Microsoft’s Employee Crocs Step Beyond The Firewall After Public Demand
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You can now take a stroll through one of the most memorable screensavers. For its 50th anniversary, Microsoft is putting its best foot forward by releasing a limited-edition footwear bundle inspired by Windows XP. The pair transforms the iconic Bliss wallpaper, featuring those unmistakable rolling green hills under a perfect blue sky.
Initially available for preorder to Microsoft employees, the Crocs listing has been shared online and shows a price of $79.95.
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The shoes feature a glossy blue-and-green design that mirrors the early 2000s desktop aesthetic, but it’s the details that make them distinctly Microsoft. Each pair comes with six custom Jibbitz charms shaped like Clippy, the MSN butterfly, the Internet Explorer logo, a mouse pointer, the Recycle Bin, and a classic folder icon.
Together, they evoke a time when pop-ups, dial-up tones, and desktop icons defined the digital experience. Completing the package is a Bliss-printed drawstring bag.
Image via Microsoft Company Store
Image via Microsoft Company Store
If you think about it, the Crocs sum up the company’s past 50 years: functional, familiar, and funky.
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[via Windows Blog, images via Microsoft (1)(2)]
