The Crocs Pollex Shoe, a creation by Salehe Bembury, is poised to make its debut as part of his Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Bembury, known for his innovative collaborations with the Colorado-based footwear brand, presents a shoe with a fingerprint-inspired tooling, reminiscent of his previous work. While the upper retains a traditional shoe build, the model hints at influences from running sneakers and low-top hiking boots, evident in the mesh inner-lining, medial shank, and perforated overlays.In an update on November 9th, 2023, Salehe Bembury shared more insights on his upcoming collaboration with Crocs via Instagram. Revealed under the title "Hidden Decadence," the Crocs Pollex Shoe (unofficial name) was showcased in a frost-tinted box. The teaser image hints at a design with more robust footwear cues compared to Bembury's clogs and slides. Although not featuring a boot-appropriate height, there are indications that this collaboration might pave the way for a high-top version.Known for his continuous work and unexpected collaborations, Salehe Bembury has transitioned from relative obscurity to becoming a prominent figure in the design world. His partnership with Crocs has been particularly noteworthy, leading to his appointment as the Creative Director of the Pollex Pod collection, a standalone branch merging Crocs and Bembury's unique design identities. The Pollex Clog and Pollex Slide options have gained widespread success, bringing hype to a brand often noted for its function-first products.While it's unlikely that Bembury and Crocs will abandon their successful clog and slide silhouettes, the collaboration is now exploring new designs, possibly including the Crocs Pollex Boot. A nature enthusiast and avid hiker, Bembury teased an unreleased design on Instagram, showcasing what appears to be a protective Crocs design with a mid-foot shank and outsole. The unreleased model introduces a mesh panel, and an abstract pattern in salmon tones, black, green, and blue. Whether or not it's a boot, it's evident that this product is more rugged than the previous Pollex Clog and Slide, expanding their market appeal.Stay tuned for updates on this unnamed model, and in the world of confirmed sneaker releases, the Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude" is set to launch in early December.