--- description: Though "High Road" goes highbrow, the Babbo chef sticks with his pedestrian kicks title: Here Are 10 Photos of Mario Batali in Orange Crocs image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3c513da738b935f3/6986975ee8524bac9a6036e5/mario-batali-crocs003.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # In Honor of Mario Batali's New Show, Here Are 10 Photos of Him in Crocs by [Sarah Begley](/author/sarah-begley/) ## Sarah Begley Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 12, 2014 7:50 PM CUT  Mario Batali "leans in" to his orange Crocs. Mario Batali "leans in" to his orange Crocs.Roger Kisby—WireImage/Dailymotion by [Sarah Begley](/author/sarah-begley/) ## Sarah Begley Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 12, 2014 7:50 PM CUT 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_](http://www.hulu.com/the-high-road-with-mario-batali "undefined"), 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](http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/11/26/why-mario-batali-just-frantically-ordered-200-pairs-of-orange-crocs/ "undefined") of the comfy shoes last year and has his name on a [special line](http://www.crocs.com/crocs-bistro-mario-batali-edition/10100,default,pd.html "undefined") 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.  Mario Batali "leans in" to his orange Crocs. Roger Kisby—WireImage/Dailymotion  Batali dons dusty, decorated Crocs shoes while watching an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. Patrick Semansky—AP  Crocs pair elegantly with motor scooters, as Batali demonstrates while riding into a "Good Morning America" taping. Raymond Hall—FilmMagic  Anita Hill looks like she loves Batali's Crocs. Jemal Countess—Time Warner/Getty Images  Batali in Crocs decorated with a skull-and-crossbones charm. Splash News/Corbis  Batali wows Meredith Vieira and Jimmy Fallon while wearing Crocs. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank  Crocs: great for the city or the country. Amanda Edwards—Getty Images  Batali's signature cookware matches his signature Crocs. Jeff R. Bottari—Getty Images  Matching your Crocs to your vest is all the rage Andy Kropa‚—Invision/AP  At least one of these people actually looks cute in Crocs. 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