sports mode

Noun

sports mode (uncountable)

1. (Internet, humorous) Wearing crocs and flipping the heel strap from the frontward position to the back, securing it around the ankle for a snug, supportive fit; the alternative to "relaxed mode" where the strap rests on the shoe's top.
   • Sports mode is for those who walk with purpose, ensuring the Crocs will remain secure even if you're running away from the ball at the stroke of midnight.2019 February 1, Mochizuki, Koh, “Did You Know Crocs Have A 'Sports Mode'? Yeah, Neither Did We.”, in Comic Sands
   • Personally, no one should wear them (unless you’re 10 and under or you are on the deck of your boat)...but you certainly shouldn’t wear the strap. Sports Mode makes an already ridiculous shoe – even more ridiculous.2019 February 7, “Do You Wear Croc’s In “Sports Mode””, in KATM - Cat Country 103.3 FM, archived from the original on 22 Aug 2019
2. A feature that sharpens a car's performance by making it more responsive, primarily by adjusting the throttle, transmission, and sometimes stiffening the suspension and steering, giving a sportier, more engaged driving feel for spirited driving.