New Crocs Flip Flops

[jtnsami]

Could anyone fill me in on the BEST crocs to wear in the parks?






July 2006 - POP Century - 1st trip to Disney

 

[CookieGVB]

Question to those that own a pair of the Croc Niles, can you remove the heel strap??

I think you can flip it up so it rests on the top of the shoe, instead of at the heel.

 

[DaisyLynn]

I have a pretty large feet and I'd love to try crocs, though I KNOW what they're going to look like. Big colorful shoeboxes with short little legs sticking out...but anyway. I also have flat, very wide feet. Anyone else with similiar feet? Can you wear crocs? If not, what do you wear? My feet hurt almost constantly (I am on my feet at work)...and I REALLY don't want to suffer while at WDW. Help please!!!

 

[DareTooDream]

Question to those that own a pair of the Croc Niles, can you remove the heel strap??

Technically you can flip the heel strap forward - however - it doesn't "work" like on the clog styles. On those styles the rivet for the heel strap is towards the back of the foot so therefore the heelstrap is rather short. On the Niles, the rivet is about at the center of the foot, making the heelstrap longer. Therefore, when you flip it forward it looks dorky and goes to the toe area.
I don't know if you could remove the rivet to take the strap off. You'd have to pry it or something.
Sherry

 

[julsmom]

I have a pretty large feet and I'd love to try crocs, though I KNOW what they're going to look like. Big colorful shoeboxes with short little legs sticking out...but anyway. I also have flat, very wide feet. Anyone else with similiar feet? Can you wear crocs? If not, what do you wear? My feet hurt almost constantly (I am on my feet at work)...and I REALLY don't want to suffer while at WDW. Help please!!!

I would try them! If they feel good and make you happy then who cares what they may look like.

 

[DaisyLynn]

Well, I went this morning and picked up a pair of my very own Crocs flip flops...and I have to say...they are THE MOST COMFORTABLE SHOES EVER! I wear lots of flip flops anyway, but these are a dream come true! I've worn them all day..grocery store, WalMart, walking around downtown...and my feet feel like they've had pillows strapped to them all day. I am so impressed! Thank you for bringing these wonderful little flops to my attention!

Of course it is only day 1...however, I can tell when a shoe is going to bother me and when it's not. These I really don't think will. I'll be buying more colors this week I predict. And they'll get to take a trip to Orlando with me in 6 months!

 

[Dchef]

For the person who ask about Plantar Fasciitis--I am no doctor but I have had this for quite sometime though I have not had surgery (yet) and other foot problems and DEFINITLY ask your podiatrist--Mine says NO WAY!! If you have had surgery...you will need a lotof support now to the Tendon area that was just released!! Crocs just don't offer that kind of support--comfy ..yes but I think you should ask you doctor about shoes best for you after your surgery.

Dchef

 

[bozley0621]

I got my first pair of Croc Flops today! WooHoo

 

[katallo]

Where did you get them at MCO airport. They don't sell the flops around here and I want to try them on before I buy them.

They have a Crocs Store inside of MCO. It's on the upper level. I call it the shopping level. They have all styles!

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

Just got the green and pink Athens flip flops...LOVE THEM!!

 

[bozley0621]

I got my first pair of Croc flops yesterday, and my 2nd pair today!!!

 

[PrincessA]

For those of you that would like to get your feet wet with a cheaper version of the Athens, I found the Airwalks version online at payless.com. I initially ordered the navy and black Athens from crocs.com for my March WDW trip. They felt really good!!! I thought they looked too large and after they arrived in local stores, I was able to try on other sizes. They were indeed too large. I returned them to Crocs with the intention of buying the correct size at my local store. Last week, saw them on Payless in really bright colors, green and tourquoise, pink and yellow, white and ???, and blue and ???. I immediately ordered the green and tourquoise and the pink and yellow, They came in this Monday and I love them. I still plan on getting the black on black Crocs when they are in stock at my local store. I wasn't really fond of the shade of navy so I wont repurchase those.
I agree that they fit kinda funny. I don't like how the straps are, but I guess that adds to the comfort since your foot isn't rubbing against it constantly. I will take the funny straps over foot pain ANY DAY!

 

[littleladykaty]

after seeing all the croc posts I did try on a pair of these flip flops...I found them to be extremely stiff and and uncomfortable...are they supposed to fit like that? I mean the foot bed was stiff and not cushiony at all! Seriously no give whatsoever... I couldn't imagine wearing them for five seconds let alone a day at WDW...did I just get a bum pair?

but as I'm sure y'all know by now, I am devoted birkenstock fan! Maybe I'm spoiled for other shoes for the rest of my life!

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

I have 10 prs. of Birks -- but I'm a Crocs convert now! I thought the toepost on the Athens was stiff at first but after a couple of weeks, these are just fine. I've since bought a pair of Beach Crocs, and my Niles just came in (debating on whether to send them back).

 

[Alice Sr.]

Athens II...I thought they just had the original Athens. So does Crocs have 2 types of flip flops now? Has the piece b/t the toes given anyone blisters?

Sorry bozley0621, I must have been seeing double that day
The one I ordered online had a rough edge on the right toe post, I filed it down a bit but it does still bother me a bit if I have them on all day. I just bought the lime/fushia ones at Hallmark today and they did not have a rough edge and the toe post seemed softer than my other pair. I got them for $17 because Hallmarks most recent catalog had a 40% off coupon on the back

 

[Timmbco]

I tried the Payless Athens version yesterday and they are not nearly at good. Darn! I've been wearing the Crocs Athens for 2 months now and still love them. I can't wait to wear them on my June Disney trip.
I did try the Niles but they looked dorky on my feet so I sent them back. I could never bring myself to wear the beach/cayman ones but my 15 year old boys wear them and my 10 year old DD loves her Airwalk multi-color pink ones.