India, Sept. 4 -- Crocs.Ugly is subjective - unless we're talking Crocs. Even the brand admitted it in 2005 with an "Ugly Can Be Beautiful" campaign, which compared the shoes to dental braces. Forget how it looks, they said. Focus on the function: Anti-slip heel, aerating holes, feather-light comfort. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ariana Grande have worn them, Post Malone has sung about them, they've collabed with Justin Bieber. The brand even has a stiletto version and bejewelled pairs. The charms make them look sillier. And somehow, we want a pair.

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