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sports mode en · NOUN
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(Internet, humorous, uncountable) Wearing crocs and flipping the heel strap from the frontward position to the back, securing it around the ankle for a snug, supportive fit; the alternative to "relaxed mode" where the strap rests on the shoe's top.
Personally, no one should wear them (unless you’re 10 and under or you are on the deck of your boat)...but you certainly shouldn’t wear the strap. Sports Mode makes an already ridiculous shoe – even more ridiculous.
2019 February 7, “Do You Wear Croc’s In “Sports Mode””, in KATM - Cat Country 103.3 FM, archived from the original on 22 Aug 2019:No, these casual sartorial dreamers want to turn their Crocs into full-on athletic footwear by entering them into what the internet has deemed “sport mode.”
2021, Myers, Quinn, “Putting the Theory of Crocs in ‘Sports Mode’ to the Test”, in Mel Magazine:Crocs previously tweeted “Bestie are you ok your Crocs aren’t in sport mode” and “It’s a sport mode kind of day isn't it” to followers.
2023 July 7, Clark, Poppy, “Crocs in 'sport mode' shouldn't be used for actual sport”, in Stuff.co.nz:The idea of “sport mode” for Crocs is rooted in sarcasm, but there is some truth to the fact that the tab will make your Crocs more activity-friendly. So, if you have a pair of Crocs and flip down the tab, congratulations, you just went into “sport mode”.
2024 June 25, Boly, Jake, “Don’t Work Out In Your Crocs, Even If They’re In “Sport Mode””, in That Fit Friend:Sports mode is for those who walk with purpose, ensuring the Crocs will remain secure even if you're running away from the ball at the stroke of midnight.
2019 February 1, Mochizuki, Koh, “Did You Know Crocs Have A 'Sports Mode'? Yeah, Neither Did We.”, in Comic Sands:
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(uncountable) A feature that sharpens a car's performance by making it more responsive, primarily by adjusting the throttle, transmission, and sometimes stiffening the suspension and steering, giving a sportier, more engaged driving feel for spirited driving.
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