Crocs Loses Appeal Over Clog Similarity To 'Holey Soles'

By Hanna Vioque ( April 23, 2026, 5:22 PM BST) -- A European court has rejected Crocs' bid to regain exclusive rights over a clog-shoe design following a challenge from a rival shoemaker, as an earlier design for shoes branded as "Holey Soles" looked far too similar to the American company's model....

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