Let the CROCS discussion begin~

[TheMightyOb]

Ok, I've pretty much only seen the clog looking crocs, and never had much interest in the because their not my style. Thanks to the DIS forums I've started to look into them a little more because everyone is saying how comfortable they are.

For me I was thinking the trailbreak, do all crocs feel the same?

Also note, my back goes haywire if I don't have good shoes, I think I stomp my heels when I walk and jarr my spine or something, so I use heavy duty foam inserts in my workboots when I am wearing them and it really helps, I can usually walk a full 8 hours and no worries...do the crocs give that much "softness" to your step?

So, heres what I am hoping to get - what style you have and how you would rate them for comfort, and any other tips would be great.

Thanks!

 

[design_mom]

Here are the ones I have: http://shop.crocs.com/pc-110-4-cleo.aspx?navcategories=136

I, too, had only really seen the big clog-like ones. DS wanted a pair in the worst way, and I got deal on them (buy one pair, get a second pair at a discount.) I saw these and thought they weren't so bad... but still, I intended them *strictly* for the pool.

I brought them to WDW with the tags still on, and wore my trusty athletic shoes into the park. By evening, my back hurt so badly I could hardly walk. (I don't know what happened, I've worn the shoes before without trouble.) We had intended to go back for the fireworks but I wasn't sure I could do it. My husband is the one who suggested wearing the Crocs. He said, "How much worse could they be than your other shoes? If your back hurts too badly, we'll cut the night short."

My feet and back felt *so* much better in the Crocs. I wore them all week and again for our next trip. They were great. (But be careful around wet/slick spots.)

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I have the mary jane crocs and LOVE them! I too wore tennis shoes on one of my first days there and my feet HURT! I switched to my crocs and had NO problem! I wore them every day of our 12 day trip! My daughters have some and wore theirs too. Plus, if it rains or your feet get wet, it's not a big deal. When we go this year, I will be taking those again. I was wondering though, are the flip flop crocs as good and comfortable as the others? I was thinking of getting some for our trip this year.

 

[PatricenPete]

I've spent the last 3 years as a coffee shop manager. I am on my feet from 8 to sometimes 13 hours a day!!!! I wear my crocs every day and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

My kids wear crocs - in fact they both have multiple pairs!

I have the Crocs Capri flip flops and they are fantastic!

 

[mom2att]

I was wondering though, are the flip flop crocs as good and comfortable as the others?

I have the Crocs Athens flip flops on right now. Wore them all day to a water park yesterday and they saved my feet! I also have two pairs of the Capri flip flops, and I actually like them better. The straps are material and more comfy, but the Athens are great for the water. And both styles are great for walking--supportive and cushiony.

 

[fortcampers]

I swore I would never be "one of those people" who wear those ugly croc shoes----until my dd had a pair and convinced me to "just try them on and feel how comfortable they are". Well, I was hooked. Yes, they aren't the most attractive thing on my feet, but with plantar fascitis and arthritis in my ankle, these are one of the few things I can wear. I even bought some of those things you put in the holes----I have winnie the pooh, eyeore, tigger, a frog, a butterfly and I am almost 44! I recently had foot surgery to remove a bone spur on the top of my first toe joint and was told I would have some swelling for up to 6 months. Since it was winter time, I had to have something to wear that wasn't a sandal when I was subbing at school, so I wore my brown, black or blue ones to school. I agree with whoever said be careful of wet or slick spots, but I think that is mostly when the sole gets worn down. everytime I go to our local wal-mart, I tend to slip in the parking lot--not fall, but i can feel my foot go out and that is when i am wearing my favorite blue ones with all my favorite characters stuck in them. Buy them---you just might like them!

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

I went to Disney in March with some friends. I only brought my Reef flip flops, forgetting how worn down they were. After walking around MK and Epcot all day, my feet were KILLING me....long story short, the pink mary jane crocs were on sale, I bought them, and I felt wonderful after like 20 minutes. No more pain! It was amazing...but I will only wear them to Disney. I won't wear them anywhere else.

I also have a pair of crocs that look like plain flats...which are good if i wear socks, but my feet get sooo nasty and sweaty being all closed up in the shoes!

 

[maxiesmom]

Any opinions on the Sporty Adera? I see those are $14.99 right now, and am thinking of ordering a pair. I usually wear sneakers to Disney World, but with all of the rain it might be good to have another option.

My feet are a little narrow, do you think I would have a problem with them slipping out of the crocs?

 

[GinaGrumpyDwarf]

omg..we love them... Especially after the last few weeks in Disney (where it rained EVERY FLIPPIN DAY)

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

I only own a pair of the Croc flip-flops, but I absolutely LOVE them! They're super comfy & my feet never hurt while wearing them.

After reading about the good reviews on the Mary-Jane ones, I think I'll have to go get a pair!

 

[Minnie Melissa]

I also have the mary jane crocs. I wore them the last time we were at WDW and I plan on wearing them again when we go in October. They are so comfy!

 

[Minnie]

Any opinions on the Sporty Adera? I see those are $14.99 right now, and am thinking of ordering a pair. I usually wear sneakers to Disney World, but with all of the rain it might be good to have another option.

My feet are a little narrow, do you think I would have a problem with them slipping out of the crocs?

I have very narrow feet and bought the Mary Janes and they stay on just fine

 

[Footnotegirl]

I refused to buy Crocs for a long time. And then I bought "Just one pair! Only for gardening!!" when I found some on sale.
My husband has to remind me that I am not allowed to wear them every day.
Recently, I bought a pair of the Mary Janes. They are much cuter and I wear them out and about, but I found that the place where the strap connects rubs against the inside of the arch of my right foot in a very bad way if I wear them too long, so they are only for short shopping trips and the like, and I would not wear them to DW or the like.

 

[luvmickey5374]

I am a croc-a-holic I think they are so ugly they're cute! And crocs are getting a little more stylish I think They are so comfy and the only thing I would ever consider wearing to the parks. My feet always killed me in my sneakers. I do venture beyond Disney and wear them EVERYWHEREMy husband vowed he would NEVER wear them, until he saw the slip on sandal type ones and he LOVES hisMy daughters love theirs as well...so we are a croc family! Heed the water warning...I have fallen a few times in mine when it has rainedEnjoy! Hope you love them!!!

 

[saratogadreamin09]

I LOVE CROCS


They are so comfy. I own a pair of Mary Jane crocs, a pair of mamoth crocs, and 2 pairs of regualr crocs.

They come in so many cute colors, they actually arent so ugly. When you get them in a pretty pink or blue or green or purple it makes them look so much better and cuter

 

[bas71873]

Also note, my back goes haywire if I don't have good shoesThanks!

Ditto here and I usually just go with my sneakers. BUT, we are headed down in August and the thought of sweaty socks all day is not appealing to me. I just bought a pair of Keen water shoes, the Whisper, and I wore them to Busch Gardens on Friday......LOVED them. I paid a pretty penny for them, but if my feet and back are happy, then they are worth it to me. They are as comfy as my sneaks, but great for the water rides and not sweaty feet. I bought DD the TEVA water sneakers and she loved those too.

I personally have never worn crocs and I know people swear by them, but both DD and DH have a pair and they rub blisters everytime?

Good Luck.

 

[TammyA]

Except for sneakers at the gym, crocs are they only shoes I wear now. My husband us alsoa fan. He wears the beach and cayman styles while in Disney. He often had trouble with his feet while in Disney. No blisters or back problems since he switched to Crocs

 

[maxiesmom]

Stupid question, but do you buy the same size in Crocs as you do other shoes? I could swear I heard that you don't, so I'm confused.

 

[TheMightyOb]

Stupid question, but do you buy the same size in Crocs as you do other shoes? I could swear I heard that you don't, so I'm confused.

I noticed on the croc website that they have a sizing chart that you print out.

 

[mommykds]

Did they discontinue Crocs Athens? I can't find them in black anywhere? Thanks.

I have the Capris but the Athens feel more comfy.

ETA: I see they still have them on the Crocs official site...I couldn't find them on Shoebuy or at my local Sports Authority or Dicks.