Crocs
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My daughter just bought some, she dose not like it when I refer to them as plastic clogs. I did offer to whittle her a proper pair, ungrateful urchin declined!!
robin wood
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
yep that says it for me..never could find a pair of slippers I liked, something that I could slip on to pop into the garden with compost tub, functional they are pretty they ain't, better now they can be had for less than £10 couple of years ago they were £40
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That'll be a "No" then, 'cos no way would I ever willingly choose to wear those.......they look like the very worst of woolies plastic sandles from the 60's.......uncomfortable, sweaty, let in sand and gravel and keep it rubbing against the skin, slippy on damp grass and moss......I'm going barefoot.
cheers,
Toddy
Toddy they are quite different to 60's plastic, sort of funny soft foamy stuff that is very comfy though I like a nice pair of handmade leather sandals these are great for slipping on and off, our kids live in them in the summer.
Not appealing at all.
Have a pair of Merrel Jungle Mocs as they were on sale (£20!! *) when I was looking for slippers few years back. Wear them every day, very comfortable. Survived washings in a machine no problem.
* Been kicking myself since, should've bought more pairs as they're >£40 everwhere now :/
Have a pair of Merrel Jungle Mocs as they were on sale (£20!! *) when I was looking for slippers few years back. Wear them every day, very comfortable. Survived washings in a machine no problem.
* Been kicking myself since, should've bought more pairs as they're >£40 everwhere now :/
I know someone who simply adores them and tells me that they are indeed incredibly light, versatile and comfortable. He still looks a total twonk in them, of course, but that's not the most important thing in life.
The most remarkable thing about Crocs is that they are perhaps the only practical footwear that's actually uglier than the old Maine Hunting Shoe.
The most remarkable thing about Crocs is that they are perhaps the only practical footwear that's actually uglier than the old Maine Hunting Shoe.
I love mine and I started off with the red wellies not the sandals. I liked them that much that i went out and got a pair of the sandals.........i have got 2 pair now and i am thinking of getting another pair.
Ignore the fact that you look very silly in them and try them they are that comfy. Then again i dont care what other people think i look like. We ( well most of the time
) all claim not to worry what others think so I challenge you all go and try them on and see what I mean.
Greg
Ignore the fact that you look very silly in them and try them they are that comfy. Then again i dont care what other people think i look like. We ( well most of the time
) all claim not to worry what others think so I challenge you all go and try them on and see what I mean.Greg
There seems to be two definite camps - "Hate them, they're ugly" and "Love them, they're ugly, but they're great". No-one's said they're pretty!
Has anyone that hates them, tried them, or is it all aesthetics?
Has anyone that hates them, tried them, or is it all aesthetics?
So are you saying that men who use them are too in touch with their feminine side?
I don't really like them, but looking on the site I found these:
http://www.jellyegg.com/Crocs/Crocs-Shoes/sc1275/p4358.aspx
Look like they may be a bit better as they have no holes and could cope with a bit of rough treatment. Slightly different take on crocs I suppose.
http://www.jellyegg.com/Crocs/Crocs-Shoes/sc1275/p4358.aspx
Look like they may be a bit better as they have no holes and could cope with a bit of rough treatment. Slightly different take on crocs I suppose.
Must have found my feminine side then!!
When I first tried on a pair I bought them straight away, much to my wife's delight as I used to laugh at her when she was wearing hers.
Still think they look stupid but as far as I am concerned, 'Comfort Rules OK'
George
When I first tried on a pair I bought them straight away, much to my wife's delight as I used to laugh at her when she was wearing hers.
Still think they look stupid but as far as I am concerned, 'Comfort Rules OK'
George
(I'd been forced into the editorial team so it was compulsory to do something 
They're just.. I don't know - I can appreciate they're comfortable and practical definitely, but then, they're all gross and plastic and they have holes in them - what's with that! And it really bugs me the way they have crocs which are fur-lined for winter, and yet they still have holes in them.. And really:
And then what if you get your feet wet? They must slide around and get all gross inside.. And apparently they make your feet sweat too?
I think it's just a personal thing - I could never bring myself to wear something so hideous
Especially having seen my ginger friend wearing hot pink ones (and he's a guy).. It's just not right!!!
I don't get the wellie-style or the ones without holes but I am hooked on the holey ones. I wouldn't wear them 'out', but as indoor/outdoor slippers they are fantastic. You can wear them around the house and pop out to the bin or up the garden to feed the ducks in them. They come into their own when you're camping. Just the thing to stick your feet into when you need to pop to the loo in the dark, flip the bit over your heel and they're secure enough to walk the dog in. We all wear 'em in this house; boys & girls!
