Crocs

Near Gate 19 in T1, this Crocs shop runs 24x7

Right by Gate 19 in T1, Crocs is one of the few footwear stores at HYD that stays open 24x7, so it works for late-night internationals and 4 a.m. departures. It sits airside in the departures area, so you need to clear security before you can shop. Expect standard Crocs pricing rather than heavy airport markups, roughly in line with city malls in India.

The store focuses on core Crocs clogs, sandals, and travel-friendly slip-ons, all in the usual bright colors, plus some neutrals for office trips. Sizes tend to run across men’s, women’s, and kids’ ranges, useful if a child’s sandal snaps before boarding. Stock leans toward lightweight styles that work for long walks through terminals in T1 and for quick slides through security.

The main use case here is emergency footwear: broken straps, soaked shoes in monsoon season, or just realizing your current pair will not survive a 10‑hour connection. There are also Jibbitz charms on the racks near the counter, which can keep kids occupied for a few minutes before boarding at Gate 19. Don’t expect high-end leather or formal shoes; this is pure comfort and casual travel wear.

Practical tip: if your gate is in the low teens in T1, walk to Crocs near Gate 19 about 30 minutes before boarding, buy what you need, then head straight back so you’re not sprinting down the pier at final call.