Is it the Crocs or the Klutz?

[JDiva02]

I finally bought a pair of Nile crocs--just could not stand the clunky original style. I love the Niles--so comfortable and airy and gives great support w/o being heavy.

Only problem is that several times while walking in the Niles I've stumbled when I caught the inner upper part of the shoe (just below the edge where the big toe is) on the ground. I don't usually stumble around like that. Has any one had a similar problem with Crocs? Or am I just a klutz?

thanks

LSL

 

[camreesmom]

not wishing you bad luck but I'm really hoping it is just you. I just ordered a pair of the Niles yesterday and I'm not the most graceful person in the world.

 

[mnasmom3]

I'm sorry, but I about spit out my soda as I read your post. Not laughing at you, mind you, but with you. I, too, cannot walk in those shoes. I know exactly the stumble you're talking about. I did it 3 times in one day with that pair of shoes. Lucky for me though that the pair I had on weren't mine. I was wearing my mothers to see how I liked them. I discovered I don't. So, it's either the shoes or we're both klutzes. I'm really not particularly klutzy though. Interested in hearing other shoe owners experiences.

 

[JDiva02]

Well that makes me feel marginally better that others stumble as well in Crocs. I'm no ballerina but I usually manage to stay upright!

I love my Niles--so I will keep walking in them--maybe I can train myself to walk so I don't fall all over the place.

LSL

 

[camreesmom]

haven't fallen YET......but it's only been 3 hours but dang, these shoes are comfy!!!!!

 

[Our2Girls&Disney]

DH and the kids thought it was a complete riot everytime I tripped. They were actually counting the number of times I tripped. They thought it was me, not me, it is the shoes.

 

[swilphil]

I have two pairs of Niles, am generally clutzy, but I haven't had this problem when I walk in them.

I did have a problem walking at WDW with my old worn crocs. I slipped in MGM on the white lines painted on the street and on wet, wooden stairs. So I bought a new pair of Mary Janes, and I was fine.

 

[motomom]

I too own a pair of crocs and wore them at work as a nurse. They are comfortable, but I tripped over myself more than I can count when wearing the crocs. Our hospital actually created a new policy which no longer allows us to wear crocs for that very reason.

 

[paDISnut]

I trip at least twice every time I'm out in mine....I don't do that in any other shoe product...but I still like them...

 

[aubriee]

Another tripper here. The inner upper edge of all my Crocs have a tendency to grab. Also if they get the least bit worn and I step in a muddy area I go sliding.

 

[reservations4five]

just wanted to add my .02 cents here...

yesterday at work wearing my crocs, tripped over a chair leaving a pts room and fell into the doorway. Normally I am not a klutzy person but thanks to this brilliant move I have a hairline fracture in my left hand now!! I caught myself full weight on the door way. Of course I was to embarrassed to immediately feel any pain.

BE CAREFUL!!

At least I can laugh about it now but I think that is due to the pain pills

 

[lexeka]

Ok, what are Nile crocs? I just have the regular ones!

 

[smi727]

This type of fall is affectionately known in our family as the "crocs flop". I don't know what it is but I always seem the catch the toe of my crocs on the ground. It usually happens outside, never inside. But it's not enought to bother me. I'll keep wearing my crocs!

 

[JDiva02]

thanks for all the replies--I love my crocs so I think I will practice lifting my feet when I walk.

Nile crocs are a croc style more like a open-toe sandal. There is a wide band across the top of the foot and the toes are open. The top band also has cut-out on the sides.
If you go to any shoe site online you can find a picture.

thanks again

Lee

 

[coffeeandfags]

Klutzs of the world unite!!
I wear Athens for work, and if i trip once in a shift, i trip 10 times! My workmates used to think it was fun, but ive done it for so long now, it doesnt even raise a smile anymore

The soles seem to stick on the carpet, unfortunately i dont and my body keeps going

 

[mommyceratops]

Oh this is too funny! Of course I am laughing with you not at you.

I only trip in my crocs if they are wearing down on the soles.

But I often just trip without shoes on for no aparent reason. DH asks me if the air jumps up and trips me.

One time I fell going UP the stairs and sprained my ankle! I loved trying to explain that one.

Then there was the time I was pregnant and fell down the stairs holding my older son DH got so scared he jumped over me (like superman) Amazingly no one was hurt.

 

[Talking Hands]

I do it all the time with all my Crocs. I stumble in any shoes I wear! It's me and not the shoes. When I am in a FIBRO FLARE my foot drops and I catch it and stumble.

 

[inloveindisney]

I trip in the regular crocs. My husband laughs hysterically every time too! I thought it was just me and my big feet, but maybe it is common.
I love them, though (have the disney ones), so I just keep wearing them-just have to remember to pick up my feet. I do have to "think" when walking though and that is kind of annoying.

 

[Donald&Tinkerbell]

but it used to happen in my sneakers too so I guess I'm just a klutz.

 

[Pooh_Bear_92]

Wow.
Just searched Nile Crocs and I have to admit they are alot nicer then the originals, not so clunky an all! look very comfy too!