Microsoft's50th anniversaryThe celebrations don't seem to be over yet. Microsoft has launched limited-edition Windows XP-themed Crocs shoes, multiple employees have revealed. If that Bliss wallpaper on your feet isn’t enough to take you back 50 years, the shoe even comes with a pair of eyelet clips.
Microsoft employees can now pre-order the anniversary-edition Crocs shoes, reportedly giving them "first access" ahead of their "global launch." The $80 Crocs shoe also comes with a six-pack of Microsoft Jibbitz stickers that can be applied to the shoes, as well as some nostalgic touches like the original MSN logo, Internet Explorer icon, Clippy, and mouse pointer.
The Crocs feature the iconic blue sky and white clouds pattern from the Windows XP wallpaper on the upper, paired with a green sole to mimic grass. The photo, which depicts the rolling hills and blue skies of California, started out as a stock photo before Microsoft acquired the rights and set it as the default wallpaper for millions of Windows XP users. It is probably the most viewed photo in the world, making it instantly recognizable to many people.
You also get a Bliss drawstring backpack, in case onlookers are confused about whether your shoes are Windows XP wallpaper or not. Hopefully every pair of backpacks doesn't smell like dusty beige computers, and Internet Explorer doesn't automatically install when you put it on.