Crocs in a Crunch

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In an ironic twist of fate, the main selling point of Crocs—their indestructibility—could be the very thing that leads to their downfall. The company is currently facing a massive surplus of unsold stock and lost nearly $200 million last year, due to the fact that everyone who ever wanted a pair of Crocs probably has one by now (and they're holding up just fine, thanks). If the company's debt isn't paid off by September, it could mean the end for clunky rubber footwear as we know it. Investment manager Damon Vickers tells the Washington Post: "They're zombie-ish. They're dead and they don't know it." [Washington Post]