In Jain tradition, mendicants have traditionally walked barefoot. Keeping life simple and avoiding unnecessary attachment, they may wear only very plain, non-leather footwear if needed, but many prefer to stay barefoot or use plain cotton sandals. Wearing modern footwear like Crocs is not part of traditional practice and would depend on the sangh (temple community) rules you follow. Generally, monks aim for simplicity and non-violence, and leather is avoided; modern non-leather options are sometimes allowed, but many communities still prefer barefoot or very simple sandals. In short, Maharaj wearing Crocs would be unusual and not standard Jain practice; it would depend on local maryada. You can read about chappal norms and modest dress here and general monastic dress norms here .