Rubber has suddenly become a favorite designer material, and I personally can’t imagine why.

Here are the famous Marc Jacobs ‘Mouse’ shoes in a low-cut, round-toe, rubber incarnation…

…in silver:

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…in black:

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…in red:

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…in transparent:

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…in white, in transparent yellow….well, you get the idea. The thing is, these are not even lined–like rain shoes are. I’m a little….baffled.

But I tell you what! If you really like the look and feel of rubber shoes, don’t feel like you have to shell out the $150 for the Marc Jacobs shoes. These Crocs ‘Prima Ballet’ are only $30!!!

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