Farewell, Crocs?

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  07.20.09 | 2:02 PM ET

Photo by *hoodrat* via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Ah, cruel fashion. The Washington Post reports that the company behind the, er, distinctive foam shoes is in major financial trouble—and Crocs, so recently a hot item, could be on their way out. Fine by me. Now, any chance that a few other staples of the ugly tourist uniform—fanny packs, anyone?—could be vanishing, too? (Via Andrew Sullivan)