Hi all, this is my first post and i joined this forum today just to comment in this thread.
I live in South Africa and believe it or not, own a company who makes Creepers. Just found it really interesting that a topic like this is being discussed when we have been predicting a mass comeback of the style for a while now.
I don't think the style ever really dissapeared but (IMO) I can't imagine it coming back THAT strong (not that it wouldn't be a good thing).
I could be wrong but it reminds me of western wear; it never goes away, it's always kinda popular, but it never really goes fully mainstream (thank god).