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Crocs, Dr. Martens, Birkenstock: the rise and fall of famous footwear in China

A glimpse into the three brands' history in China's now 450-billion yuan footwear market.

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Yaling Jiang
Jul 28, 2023
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Crocs, Birkenstock, Dr. Martens — these three famous shoes are all on the tip of tongue in China in recent weeks for various reasons.

While Crocs have caught on among young girls, Birkenstock has made a small comeback with its exposure in the Barbie movie, and Dr. Martens was trending in China for a few days due to store closures and clearance sales.

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