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# Lightweight Shock-Absorbing Footwear
Crocs's New Footwear Styles are Made with Soft 'LiteRide'

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literide
References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40535225/its-hard-to-believe-but-crocs-just-got-even-more-comfortable) & [crocs](http://www.crocs.com)

[Crocs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-crush) may be most well-known for its comfort-focused clog shoe styles made of shock-absorbing Croslite, but it is now venturing into new territory with the introduction of an all-new material called '[LiteRide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-echo-wave).'

LiteRide is said to be even more comfortable than the material Crocs fans have come to know and love, as it is 25% lighter and 40% softer. Like Croslite, LiteRide still provides shock-absorbing properties, but it does so with a unique closed-cell foam.

The new material from Crocs has been incorporated into several new shoe styles, including updated [clog designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-crush-clog), sandals, slides, sneakers, flip-flops and more. As these new styles are slightly more expensive than the existing Croslite models, Crocs sees its new products with LiteRide as premium offerings.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Literide Footwear:** Crocs introduces a new, more comfortable and lighter material called LiteRide for its new footwear styles.
- **Shock-absorbing Shoes:** Crocs's new LiteRide material provides shock-absorbing properties while also being lighter and softer than its original Croslite material.
- **Premium Comfort Shoes:** Crocs's new LiteRide shoe styles, which are slightly more expensive than its original Croslite models, are marketed as premium comfort products.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** Footwear companies can explore the use of new materials, such as LiteRide, to create comfortable and innovative shoe designs.
- **Athletic Wear:** Athletic wear companies can incorporate shock-absorbing materials, such as LiteRide, into their products for enhanced comfort and performance.
- **Healthcare:** Healthcare professionals can explore the potential benefits of lightweight and shock-absorbing footwear, such as LiteRide, for patients with foot problems or in need of additional support.

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