Why it worked
The video leverages a highly aesthetic, slow-motion presentation of a popular brand's new product, tapping into the 'coquette' and 'customized Crocs' trends to drive desire.
Product placement
Crocs Crafted Lace: (a) ACTS — the creator displays, holds, and models the shoes, demonstrating their design and aesthetic appeal. Removing the shoes would leave the video with no content. Crocs US Shop: (b) APPEARS — the handle is tagged in the caption as the source for the product.