Mario Batali ordered 200 pairs of orange Crocs because the color was discontinued.

In an interview with Details, Mario Batali  has revealed that Crocs is discontinuing the bright-orange clogs which have become the chef's signature footwear. "They're gonna stop the Mario Batali orange! It's preposterous!" he exclaimed, adding that he has placed a final order for 200 pairs. And while Crocs is indeed discontinuing the bright-orange clog beloved by Batali, the chef's namesake line of Bistro Mario Batali Vent Clogs will still be available, and additional designs are in the works. 

In an interview with Details, Mario Batali  has revealed that Crocs is discontinuing the bright-orange clogs which have become the chef’s signature footwear. “They’re gonna stop the Mario Batali orange! It’s preposterous!” he exclaimed, adding that he has placed a final order for 200 pairs. And while Crocs is indeed discontinuing the bright-orange clog beloved by Batali, the chef’s namesake line of Bistro Mario Batali Vent Clogs will still be available, and additional designs are in the works. 

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