You can now buy Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs for $79.95

 

Microsoft has discharged a limited-edition Crocs bundle themed around Windows XP’s notorious “Bliss” backdrop (the blue sky and clouds over green slopes). 

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The plan incorporates a green sole (to bring out grass) and blue/white upper with cloud designs, imitating that commonplace XP foundation. 

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The bundle too incorporates Jibbitz charms styled like Microsoft/Windows symbols — things like Clippie, the unique MSN symbol, Web Pioneer symbol, a mouse pointer, and others. 

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A drawstring rucksack with the same Euphoria backdrop plan is bundled as portion of the set. 

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Interestingly, Microsoft claims this is not an official collaboration with Crocs — it’s showcased as a “fun, limited-run celebration” coinciding with Microsoft’s 50th commemoration. 

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The shoes were initially made accessible to Microsoft representatives some time recently any broader discharge. 

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Price & availability

The current open cost recorded is USD $79.95 ( ~$80 ) for the full bundle (Crocs + charms + rucksack) 

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Microsoft’s web journal and a few news outlets say this bundle is “now available” on the Microsoft company store. 

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However — there’s clashing detailing. A few sources, particularly those more seasoned or closer to the starting dispatch, say that the Crocs were being disseminated through a sweepstakes / challenge or maybe than open deal. 

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Windows Central, for illustration, states that they are not (or not however) for deal to the common open: they must be “won” through a special sweepstakes. 

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At the time of composing, a few resale stages (e.g. Stock) have postings for the Crocs Classic Clog Microsoft 50th Commemoration Windows XP demonstrate. 

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So it appears Microsoft has moved from elite or contest-only conveyance toward empowering common buy, or at slightest that is what a few more current reports suggest.

What’s the offer / who’s likely to purchase this?

It’s unequivocally a sentimentality play. Windows XP is one of Microsoft’s most vital working frameworks, and numerous individuals keep in mind the default Delight backdrop with affection.

The Jibbitz charms bring in “geek cred” — extras referencing classic Microsoft symbols make it a pop-culture collectible.

The constrained nature of the run as it were increments allure for fans, collectors, or tech/retro enthusiasts.

Because the bundle is (generally) costly for Crocs, most buyers will likely see it as a oddity or collectible, not ordinary footwear.

Things to observe / caveats

If you’re exterior the U.S., check whether Microsoft is shipping universally (or whether neighborhood moment obligations will make the last taken a toll much higher).

Limited runs tend to offer out rapidly, so if this is genuinely freely accessible, stock might disappear fast.

Since there’s a few equivocalness in which sources, prior vs afterward, it's conceivable the “open sale” is rolling out slowly, or restricted by region.

If you miss the beginning deal, resale postings may have markup, making them taken a toll more than the unique $79.95.