Thought Crocs were bad? Now there's a RUNNING SHOE Crosskix to rival the garish plastic footwear Crosskix are invention of Eric Saligumba Made of EVA, the soft foam composite used to make Crocs Come in range of colours and will cost around £40 when available to buy Crocs have a new rival in the ugly shoe stakes... a recyclable running shoe made from the same foam as the garish holey plastic footwear. Made of soft foam composite ELA, Crosskix are the invention of Eric Saligumba, who has spent months working on the colourful plastic trainer. Speaking about his invention he said: 'Let's face it....there is really ONLY one brand out there that dominates the EVA (soft foam composite) footwear category. We all know who that is. But if you're like MANY other folks, you've probably have said to yourself..."they're comfortable, but I wouldn't be caught with them on!" ' Scroll down for video demo Crosskix are the invention of Eric Saligumba, who launched the product on Kickstarter to seek funding Eric has launched the product on Kickstarter where he is seeking funding to put the shoe into development. The brand says their goal was to design a sportier, functional shoe that 'everyone can proudly wear for multiple uses'. Saligumba and his team spent over four years designing and testing the shoe, which is made out of three separate components and available in a range of colours. The shoe can also be accessorised with clip-on Crossbits, just like Crocs buttons. Crosskix also feature air and water drain holes, allowing air to circulate and provide ventilation. It also means the shoe can be used in wet weather conditions, to run along a beach or wash the car. The soft shoes have a contoured footbed and are reputedly beneficial for the after-sport care of your feet. They are also 100 per cent recyclable - and if you do recycle you'll receive a 15 per cent discount off your next pair (If you really want one...). Crosskix can also be accessorised with clip-on Crossbits, just like buttons that can be popped onto the holes in Crocs 'Unlike other foam composite shoes, Crosskix are made with separate components allowing for greater flexibility and a 'real' shoe feel' Saligumba says he designed Crosskix, left, because he liked the concept of Crocs, right, but not the design Crosskix have a contoured footbed and are reputedly beneficial for the after-sport care of your feet - they are also 100 per cent recyclable, and if you do recycle you'll receive a 15 per cent discount off your next pair. VIDEO See a demo of the recyclable running shoe here...