I converted!

[tony609]

Well sort of! I got my first pair pair of Crocs..the Flip flops. I love them. I will be giving them a quick unexpected 2 1/2 day workoput at WDW next weekend. I can't wait!

 

[precious pixie]

Do you love them. I cant bring myself to buy the reg crocs even though everyone raves about them. I saw the flip flops on their website and thought they looked much better. I would be all for trying something that makes walking around down here in the hot sun more comfortable

 

[tony609]

So Far I love them..so comfortable in TX weather.

 

[Ilovestitch]

I have two pairs of the Crocs Athens and my boyfriend has one pair that his brother keeps wearing!

They are SO comfy!

 

[Corryn]

I am curious....Back in the '80's when I was in high school up in The Bronx, there were these plastic shoes the Chinese ladies used to sell. We all had them, they went really well with our school uniforms and because they were so cheap, you could buy a bunch of them.
But once the warmer weather hit, your feet would S W E A T !!!

When I saw these Crocks, I immediately thought of the plastic shoes from high school. I asked the man who was selling them at the NYTimes Travel Show and he had no clue what I was talking about...Excuse me, he wasn't a man, he was probably just born when I was wearing them!

The kid told me that because there are so many air holes in the shoes, your feet don't sweat, a pair of plastic shoes that I had also had a bunch of holes in them and they Still made my feet sweat.
What is so great about these shoes? What makes them better than sneakers?

Thanks!

 

[zookeeper]

We called them Jelly Shoes in the 80's around here and I know exactly what you're talking about!!! I've often wondered the same thing, but I can never seem to get a straight answer out of anyone who's a Croc-wearer. It's almost like they don't want to say...hmmm! I did have one friend who said how great they were because you could just rinse them off easily when they started to stink (Eww!) and she also said that they would squish and squeak when they were wet, but in spite of all this she loves them and would recommend them to anyone. I still don't get it!

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

Well sort of! I got my first pair pair of Crocs..the Flip flops. I love them. I will be giving them a quick unexpected 2 1/2 day workoput at WDW next weekend. I can't wait!

Ok, I saw these, too. I can't stand the looks of the "regular" Crocs, but these I MIGHT be able to handle. I love flip flops.

How do they fit? I looked on the website and they only come in full sizes, normally I would take a 7.5. I have very narrow feet. Should I go with a 7 or 8? Where did you get them? I have not seen them in stores?

TIA

 

[Robindianne]

Jellies are plastic. Crocs are not. They are kind of like a sponge only non-poreous. Their Web site says, "Ventilated so dirt and air pass through but made of space-age material so they are odorless and virtually weightless. Ergonomic and orthotic, Crocs mold to your feet." and

"1.) Really soft, super comfortable, molds to your feet
2.) Barely there, weighing only 6 ounces
3.) Vented so air passes through, keeping feet cool
4.) Non-marking slip-resistant soles *
5.) Bacteria and odor resistant
6.) Ultra-hip Italian styling
7.) Port holes allow water and sand to pass through
8.) Can be sterilized in water and bleach
9.) Easy maintenance, just wipe clean
10.) Orthotic molded foot bed for ultimate comfort and support"

I have to say I don't necessarily agree with 6. Re: 4 if you wear them down, they eventually get slick on wet floors.

I like them because they truly are the most comfortable shoes I own. I wish there was a dressy version that I could wear to work and such though. You know what the material reminds me of? That yellowish stuff on display at Lowes and Home Depot that's used to squirt in for insulation. Foamy soft. Not like rubber exactly. Not like plastic AT ALL. They were my running shoes a few years ago when I lived in Hawaii, jogging up and down very steep roads (highway to ocean) and I even ran along the water line, getting salt water and sand in them and continuing to run as they dried out. Yes they made a squeek, but even drying salt didn't irritate my feet.

Anyway, hope that helps. Summing up my opinion: comfy as all heck, not too spendy, not too pretty BTW I have the Beach model as mine are short fat feet.

 

[tony609]

I actually went with the 9..i usually wear a 9.5...I love the Athens crocs (flip flops) I haven't bought the regular croc yet. I thought I would never spend $30.00 on a pair of flip flops, when you can get flip flops at Walmart for $4.00.... I am now contemplating a second pair, in a different color. They are extremely comfortable. I actually forget I have them on.

I got mine at Dicks sporting goods....but Nordstroms carry them too as do many places.

 

[katied]

I just bought my pair of Athens today. I wear sandles all summer long, but only sometimes flip flops. However, as soon as I put on the Athens, they were so comfortable. I bought mine at Dicks Sporting Goods (in the Chicagoland area). I normally wear size 7 1/2, and size 7 was perfect. My foot's about medium to narrow width. I switched to the Crocs for the rest of the day of shopping. After an hour, I didn't notice the toe thing anymore, and am thrilled with them. I'm still not sure about the regular Crocs, but I'm happy with these. I'll test them on Monday with my walk to/from the train to work - this will give me about 3 miles of walking in them. If I'm still happy, I'll take them to DW.

I went shopping for Crocs at Von Maur, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Hallmark. At each store, I was really suprised by how many people were stopping to try them on! Maybe if I do break down and buy the regular ones too, I won't look so crazy! I just think my husband would refuse to leave the hotel room with me wearing shorts and the regular Crocs (unless they become the latest fashion).

 

[katallo]

I bought the Athens and really like them. We saw the Islanders in Orlando airport. They are little more dressy, but fo rnow I'm enjoying the warm weather in my flip flops!

 

[Alice Sr.]

I just bought my pair of Athens today. I wear sandles all summer long, but only sometimes flip flops. However, as soon as I put on the Athens, they were so comfortable. I bought mine at Dicks Sporting Goods (in the Chicagoland area). I normally wear size 7 1/2, and size 7 was perfect. My foot's about medium to narrow width. I switched to the Crocs for the rest of the day of shopping. After an hour, I didn't notice the toe thing anymore, and am thrilled with them. I'm still not sure about the regular Crocs, but I'm happy with these. I'll test them on Monday with my walk to/from the train to work - this will give me about 3 miles of walking in them. If I'm still happy, I'll take them to DW.

I went shopping for Crocs at Von Maur, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Hallmark. At each store, I was really suprised by how many people were stopping to try them on! Maybe if I do break down and buy the regular ones too, I won't look so crazy! I just think my husband would refuse to leave the hotel room with me wearing shorts and the regular Crocs (unless they become the latest fashion).

I bought mine a month or two ago online after going to about every shoe, department and sporting good store (including Dick's) and not finding them. What colors did you see there? I ordered the navy/khaki but would like the green/fushia one too I think.

TIA,
Alice

 

[katied]

You probably would go to the same Dick's as me. I'm also in the western burbs. I did not see the pink/green combo. I did see Red/Black - generally only in larger sizes; Pearl/Turq.; Chocolate/Blue; Black; Light Blue/Pearl; Red/White.

There may have been more colors. It just all started to blend together. I was trying to find the Cayman to try on, but only found the Beach version, which doesn't fit my foot. I also did not see the Nile in any stores.

Von Maur at Yorktown also has them. Prices are all 29.99. Dick's had the larger selection though.