JIBBITZ HISTORYJibbitz originated in 2005 when stay-at-home mom Sheri Schmelzer of Boulder, Colo., created the charms from clay and rhinestones to decorate her and her three children’s 12 pairs of Crocs. Setting up a small assembly line in their basement, the Schmelzers launched a company to share the designs with family and friends. Within a year, Jibbitz were available in thousands of stores and sold more than 8 million pieces worldwide. In 2006, Crocs Inc. acquired the company, keeping founders Rich and Sheri Schmelzer as president and chief design officer.www.crocshoesnews.comDID YOU KNOW?* Crocs clogs, the original design, helps people with foot problems such as planter warts, bunions and diabetes.* To clean Crocs, sterilize in a water and bleach mixture.* The footbed of Crocs is good for circulation and stimulates blood flow.Source: www.crocshoesnews.com
Crocs come in several colors, but if you really want to jazz them up, think Jibbitz. These charm-like accessories pop into the ventilation holes of the iconic shoes. You can show you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse, create a daisy chain across your feet or spell out your name with alphabet letters with the whimsical adornments.
Since debuting in 2005, Jibbitz have exploded in popularity, said Crocs spokeswoman Shelley Weibel.
“Consumers loved the concept of expressing their individuality through the hundreds of Jibbitz charms available,” she said.
Signal Mountain resident Berry Shults said her two children, Graham, 8, and Bennett, 4, were given Jibbitz a few years ago by a friend in Boulder, Colo., where the accessories originated.