In Honor of Mario Batali’s New Show, Here Are 10 Photos of Him in Crocs

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Mario Batali’s new show may be shot in black and white, but that doesn’t mean he’s not still making the most of his signature orange Crocs.

The Hulu series, The High Road With Mario Batali, debuted today with an episode guest starring George Stephanopoulos, who Batali asks to don the “footwear of choice: orange slippers like mine.”

“I am not worthy!” says Stephanopoulos.

“Oh yes you are,” replies Batali, who famous purchased 200 pairs of the comfy shoes last year and has his name on a special line of Crocs’ black and orange “Bistro” shoes. After Stephanopoulos slips on a pair, the chef admits, “At this point, actually, George, I find you sexually attractive now!”

“That’s a little weird,” says the ABC anchor.

Sex symbols or clown shoes, don’t expect the foam clogs to disappear from Batali’s wardrobe anytime soon.

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Mario Batali "leans in" to his orange Crocs.Roger Kisby—WireImage/Dailymotion
Mario Batali
Batali dons dusty, decorated Crocs shoes while watching an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.Patrick Semansky—AP
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Crocs pair elegantly with motor scooters, as Batali demonstrates while riding into a "Good Morning America" taping.Raymond Hall—FilmMagic
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Anita Hill looks like she loves Batali's Crocs. Jemal Countess—Time Warner/Getty Images
Mario Batali walks his dog Willie in New York city
Batali in Crocs decorated with a skull-and-crossbones charm.Splash News/Corbis
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Batali wows Meredith Vieira and Jimmy Fallon while wearing Crocs.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Mario Batali Book Signing For "Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home To Yours"
Crocs: great for the city or the country.Amanda Edwards—Getty Images
Chef Mario Batali's signature cookware and Crocs shoes are presented on the prep table during a cooking demonstration at the "Winter In Venice" at The Venetian on November 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Batali's signature cookware matches his signature Crocs.Jeff R. Bottari—Getty Images
Mario Batali
Matching your Crocs to your vest is all the rageAndy Kropa‚—Invision/AP
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At least one of these people actually looks cute in Crocs.Neilson Barnard—Getty Images

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