The top 10 Reasons to wear Crocs:
- Nothing is softer or more comforable
- They are hardly there (less than 6oz.)
- Air ventilation ports keep your feet cool
- Non-marking soles
- Resistant to bacteria and odor
- Ultra-hip, Italian styling with molded foot support
- Slip resistant
- Sterilized in water and bleach
- Easy to maintain
- Water and sand pass through air vents
53 Responses to 10 Reasons To Wear Crocs
Eleanor Oliver November 2, 2006
I have Multiple Sclerosis and haven’t been able to walk very far in or out of doors for a long time .
I’m walking with no pain or spasm able to shop once more on my own two feet plus my back dosen’t get spasm’s or tried , they are a wonder ,thank you to who ever made them possible. Like the new slip on style to when will it be out ? Eleanor Oliver
Kristen Brunello December 14, 2006
I love the enviromental programs Crocs support [...] it’s great to see a company that supports my own ideas
Insulted by Croc January 8, 2007
Answers why wearing crocs is WRONG
1. Mmmmhmmm…..industrial rubber wedging itself into your heels…very comfortable
2. This is useful for anybody who can’t pick up their feet if their footwear weighs anything over 6oz.
3. But they don’t do anything to keep your feet WARM
4. Well, in the 21st century now they make practically every shoe with non-marking soles. What makes Crocs so special?
5. Built in with bacteria to make your feet develope that oh so attractive foot fungus!
6. This is the part where I start to think that people may have taken an overdose of their medication. People who like Crocs.
7. Only slip resistant on Pluto. Everywhere else – extremely dangerous!!! Caution! Caution!
8. But turns out the bleach and water were infected by fatal diseases!
9. Requires only months of work to kill those dreadful ‘built-in viruses’ in the Crocs! After that they still don’t look good!
10. We want wet and sandy feet because…? Can you give me a good reason?
michaelLR February 5, 2007
idiot… 1. dont see a prob here… 2. light = comfort.. i sleep with my crocs on without even noticing them… keeping our feet warm? 3.this is supposed to be a freaking beach shoe dude… for warm weather.. however if u live sumwhere eternally cold there are models designed for that. crocs.com visit it…4. practically being the operative term 5. WTF?? 6. matter of oppinion and a balance of pros and cons 7. wtf?? 8. wtf 9.wtf again 10. retard.
Lylaloo April 29, 2007
Crocs may be comfy. BUT crocs are the ugliest shoe on the planet and then some. they make your feet look huge, stupid and clown-like. and they are not compatible with any trends about at the moment:
crocs and skinny jeans? makes your feet look even huger.
same goes for crocs and leggings.
crocs and high waisters? classy svelt figure, classy lady…….oh no, she is actually a clown on dungarees. crocs ruin the look.
crocs on the beach with a bikini? make your legs look stubby.
crocs and a minidress? and girlish charm ruined by galumphing clown shoes.
whatever crocs, you should be banned to the territory of slippers. to be worn around the house, and around the house only. when one can be sure no one will visit.
Celine Dupuis May 15, 2007
I had ABSOLUTELY no idea that Crocs have such a following between those who hate and love them.
As for me . . . I LOVE CROCS!
The first time I saw a pair of Crocs a man was wearing them; I thought they were a little bizarre looking but interesting. Then I saw a woman wearing a red pair and little colorful Crocs on children!
My first pair was puchased last summer in a store in New York City for $6.50 color: purple. I wore them all summer.
This year I bought two more pair; a light blue Mary Jane and a rainbow brushed color which I intend to wear with my lovelys.
To me summer is a fun time and what better way to celebrate than with colorful Crocs.
linda May 29, 2007
I just want to say HOW MUCH I LOVE MY CROCS. Got my first pair last year for $9.99 spent about $35.00 for my next and this year pair i will spend close to $50.00. I was the first one in my group of friends and now everybody to themselves, to their parents to their children and beyond have a pair. They are light and perfect for my wide feet. I wear them from the time snow ends till when the snow begins again. Cant say enought about them. LOVE THEM LOVE THEM
Pat Lyons June 29, 2007
Went to Florida last year and saw them for the first time. Ugly!! This year I decided to try them. There are a lot of knockoffs on the market, so beware. I loved my first pair so much, I went out and bought two more pair a week later. I have trouble finding shoes that fit and are comforable due to being a diabetic and have feet that are numb. Since the first time I put the shoes on, I have worn only Crocs. I intend to purchase other colors. Now I have the khaki, navy and lime green. The one thing I found out was the sizing is a little strange. I normally wear a size 7 so the chart told me I would wear a 5 in Crocs. The size 5 was too large and I ended up with a size 4. I live in Kentucky so winter wear is not feasible, but I will continue to wear them for houseshoes. I highly recommend Crocs!! They may not be pretty shoes, but comfort is everything to me.
Ulla July 6, 2007
Just like the wonderful ‘Insulted By Croc’, I have decided to make my own Ten Reasons Why NOT To Wear Crocs.
1. “Nothing is softer or more comfortable” — I beg to differ. There are so many comfortable shoes on the market today that don’t make you look like a clown. We aren’t living in the Medieval Times, people! In this day, we don’t walk around with blocks of wood strapped to our feet. There are many shoes which are comfortable AND stylish. The ‘comfort’ of Crocs isn’t anything new or revolutionary.
2. “They are hardly there (less than 6oz.)” — So are you saying all other shoes are too heavy to walk in and therefore we must wear Crocs? In the majority of shoes produced, weight doesn’t affect our comfort. Unless of course you are wearing iron boots, or have no leg muscles, or something of that sort.
3. “Air ventilation ports keep your feet cool” — When you’re moving, maybe. But when you’re still the heat floods in, and your feet sweat. These shoes, believe it or not, do not have a wide market. Here in Europe, most people wouldn’t dare to wear these shoes, even in the hot Mediterranean countries.
4. “Non-marking soles” — Not the only shoe which has non-marking soles. And they don’t do much good when on a wet surface; if anything, they are even more slippery. On dry surfaces you wouldn’t slip, no matter what kind of shoe you were wearing. Unless your shoes were covered in gasoline, or you were just learning how to walk.
5. “Resistant to bacteria and odor” — Can you back this up? If you are going to give us reasons why we should wear these shoes, why not back up your opinion?
6. “Ultra-hip, Italian styling with molded foot support” — Ultra-hip if you’re a bagwoman/man. But I agree, of course, that this is only an opinion. But please don’t try to tell us what “ultra-hip” is. The producers of neon coloured rubber clogs shouldn’t be the ones talking on terms of ‘style’ and ‘fashion’.
7. “Slip resistant” — Let’s go back to point 5, shall we?
8. “Sterilized in water and bleach” — …And your point? It just seems so random. What? Where the materials infected pre-sterilisation?
9. “Easy to maintain” — Like all shoes, they will build up dirt and dust over time. Just because they’re easy to maintain, doesn’t mean you should neglect them. If you do, they’ll look uglier than they already do (and who would have thought THAT possible?).
10. “Water and sand pass through air vents” — Insulted by Croc, you took the words right out of my mouth. Sandy and wet feet. Sexy. *sarcasm*
Oh…michaelLR, your reasoning and comebacks are pathetic. “Idiot”, “retard”, “wtf” — a 5 year old could say something with more substance on this matter.
taylor July 13, 2007
to be honest people who are replyin shud get a life and its all a matter of opinion im thinkin of gettin some but dont know what they look good with so please reply and tell me
Rex July 18, 2007
When I first saw Crocs, I thought no frickin way would I wear such an ugly thing. But, after hearing testimony after testimony about them, I bought a pair. I love them. No shoe can be more comfortable. I own a pair of the Beach model, have bought my wife and daughter a pair and plan on buying the hiker Croc this week. Try them folks. You’ll be amazed at the comfort.
Pat July 24, 2007
I LOVE CROCS! I have been wearing them for 4 years. My family makes fun of me but, alas my oldest daughter finally broke down and bought a pair of the mary jane style. We have foot doctors in our area that are now selling them in their offices and singing their praises. I can walk all day in crocs and my feet never hurt. As far as winter, my kids and husband laugh at me but I wear them as long as there is no snow on the ground. My feet stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The idiots that are knocking us for wearing crocs have probably not even tried wearing a pair. I will never give them up. You can have your flip flops, and your expensive designer shoes, just give me my crocs.
Supporter/Hater August 1, 2007
Me being the freaky little goth child I cannot exaactly support this trend of footwear. I don’t deny taht they are terribly comfortable either. I do, have a ripoff version of crocs, which I don’t wear in public. Airwalks I believe their called. They are yellow and green, actually I do wear them to school during spirit week, hey I’lll do *anything* for a little extra credit. They, ripoffs anyways, indeed very comfy. I on the other hand do think they are quite not attractive. I’ll sticks with my Vans and Chuck Taylors in public settings, nonetheless, the newer styles are trying they really are. The ‘Mary-Janes’ aren’t as clownish looking as the original models. And the flip flops aren’t too god awful. I will however be going back to school sporting the backpack from ihatecros.com, the black messenger bag depicting a pink croc with scissors being thrust into them.
I just thought I’d post and say, ‘YES CROCS ARE UGLY AS A GENEREAL RULE, BUT NO ALWAYS. YOU CAN HAVE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS ON THIS FORM OF FOOTWEAR. AND LASTLY I PERSONALLY WON’T WEAR MINE IN PUBLIC BUT I CAN SURELY SEE WHY OTHERS WOULD’
Sorry about the caps.
But I wanted to get my point across. Also I’m only thirteen, so my views probably differ from most peoples. *shrug* Everyone else was saying what they thought I assumed it only fair for me to do so as well.
Natalie Ruiz August 18, 2007
I love crocs!!!! They are soooooo comforable!! And they had designs like The Baltimore Ravens! They are soo cool and they are not ugly thank you very much! I bought mine at Dicks sporting gooods in Columbia,and they were $34.99 because they are expensive over there! I am going to Water Country USA soon, so i’ll wear them over there in the water! ***** 5 stars, and a thumbs up!
Emily August 20, 2007
Whoever says crocs aren’t ugly must be delusional.
Nikki August 26, 2007
Whoever says crocs airnt ugly must be blind.
B August 31, 2007
I have a pair of Crocs in sea foam and yes they are the comfyest shoes I own and the ugleyest. I think some of the other styles are ok but I wear Crocs for their comfort. And I love the colours!!
Courtney September 3, 2007
Sometimes I have to wonder what is wrong with the world.
I’m also going to do a top ten reasons, that’s the sort of thing I do..
The top 10 Reasons to wear Crocs:
1. Nothing is softer or more comforable – Actually, I tried a pair of crocs on and they were the least comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. No matter what size I tried they were far too big, and rubber isn’t exactly the softest material in the world. I’ll stick with my rocketdogs, I think.
2. They are hardly there (less than 6oz.)
I don’t see why that matters at all.. I mean, the weight of shoes actually makes no difference whatsoever.
3. Air ventilation ports keep your feet cool
Generally, shoes shouldn’t NEED air ventilation ports. Most shoes don’t make your feet hot without them, it’s only crocs that need these ugly holes for coolness. And it’s not exactly like that works anyway – They’d still be really sweaty because of the materials they’re made from.
4. Non-marking soles
So basically like every other shoe on the market then, eh?
5. Resistant to bacteria and odor
I highly doubt that.. with all the sweating that would go on in crocs, I think that they’d probably be worse than most other shoes, only the bacteria won’t stay on the shoe, just on the foot.
6. Ultra-hip, Italian styling with molded foot support
Crocs may look fine on really small children, but any bigger than that and they just look like clown shoes. Do you know what I don’t understand? when people wear an entirely beige outfit, say, and bright blue crocs. It’s like you lose all sense of colour – in fact, all sense of style – as soon as you find yourself slipping on a pair. The worst is when people wear socks with crocs. Does that not stop the ugly air ventilation ports from working anyway? Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that everyone I have seen wearing crocs walks slightly like a duck – bottom pushed really far out..
7. Slip resistant
Actually, they’re probably the least slip resistant shoes I know of. Even really worn down converses grip better than they do – I have seen several people slipping over on wet surfaces wearing crocs, and isn’t that the purpose they were designed for?
8. Sterilized in water and bleach
Well done. Now why would you actually need to do that?
9. Easy to maintain
Because they can’t look any uglier, so you don’t need to bother cleaning them? I would imagine that they’d be quite hard to clean, with all the little holes and suchlike.. you’d probably find trapped sand everywhere.
10. Water and sand pass through air vents
I’m going to agree with Ulla and Insulted By Croc on this one. That’s NOT a good thing.
Glenda September 15, 2007
I love my crocs, ugly or not doesn’t matter. Comfort does. The older one becomes the more comfort rules. And there are ugly crocs in colors to match just about anything comfortable a person would want to wear with them. Save your other shoes for the uncomfortable clothes that match them. Laughing at the debate ’cause it is soooo funny.
Dave_o October 9, 2007
BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE:
My Crocs have grown on me – And I really like my Off Road pair. I also have a pair of Endeavors and as comfortable as they are, the Off Roads are even more comfortable. Best of all: No more forefoot pain from lacing shoes. I don’t give a shit how they look – as long as they are comfortable.
THERE ARE NO PERFECT SHOES OUT THERE!!! SO IF YOU DON’T LIKE CROCS, FINE – YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY THEM! BTW: OPINIONS ARE LIKE ASSHOLES – EVERYBODY HAS ONE!
croc lover ( i hate fake crocs) October 19, 2007
lets eat nikki!!
croc lover ( i hate fake crocs) October 19, 2007
i love crocs. if you dont like it, TOOOOOO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JEWELS November 4, 2007
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU CAN WEAR CROCS AS WATER SHOES? PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP I AM LEAVING FOR CANCUN IN 3 DAYS, AND WOULD LIKE SOMETHING STYLISH. THANK YOU
Freckle Head January 23, 2008
I have only worn my sis’s crocs, and they are very comfy and useful. When I go out to garden I wear them, as I can wash them off easily and they protect my feet more than flip flops do. I agree, they ARE hideous and clown-like, but there are a lot of worse things out there, such as multiple piercings, too much belly showing, guys with their pants hanging way to low, etc . You get the picture, I’m sure. If you don’t like Crocs, that’s fine, don’t wear them. But ranting about how much you hate them tells the world that you have too much time on your hands, savvy? I plan on buying a pair for gardening and camping, and maybe the beach, myself. All this debate would be funny if it wasn’t a little sad. Ciao, peoples.
Tom March 28, 2008
I used to think CROCS were ugly and just a fad, but this past xmas they brought out some sports looking ones without holes in the top and I had been having a hard time finding slip/rest for my work so I thought I would try them. They are one of the best shoes I have found for work your feet don’t feel dead dog tired after work. I recently bought a pair of clogs and some slip/rest food worker clogs for work. They are the best I have seen in a long time for cheap shoes
handicapped guy April 16, 2008
I need men’s size 12.
I will never have money.
Please send me some shoes.
mine were 21 years old torn up.
They were clogs but not crocs.
If you can send crocs to africa for three dollars how much to send a pair to an Army Veteran who will not be returning to the workforce. I have a bed and a wheelchair. I am fed. What about shoes, socks, underwear, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, etc…
60 thousand guys need simple things like this. I am a caring person. Those folks in Africa never had shoes before and walk everywhere. I have had shoes all my life until two weeks ago when they got thrown out. I need something so I don’t bang my toes into walls and doorways and table legs turning my chair into things. You decide who needs shoes more.
Thank you.
Col the Croc man May 7, 2008
Crocs; comfortable, not 2 sizes alike I wear 3 different sizes. There customer service stinks, not one of my emails goes answered. But I still love them although they
could be over taken if they don’t beef up customer service….Dawgs anyone?
Mel December 15, 2008
it’s all about feeling comfortable for yourself not anything for anyone else… if you don’t like crocs don’t buy them search for your own comfort.
Croc Killa January 11, 2009
Crocs are without debate the ugliest shoes I have ever seen. They are embarrassingly ugly in fact. To all these people who say “only comfort matters”…weel, not really. Depending on what situation you find yourself in ugly shoes that leave a bad impression matter. I had a guy wear crocs to a job interview last summer….it was an office job and I didn’t hire him because his ‘comfort-level’ was more important than his professionalism. My wife also has a pair for the garden but would nto dream of wearing them anywhere else, she knows I wouldn’t be caught did with her in public in those ridiculous looking things. Comfort is the ‘only’ thing huh? How about some self respect?
Jane April 15, 2009
I love crocs and have been looking for a pair for a while. I am a size 2.5 but not sure weather to bigger or smaller size. So many different colours to which doesn’t help i can’t make up my mind which colour to go for.
JArka May 4, 2009
when I first saw them, I thought it was just some kind of silly “fashion” and I thought that rubber shoes can´t be good at all…I kept meeting people on the street, wearing them and I was still thinking – are they crazy or what?
LOVE LOVE LOVE – you won´t believe me unless you put them on…they won my heart 
))
then I came home and my sis had one pair of them – after few days I put them on, because I was just curious what´s so special about them…they are FANTASTIC!!! I have never had such comfy shoes, they are light and I feel so free when I put them on
Lauren B. May 10, 2009
I guess I am a Croc late bloomer, I finally bought a pair after seeing some at Costco. I walked over, tried some on, and was amazed at how great my feet felt! I ended up buying some. I normally wear sneakers and clogs, but the clogs (danskos) hurt after wearing them for a while, and they don’t breathe. These shoes are great. I figure, if I have to stand on two feet for over 70 years, I want my feet to be healthy, not have them crammed into high heels and bad fitting shoes. I hope this company stays around for a long time!
nicole May 22, 2009
Anyone can say they hate crocs have you tried a pair on? Although i am not a fan of the traditional crocs i have several favorite pairs like malindi ginger cyprus and i love that you can bring them into the store to have them recycled i love my crocs!
Dava CM June 11, 2009
I have to admit that when my girlfriend came home from ‘Costco’ with a pair of ‘Caymans’ ( as I now know them as ) I burst out laughing as they looked absolutely hideous and indeed rediculous.
However.
Out of pure curiosity one day I tried them on and couldn’t believe how springy and soft they where, albeit a little bit tight, and indeed the closest thing to ‘Nike Air’ shoes in terms of sole springiness and comfort, apart from the obvious general article.
Now she laughs at me as I have two pairs of different styles and designs ( ‘Cayman’ for the beach and ‘Specialist Vent’ for about the house and elsewhere, since you are wondering ) and they are without question the best value for money shoes for lounging about in, at less than thirty quid, imaginable.
The more you wear them the softer and more comfortable they get, a bit like any shoe come to think of it.
To those that feel uncomfortable outside in them for fear of what others will think of the aesthetics of their appearance, get over yourselves for pitys sake, who cares? If you are that insecure in ones own appearance and the opinions of others in that respect then you clearly have issues larger than what a shoe looks like for goodness sake.
karen June 30, 2009
crocs is stylish
and is comfortable
and nice
karen June 30, 2009
i wore it since i was 9
and i kept calling my mum to buy it
Mor July 26, 2009
has anyone ever had the “blister” problem with crocs? I mean, they are ugly, unless you get the flats which I think are decent. But I do get blisters on the back of my heel from them…I don’t know, but when I wore them they were the perfect size and fit me so nicely, and then I walked in them for about 10 minutes and they gave me blisters and rubbed up on my heel which really hurt. =[
Linda August 4, 2009
I love my “butt ugly” crocs. Since I have MS, I’ve found that Crocs are the only shoes that are not only comfortable but they give me support which keep me from falling. My closet holds about 8 pairs of Crocs including 4 pairs of sandals. With my medical condition & my age, I’m forced to choose comfort over looks. I guess the fad of Crocs is seen better days. And I hear the company is having financial issues. If that’s so, I need to stock up for the future. I love my Crocs!
Debbie August 16, 2009
Love them!! I first read about these shoes on a Disney discussion board, about people wearing them to walk around Walt Disney World. I bought one pair (Beach model) to take with me, along with my regular shoes. The crocs won, hands down! We walked 10 to 14 hours every day, and my feet DID NOT HURT! They are the lightest, most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I’ve since purchased Endeavor, Cayman, Mary Janes, Scutes, Capri, and Mammoth. (They’re ALL not “butt ugly”!) They’re a fun comfy shoe, that comes in many colors and models for different seasons. And as long as my feet feel good, I feel good, too! I too love my Crocs!!!
sandy August 23, 2009
I know they are ugly but after a podiatrist recommended them to me because of a painful foot condition, I wear almost nothing else. To me crocs are not a fashion statement, they are helping me to live almost pain free. I am a teacher who is on her feel all day and worried that I may have to quit teqching because of the pain. Thank heaven for these comfortable shoes.
Kathleen September 9, 2009
I have to join in with the “Croc latebloomers”…I just bought some this year…white Caymans…I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM!! For the first time in years, I do not have foot or leg pain from shoes. I have to look into the Fall and Winter line, because I’m getting a little sad at having to put my Summer ones away soon, LOL. Awesome shoes…made my life soooo much more comfortable…I can’t say enough good about them! Some may say they are ugly…but beauty is in the eye of the beholder…and wearer!!!!
Sofie October 2, 2009
They’re so ugly they’re cute, and very comfortable. I thought I would never wear them. A co-worker raved about them, so I tried a pair of other brand ones. They are great when going through TSA at airports; dont’t have to worry about untying & retying sneakers, etc. I have walked many a mile in them, wearing sox, with little or no discomfort. Yeah for rubber shoes!
Kim November 4, 2009
I have been wearing Crocs for years. Have owned several pairs, mostly Beach and Cayman style, but also Rx Relief and most recently Blitzen. Crocs are almost always my shoe of choice since I have such wide feet (with bunions also!). I usually have to buy men’s sneakers and shoes since women’s don’t run wide enough. That’s why I LOVE Crocs. The Rx Relief is the only pair of Crocs I have owned that I do not like. Strangly, they are more narrow than other styles and I cannot comfortably wear them. Blitzen I just purchased so have not worn them much but they are comfy! Bottom line, if you are a women with VERY wide feet, get Crocs.
Helen December 7, 2009
I don’t own a pair but I have to believe they must be comfortable because I have never seen anything become so popular so fast. My only issue with them is because of their popularity, people seem to think this makes them appropriate to wear everywhere they go, including the workplace. Wearing a skirt with crocs is no more acceptable than wearing a skirt with running shoes in an office setting. All I hear is “but they are so comfortable”, and thats great, but I bet your sweats and your pajamas are comfortable too but do you see anyone wearing those to work? Give me a break!
LIKEN THE CROCSS July 18, 2010
ok so i dont think they are the most stylish shoes out on the market.. i will agree but they are getting much better with their new thinner looks and to me that doesnt even matter. where i live almost everyone ownes a few pairs and they are great! ( florida )
1. they are unique
2. SO COMFORTABLE
3. great for everyday needs or just around
4. can get wet or go on any surface
5. great grip for boats or slippery surface
6. easy shoes to put on an off
7. very light weight.
8. have holes so they cool your feet off
9. easy to wash and look brand new after
10. very durable
11. pretty cheap
12. lots of styles to chose from
now this is just my opion but if you think about it they are a million dollar company.. and over half america ownes more than one pair and the company does great..so if you dont like crocs then it may be just a few hundred of you out of the million so mayb you are the crazy ones!
style isnt everything… i gave 12 good reasons and many people gave more soo there you go! if you hate crocs you probably havent tried them.. ethier way you arnt going to convince the people who like them to stop wearing them so there.
everyone has their own opion thats what makes the world go around so i think i love crocs! what about you? !!!!! GO CROCS !!!!!!
ASDF July 18, 2010
KILL IT WITH FIRE
Myself! August 7, 2010
Some peolpe only want to fight against the ones who doesn’t want to. To probe what?
Calm yourself and think what you have done.
Are you inmature?
Al October 13, 2010
As much as I love them, I find that Crocs are NOT slip-resisant at all. I’m more likely to slip in them than in regular shoes!! In fact that’s how the strap tore off one of my pairs of Crocs. And I sprained my ankle wearing another pair in wet conditions. I don’t see how they help boaters or beach-goers.
But at least they’re comfortable!!
And they’re the only clog-style shoe I can get my feet into! You see because my feet are wide and I have a high arch, I can’t find clogs or sandals that fit right in women’s sizes. I have better luck in men’s shoes, but my mom absolutely refuses to let me wear men’s shoes. With Crocs I don’t have to worry too much about the shoe width for once.
Crocs are pretty much standard for nurses and vet techs these days (at least the ones without the ports). Now before you complain about how ugly those shoes are and the like, remeber that most nurses and vet techs wear scrubs! At least we’re matching our ugly scrubs with ugly shoes. ^^
(Though in fairness to scrubs, they’ve improved in appearance in recent years too)
Nellie October 18, 2010
I love wearing crocs because of their comfort. I can walk all day long and will not get tired and my feet feel great. There is only one complaint I have. I own a pair of black sling back pair which looks like a regular pair of flats. My problem was that at the toe area, they began to disintegrate. Everytime I removed them my two big toes were completely covered in black rubber with broken up rubber under my nail bed. I would clean the nails off and ignore the problem. I had bought the correct size. However, once the summer was over, I noticed that my big toes developed a fungus. I’m truly thinking the black crocs are the cause. Has anyone else out there had the same experience. Hopefully, my comment will be approved for viewing.
Nellie October 18, 2010
Comment for #48. I have worn the Walmart Chef’s Crocs. They are less than 20 dollars and ohhh so comfortable. I wore them all winter last year in NY and hated not wearing them during the summer. They are kind of bulky and since I have very skinny legs, my kids wouldn’t let me wear them unless I wore long jeans. My point is that they come in wide, they are closed, black and the most comfortable ones you can wear if you don’t mind how they look. Check them out. What have you got to lose?
Nellie
Al October 24, 2010
In response to Comment #50:
I don’t have problems with width in Crocs or sometimes the knock-offs. It’s all the other clog-style shoes out there that give me problems, which is a shame because it means I can’t wear the nicer, more formal-looking ones. I either can’t my feet in them at all. Or I step out of them as I walk. And the very few in-between ones give me blisters if I don’t wear socks. Crocs are only clogs that don’t give me those issues because they run pretty big anyways.
I don’t like black shoes. But I’ll see if they come in white or beige.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Al October 24, 2010
“Crocs are without debate the ugliest shoes I have ever seen. They are embarrassingly ugly in fact. To all these people who say “only comfort matters”…weel, not really. Depending on what situation you find yourself in ugly shoes that leave a bad impression matter. I had a guy wear crocs to a job interview last summer….it was an office job and I didn’t hire him because his ‘comfort-level’ was more important than his professionalism. My wife also has a pair for the garden but would nto dream of wearing them anywhere else, she knows I wouldn’t be caught did with her in public in those ridiculous looking things. Comfort is the ‘only’ thing huh? How about some self respect?”
Fair enough. I wouldn’t dream of wearing Crocs on a job interview. I have nicer shoes for that. However once I got the job, I would if they passed the dress code. Some clinics feel the holes in Crocs are a safety hazard… which is why the company made versions without the ports.
Keep in mind that I’m a vet tech. I need comfortable, easy-to-maintain, durable and cheap shoes. (Obviously if I had a desk job, I wouldn’t need to wear such shoes.) So far Crocs are cheapest shoes I can find that work for me. My only complaint with them, other than their looks, is that they’re not very slip-resistant.
As I said before, at least my ugly shoes can go with my ugly scrubs!
I doubt people look past the ugly uniform to notice the ugly shoes anyways.
Lynn P. September 12, 2011
Everyone has a different reason for wearing Crocs, and some people are not so fashion conscious. For others like me, foot pain can be disabling, and for me, Crocs are the only shoes that gave me instant relief. I have plantar fasciitis, and I alternate Crocs with negative heel shoes to stretch the muscles/tendons that run under the heels. This combination has helped tremendously. I was limping, and there are many like me who are choosing not to go through life in agony, every minute, with foot pain. Fashion be damned.