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Using an old wetsuit, some sharp scissors, and good old American ingenuity, he made the first pair of eyewear retainers. The ingenious device was based on the design of a Chinese finger trap and it quickly became a hit with all of the patrollers! Demand picked up quickly for the patrolman's invention which was nameless at first.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBack in the seventies, the Jackson Hole ski patrol used the nickname 'croakies' when they couldn't think of a word (think 'thing- amajig'), but it finally stuck on the first neoprene eyewear retainer ever invented.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCroakies was born in the mountains of Jackson, Wyoming, and thanks to a robust manufacturing facility in Bozeman, Montana, the brand still calls the mountains home today. 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Croakies Cotton Suiters Eyewear Retainer
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About Croakies
In 1977 a local ski patrolman from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, came up with an idea for an eyewear retainer that would grip his shades through all kinds of alpine adventures. Using an old wetsuit, some sharp scissors, and good old American ingenuity, he made the first pair of eyewear retainers. The ingenious device was based on the design of a Chinese finger trap and it quickly became a hit with all of the patrollers! Demand picked up quickly for the patrolman's invention which was nameless at first.
Back in the seventies, the Jackson Hole ski patrol used the nickname 'croakies' when they couldn't think of a word (think 'thing- amajig'), but it finally stuck on the first neoprene eyewear retainer ever invented.
Croakies was born in the mountains of Jackson, Wyoming, and thanks to a robust manufacturing facility in Bozeman, Montana, the brand still calls the mountains home today. It's this deep connection to the outdoors that keeps Croakies driving forward towards greater product innovation, better, more sustainable production practices, and consistently raising the bar in creating best-in-class retention products that inspire everyday adventure and provide comfort, style, durability, and functionality to active people of all ages.
Eyewear Retainers
Choose from an array of Croakies eyewear retainer styles, colors, and designs to fit your active lifestyle. Whether it's the Original Croakies for your everyday adventures, the casual Suiters line for comfort and durability in a thinner profile, the ARC with its articulating design and versatile fit, the Terra in a variety of colors and end sizes, or the Fashion line for everyday style, Croakies has you covered.
Dog Leashes and Collars
Available in cool prints from camouflage to nature prints to tie dye, Croakies medium and large dog leashes and collars are made from recycled plastic bottles, part of Croakies' commitment to minimizing waste in product design.
Belts
Comfortable, sporty, and simplified, Croakies' belts are perfect for tackling the outdoors or jaunting through Europe. Featuring a variety of artisan designs and prints, this line of unisex belts fits any waist up to 42 inches; all belts can be trimmed to adjust to your waist size. They are made from recycled plastic bottles, part of Croakies' commitment to minimizing waste in product design.
Use and Fit
Wear loose or snug anywhere along frames with a medium profile. Fits most frames
Soft, comfortable, and adventure-ready retainers to complement your laid-back style
Wear loose or snug, behind ear. Minimal profile with interchangeable ends
Wear loose or snug, behind ear. Minimal profile with interchangeable ends and durable climbing rope.
Same great design as Orignial Croakies to accommodate smaller frames
Fits any waist up to 42 inches; all belts can be trimmed to adjust to your waist size; unisex design
Size
16 Inches; XL size offers additional width
14 and 28 inches
14, 16, 18 inches
24 inches
13 inches
42 inches; trim for a custom fit
Material
Neoprene
Cotton, polyester
Stainless steel
Woven climbing rope
Neoprene
Polyester
Colors and Designs
Solids, prints
Solids, prints
Solids
Solids
Solids, prints
Solids, prints
In 1977 a local ski patrolman from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, came up with an idea for an eyewear retainer that would grip his shades through all kinds of alpine adventures. Using an old wetsuit, some sharp scissors, and good old American ingenuity, he made the first pair of eyewear retainers. The ingenious device was based on the design of a Chinese finger trap and it quickly became a hit with all of the patrollers! Demand picked up quickly for the patrolman's invention which was nameless at first.
Back in the seventies, the Jackson Hole ski patrol used the nickname 'croakies' when they couldn't think of a word (think 'thing- amajig'), but it finally stuck on the first neoprene eyewear retainer ever invented.
Croakies was born in the mountains of Jackson, Wyoming, and thanks to a robust manufacturing facility in Bozeman, Montana, the brand still calls the mountains home today. It's this deep connection to the outdoors that keeps Croakies driving forward towards greater product innovation, better, more sustainable production practices, and consistently raising the bar in creating best-in-class retention products that inspire everyday adventure and provide comfort, style, durability, and functionality to active people of all ages.
Eyewear Retainers
Choose from an array of Croakies eyewear retainer styles, colors, and designs to fit your active lifestyle. Whether it's the Original Croakies for your everyday adventures, the casual Suiters line for comfort and durability in a thinner profile, the ARC with its articulating design and versatile fit, the Terra in a variety of colors and end sizes, or the Fashion line for everyday style, Croakies has you covered.
Dog Leashes and Collars
Available in cool prints from camouflage to nature prints to tie dye, Croakies medium and large dog leashes and collars are made from recycled plastic bottles, part of Croakies' commitment to minimizing waste in product design.
Belts
Comfortable, sporty, and simplified, Croakies' belts are perfect for tackling the outdoors or jaunting through Europe. Featuring a variety of artisan designs and prints, this line of unisex belts fits any waist up to 42 inches; all belts can be trimmed to adjust to your waist size. They are made from recycled plastic bottles, part of Croakies' commitment to minimizing waste in product design.
Use and Fit
Wear loose or snug anywhere along frames with a medium profile. Fits most frames
Soft, comfortable, and adventure-ready retainers to complement your laid-back style
Wear loose or snug, behind ear. Minimal profile with interchangeable ends
Wear loose or snug, behind ear. Minimal profile with interchangeable ends and durable climbing rope.
Same great design as Orignial Croakies to accommodate smaller frames
Fits any waist up to 42 inches; all belts can be trimmed to adjust to your waist size; unisex design
Size
16 Inches; XL size offers additional width
14 and 28 inches
14, 16, 18 inches
24 inches
13 inches
42 inches; trim for a custom fit
Material
Neoprene
Cotton, polyester
Stainless steel
Woven climbing rope
Neoprene
Polyester
Colors and Designs
Solids, prints
Solids, prints
Solids
Solids
Solids, prints
Solids, prints
- 14” long (each side) & 1/2” wide
- Knitted cotton yarn
- Adjustable slider bead
- Washable
- Custom imprinting available
How To Measure Your Shoe Size
Here are the best shoe size conversion charts - in US, UK, European, and inches, for men's, kid's and women's shoes.
If you've ever wondered "What size shoe is a 38?" (It is a men's size 7.5 in the US) or "What is a size 40 in shoes?" (that'd be a US men's size 9.5), read on to learn how to measure shoe sizes in different countries.
How do you measure shoe size? It is possible to measure your own foot using a ruler or a Brannock device, but since our feet our three dimensional, this will only approximate your measurements. After you've measured your foot, try using our conversion charts below to see what your size is. Be mindful that different brands, like Altra running shoes vs. Brooks running shoes vs. Oboz hiking boots, maybe run slightly different in sizes.
Women's Shoe Size Conversions
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 35 | 2 | 8.1875" | 20.8 |
4.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 8.375" | 21.3 |
5 | 35-36 | 3 | 8.5" | 21.6 |
5.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 8.75" | 22.2 |
6 | 36-37 | 4 | 8.875" | 22.5 |
6.5 | 37 | 4.5 | 9.0625" | 23 |
7 | 37-38 | 5 | 9.25" | 23.5 |
7.5 | 38 | 5.5 | 9.375" | 23.8 |
8 | 38-39 | 6 | 9.5" | 24.1 |
8.5 | 39 | 6.5 | 9.6875" | 24.6 |
9 | 39-40 | 7 | 9.875" | 25.1 |
9.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 10" | 25.4 |
10 | 40-41 | 8 | 10.1875" | 25.9 |
10.5 | 41 | 8.5 | 10.3125" | 26.2 |
11 | 41-42 | 9 | 10.5" | 26.7 |
11.5 | 42 | 9.5 | 10.6875" | 27.1 |
12 | 42-43 | 10 | 10.875" | 27.6 |
Men's Shoe Size Conversions
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 39 | 5.5 | 9.25" | 23.5 |
6.5 | 39 | 6 | 9.5" | 24.1 |
7 | 40 | 6.5 | 9.625" | 24.4 |
7.5 | 40-41 | 7 | 9.75" | 24.8 |
8 | 41 | 7.5 | 9.9375" | 25.4 |
8.5 | 41-42 | 8 | 10.125" | 25.7 |
9 | 42 | 8.5 | 10.25" | 26 |
9.5 | 42-43 | 9 | 10.4375" | 26.7 |
10 | 43 | 9.5 | 10.5625" | 27 |
10.5 | 43-44 | 10 | 10.75" | 27.3 |
11 | 44 | 10.5 | 10.9375" | 27.9 |
11.5 | 44-45 | 11 | 11.125" | 28.3 |
12 | 45 | 11.5 | 11.25" | 28.6 |
13 | 46 | 12.5 | 11.5625" | 29.4 |
14 | 47 | 13.5 | 11.875" | 30.2 |
15 | 48 | 14.5 | 12.1875" | 31 |
16 | 49 | 15.5 | 12.5" | 31.8 |
Big Kid Shoe Size Conversions (7 – 12 years)
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
---|---|---|---|---|
3.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 8.625" | 21.9 |
4 | 36 | 3 | 8.75" | 22.2 |
4.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 9" | 22.9 |
5 | 37 | 4 | 9.125" | 23.2 |
5.5 | 37 | 4.5 | 9.25" | 23.5 |
6 | 38 | 5 | 9.5" | 24.1 |
6.5 | 38 | 5.5 | 9.625" | 24.4 |
7 | 39 | 6 | 9.75" | 24.8 |
Little Kid Shoe Size Conversions (4 – 7 years)
US Sizes | Euro Sizes | UK Sizes | Inches | CM |
---|---|---|---|---|
10.5 | 27 | 9.5 | 6.625" | 16.8 |
11 | 28 | 10 | 6.75" | 17.1 |
11.5 | 29 | 10.5 | 7" | 17.8 |
12 | 30 | 11 | 7.125" | 18.1 |
12.5 | 30 | 11.5 | 7.25" | 18.4 |
13 | 31 | 12 | 7.5" | 19.1 |
13.5 | 31 | 12.5 | 7.625" | 19.4 |
1 | 32 | 13 | 7.75" | 19.7 |
1.5 | 33 | 14 | 8" | 20.3 |
2 | 33 | 1 | 8.125" | 20.6 |
2.5 | 34 | 1.5 | 8.25" | 21 |
3 | 34 | 2 | 8.5" | 21.6 |
FAQ & Tips
- What if I am between shoe sizes? We recommend you should size up, especially in active & sports shoes. This includes running shoes and hiking boots.
- Does 0.5 size make a difference in shoes? Yes, it certainly does! Wearing shoes that are too small can cause pain and injuries. Blisters, lose of toenails and bunions can all result from wearing shoes that are even 0.5 size too small. These are common ailments of beginner runners.
- Is one foot bigger than the other? It is common for people to have one foot that is slightly bigger than the other. Our tip is that you should buy shoes that fit the larger foot (buy pairs of shoes in the larger size of the two).
- Should shoes be tight or lose? Unfortunately, this is not a simple question. Shoes should not be too tight or too lose. You should be able to put a thumbs width at the end of your toe box, between your big toe and the pointy end of the shoe. You should also be able to snuggly fit your index finger between your heel and the back of the shoe. If you have not much (or not enough!) space in either of these areas, try a different size shoe.
- When should I try on shoes? A great tip for runners is to try on running shoes at the end of a work day. As you run, just like when you are on your feet for work, your feet swell. You will want to try on running shoes when your feet are at their largest. This allows them to still fit comfortably after a long distance run.
- What size shoe should I buy? This shoe chart is not a guarantee your shoes will fit. If you are in the area of Memphis, Tennessee, run on in to one of our running specialty & gear stores and our experienced fit experts will help you out!
Image below: A Brannock device is one tool run specialists use to measure shoe size. It can measure not only foot length, but also foot width.