If you like Crocs, you better buy them NOW.

[Mrsduck101]

I love the Capri Flip Flops, I need to buy a couple pairs just in case I'm not a big fan of the 'beach' style, but the flip flops are cute and so comfy

My kids all love their Crocs, they would be upset if they can't get them anymore.

 

[momrek06]

I have tried several of the knock-offs and they are NOT the same, not even close. If Crocs goes under, I will definitely stock up on them.

Marsha

My DSis has the ones from Marshalls, other DSis has the ones from Target, and they are HARD PLASTIC...I tried them on, they are very uncomfortable.

Having two pairs of Crocs and one pair of the Croc flipflops...the Bean Crocs aka Coastal Clogs are FABULOUS...very comfy and the price is awesome...$9.95. You really have to try Beans before you judge them.

 

[JR6ooo4]

I can't paste this chart and keep the formating so here is a link.

http://moneycentral.msn.com/investo...?Symbol=crox&lstStatement=Income&stmtView=Ann

Crocs' shares plunge as sandal sales sink
CEO vows 'new strategies' to go with forecast of fourth-quarter loss

By Matt Andrejczak, MarketWatch

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crocs Inc. shares plunged 45% Thursday, stumbling after the colorful sandal maker reported a whopping third-quarter loss and warned of further financial pain as it downsizes what was once a high-flying business to better match sharply reduced demand.

Crocs /quotes/comstock/15*!crox/quotes/nls/crox (CROX 2.80, -0.32, -10.26%) , whose first shoe hit the market five years ago, is writing off excess sandal inventory, slashing its spending budget by 50%, and shuttering its Brazil plant. It shut down a factory in Canada earlier this year.

The company expects to lose between 50 and 65 cents a share in the fourth quarter on sales of up to $120 million.

For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, Crocs posted a net loss of $148 million, or $1.79 a share, battered by inventory write-downs and restructuring charges.

Quarterly sales dropped 32% to $174 million.

The company's fortunes stand in stark contrast to a year ago, when its lightweight shoes were widely popular and consumers were more open to making discretionary purchases. Crocs made $57 million in the third quarter of 2007.

Looking to the longer term, "we are enacting new strategies aimed at reinvigorating our top-line such as developing new and innovative product lines, and refining our merchandising and distribution strategy," CEO Ron Snyder said in a statement.
/quotes/comstock/15*!crox/quotes/nls/crox CROX 2.80, -0.32, -10.26%


Crocs, based near Boulder, Colo., grew like gangbusters after 2003. It expanded into 90 countries, selling 250 different types of shoes for adults and kids.

The company's initial public offering in February 2006 raised $208 million, making it one of the richest ever for a U.S. footwear company.

But the shares began to collapse late last year, after zooming above the $70 level.

The stock closed Thursday at $1.05.

Matt Andrejczak is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco.

I am not buying any right now, and my two pairs are really worn out, due to no work at my job.

the $10 ones sound about right for a cheapo piece of foam! (that magically keeps my back from hurting while spending 10-16 hours walking around a theme park)
Mikeeee

 

[Sorsha]

Crocs CEO responds to the Washington Post article.
I think rumors of the company's demise are a bit premature.

 

[dolphinrescuegirl]

Does anyone else think that the demise of the Crocs brand really didn't have all that much to do with the declining economy? I think they got so popular, so fast, that all of a sudden everyone had them, and tons and tons of knock offs were being made, and Crocs were just everywhere? Just like any "fad", which is what I consider Crocs to be, they peak in popularity, and then die out. Kind of like Beanie Babies...you can't give those away now, and that had nothing to do with a good or bad economy.

Or am I way over thinking this?

I just don't think this can be totally blamed on the economy.

I managed to give away my lion beanie baby. My dog loves it!!

 

[ead79]

I certainly hope that Crocs stick around. I love mine! I do have several pairs of the original Crocs, but I also have some cute slingback style ones that people don't assume are Crocs and are actually cute. Crocs have been great for my feet, so I hope they stick around!

 

[Kim&Chris]

I certainly hope that Crocs stick around. I love mine! I do have several pairs of the original Crocs, but I also have some cute slingback style ones that people don't assume are Crocs and are actually cute. Crocs have been great for my feet, so I hope they stick around!

Me too. I have a few pairs of Cayman clogs (I know, they're fugly... but just SO comfy) and I just ordered another pair from the crocs website. They have free shipping today and I got another 25% off by using code slx8797.

I really hope they're around for a long time.

 

[Kim&Chris]

I managed to give away my lion beanie baby. My dog loves it!!

 

[ma2jr]

Maybe the actual Crocs brand will be gone or bought by someone else, but the style will stay around as every company seems to have their own line now.

I agree they have something similar everywhere now.

 

[momrek06]

I agree they have something similar everywhere now.

And I think if you are a "seasoned" CROC wearer...and you see a knock-off...try it on, you WILL KNOW instantly whether or not they are comfy or just some HARD PLASTIC shoe. Like I said before, I tried on my DSis from Marshalls or Target, anyway...while she LOVES them...YUCKY, I thought...no way would I even pay $5.00 for those.

So I saw the ones at LLBean....tried them on, AMAZING! Like I said they are $9.95...I got 3 pairs = $30.00 (same price I paid for my ONE pair of Crocs).

 

[D&DDisney]

Oh...I can only dream this is true.

 

[Papa Deuce]

So I saw the ones at LLBean....tried them on, AMAZING! Like I said they are $9.95...I got 3 pairs = $30.00 (same price I paid for my ONE pair of Crocs).

Do they have men's versions?

 

[momrek06]

Do they have men's versions?

PD, my DH has the navy "Coastal Clogs" by LLBEAN. I got those about 6 months ago....I do not see them for Men on their website anymore...possibly sold out.

My Mom bought my Dad the TRELLO from Lands End and they are just as awesome!!! Here is the link and they appear to be "On Sale"!!!
2 pairs of the Trello's for 1 pair of Crocs!

WAIT...read the FINE print....it states "BUY 2 PAIR for $20.00"!!!

http://www.landsend.com/pp/TrelloCl...P&CM_MERCH=IDX_00001__0000000067&origin=index

 

[Papa Deuce]

Thank you!

 

[rowbear]

No thanks. I still care about my appearance. If you buy shoes that fit with all the proper dimensions you don't need some ugly as <bleep> shoes.

 

[diznygirl]

No thanks. I still care about my appearance. If you buy shoes that fit with all the proper dimensions you don't need some ugly as <bleep> shoes.

Well, aren't you a special little snowflake!


Meanwhile, I wonder how many crocs sold today as a result of this news?

 

[kaytieeldr]

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crocs Inc. shares plunged 45% Thursday, stumbling after the colorful sandal maker reported a whopping third-quarter loss and warned of further financial pain as it downsizes what was once a high-flying business to better match sharply reduced demand.

Okay, either this report is from 2008, or the reporter is living on an entirely different calendar from the rest of the world.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I my Crocs! I am reassured by the CEO's message on the website, I don't know what I would wear to WDW if I didn't have my Crocs!

Had to share this with all you Croc lovers:

 

[Elvistelth]

Many of you have mentioned comfort and said you don't care about style. If that's the case you might want to look into these: http://www.spearshoes.com/LgImg.php?imgname=Harlequin+Jester&image=imgs_600%2FJesters%2FR%26Y02.jpg&x=90&y=95

I spoke to a gentleman at my nephew's birthday party and he said they were very comfortable.

 

[torinsmom]

I have often wondered why people seem to feel like it is their business to criticize what shoes other people wear? I mean, really, if you don't like them, don't wear them. And if you don't like that I wear them, don't look at them. It's really pretty simple, you know?