are the crocs at walmart & payless the same as the real thing

[PA Princess]

I have owned real crocs for myself for the last few years and I love them. In fact, I have literally worn them out by constant use (and I live in the northeast where it is too cold to wear a chunk of each year, so that is saying something).

When I first considered crocs, bought a pair of Airwalks from Payless...they seemed okay at the store and on a trial run at home. But as soon as my real crocs arrived in the mail, those from Payless were returned. I think imitation are probably fine if you had not had real, but I think it would be hard to go back. The price of crocs is really very reasonable when you consider the price of so many shoes on the market. I used to be a big Ked sneaker wearer and those cost about the same.

Now for the kids I have bought them the airwalk from Payless, and all 4 have been very happy. Kids grow so fast and none of mine have feet issues at this point so the knock offs have been fine. My toddler especially has LOVED these shoes and she was said when the weather turned colder and I put them away (plus she had outgrown them)

My older kids still wear their "crocs" if the weather turns mild. In fact, I just bought one kid another pair of "crocs" from Payless since it has been such a mild fall/winter season here and he fell in love with a pair of camoflouge crocs. That is another plus to payless, they have some fun, creative designs for the kiddos.

 

[DizkneeDenna]

I have had both the Payless Airwalk and the Nothinz brand of crocs....two problems with them that got me to switch to the real deal.

1st.....boy do they stink after awhile! No matter what I did when I wore them with no socks you end up with stinky feet!

2nd...and this was the bigger problem - after wearing them for a few months the bottom wears smooth and this causes major slipping when on any waxed floor or wet pavement....I mean like walking on ice. I finally threw out my off brands and switched to Crocs....no more problems!

Hope his helps,
Denna

 

[Chickysmom]

There is a nother thread on here with a web site and codes for making that Croc purchase a little cheaper....I have also seen them for sale in our Gottschalk's and they often get great sales on shoes.

 

[BusyMomto3]

There is a nother thread on here with a web site and codes for making that Croc purchase a little cheaper....I have also seen them for sale in our Gottschalk's and they often get great sales on shoes.

Just posted a new thread, but at www.tafford.com on their clearance page, real Crocs are on sale for $19.99 in select colors and sizes. I just got another pair!