (hence the name.) It also happens to be naturally water-resistant, lending a little extra protection from the weather in these clogs.

The other difference you might notice is that these clogs have a pull tab on the top. This helps make putting the clogs on quicker and more secure.

Overall, it’s a nice reintepretation of an already excellent shoe that’s better for inclement weather and tougher trails.

Pair of black and dark gray rugged Crocs clogs with textured soles and adjustable straps on a green background.
This new version of the Echo RO comes in Black or Bark colorways.
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Available now

The Crocs Echo RO Ripstop Clog is available now in both colorways for $80 on the brand’s site.

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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