Crocs: a review
Posted by Fiona Nevile in Discoveries | 22 comments
Photo: Crocs Cayman sandal
Inca and I are still regularly attending the Animal Health Trust. She is undergoing a course of Chemotherapy which seems to be working well. Inca is very lucky she is been treated by Lara Matiasek who is one of the Senior clinicians in neurology. Inca likes Lara although there is often a bit of a struggle when she is carried away!
Generally all the vets wear loose blue tops and slacks and very strange brightly coloured shoes. These shoes intrigued me and eventually I just had to ask about them.
“I do hope that you don’t mind me asking but why do you all wear these rubber shoes?”
“Of course I don’t.” Replied Lara as she slipped of a lime green shoe. “They are plastic and so light that it doesn’t feel as if you are even wearing shoes.”
They were extremely light.
“I first saw them in the States and wondered why so many people were wearing such hideous shoes. Then I saw that they were on offer here so I thought I’d test them out. I wouldn’t dream of wearing them outside of here but they’re great for work.”
My half sized Wellington boots were getting a bit hot. Not having any old shoes to wear in the garden, I needed some summer gardening shoes – perhaps these would be the answer? I discovered that the shoes are called Crocs they are quite expensive and very, very well reviewed. There are discounts to be had on Crocs though – I wanted a pair of the Crocs Cayman sandals
They do look odd – very broad, like a child’s shoe. But they are a delight to wear, well ventilated and easy to slip on and off. Apparently you need to choose a slightly bigger size than you would normally wear – I found this clever sizing chart this morning.
Unlike Lara, I’m loathe to take these shoes off and would wear them anywhere! Mud does get into the shoes but I don’t find this a problem as it’s a great excuse for a relaxing footbath at the end of the day – my idea of heaven.
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love crocs too, and agree with the thorn issue – blackthorn is a particular problem here, especially when the soles are worn down.
Plus, be careful in wet/muddy conditions -they are not very grippy if you have any slopes. Try the ones without holes for winter wear
the advantage of real crocs is that they don’t get smelly!
I’ve got 7 pairs of cheap fake crocs all of which cost £4-£6 at various local shops and markets. I’ve got very wide feet and have reached an age where I’m not prepared to damage my feet for the sake of fashion. I find them incredibly comfortable, like wearing slippers to work and I love the bright colours as I’m an extrovert and work with children. I’ve only found one drawback and that is it can be quite dangerous to wear them when shopping in wet weather as many floor surfaces become very slippery.
I love my crocs! just get wet feet when watering the garden!
I’ve been wearing crocs for years and have the clogs as well as some mid calf rain boots. Sadly they discontinued this model and I don’t know what I’ll do when they wear through! I’ve worn them through harsh winter snow as well as rain for the past 4 years. In Canada they jokingly call them ‘dorcs’…
I love my fur lined croc slippers (fake also) but so comfy and practical. Especially in the winter when I remember I forgot to put the chickens to bed at half past 11, I don’t have to change out of them as a quick run up to the shed does them no harm!!
Would you buy fake crocs (Woz?)at a fraction of the price?
I have a very cheap look-a-like orange pair, bought because I forgot to take my sandals on holiday. And a pair of real Croc clogs in black which were given to me – these are a larger size and I tend to wear in winter with socks.
I think both are comfortable.
Maybe there aren’t as many fake Crocs around now?
Celia
I couldn’t not comment on this. I bought my Crocs at what I thought was an exorbitant price a couple of years ago having failed to find any suitable breathable footwear for camping. After the initial “back to childhood” strangeness of wearing plastic shoes they felt really comfy and I’ve now nearly worn the treads off the bottom. A friend of mine is a complete addict with Crocs for all seasons – including fur-lined ones for winter – and when I started looking for replacements she mentioned they have a UK website. Looks like you can get the clogs without holes for wet weather, and they may even do boots!
I bought a pair of bright pink Croc’s last summer here in Adelaide,very expensive!!but i just had to have a pair,they made my feet really hot,good for walking along the beach in,i wear them out in the garden,very comfy,and easy to wash
I saw a very, very old lady wearing a pair in the Supermarket with pop socks just after they first appeared over here and I vowed never to buy a pair! Sorry!
I had to laugh to see you reviewing your new find, Crocs! They are a bit of a plague here in the middle US. They make those of us with large feet look as though we are wearing clown shoes!
On the other hand I have a lovely celery green Mary Jane style pair I wear to garden in the wet all the time.