Many of you have seen the ugly, hole-filled, rubber shoes that have taken over
the footwear market. Crocs are the most hideous sandal/shoe hybrid...things
ever created. It's hard not to notice neon-pink, lime-green, light tan,
navy blue and even blinding-white shoes that are full of holes.
For about thirty dollars, you get one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes
you'll ever wear. Crocs are made of rubber – and not some hard, vulcanized,
blister-inducing type, either. The shoes are soft enough to be comfortable on
your feet, but tough enough to stand up to lots of walking. The inside bottom
section is studded, too: it's like getting a foot massage every time you
take a step.
The soles have remarkable grip, which makes them superior to flip-flops when
you aren't sure of your footing or when you need to walk faster than usual.
Crocs are also better than sneakers in the sense that, when you wear them without
socks, your feet don't sweat much (if at all). Even in wintertime –
and even though Crocs are full of holes on the tops and sides – your feet
stay warm enough and comfortable inside the shoes.
Another nice feature is the movable strap. You can put this strap behind your
ankle for added support, or flip it to the front if you'd like. Either
way, the shoes stay in place very well. They aren't like flip flops, which
slide all over the place – and the Crocs don't make loud flapping
noises when you walk, either.
The best part, however, is probably the fact that it's very easy to clean
Crocs. You simply take them off, hose them down, and wipe them dry with a paper
towel. They're ready to go back on your feet in a minute or two, sparkly
clean and ready for more walking.
The only real downside to Crocs is their hideous appearance. They are uglier
than the nastiest basketball shoes. They could not get a date if they drove
Porsches. They are listed under "Fashion Disasters" in the dictionary.
But even though they're so aesthetically unappealing that they make many
people cringe and weep, they're definitely worth wearing. If you can get
past how ugly these things look, your feet are in for a wonderful surprise.
And because these shoes cost about thirty dollars, they're cheap enough
to be worth a try. If you don't like how they feel on your feet, you can
always let the dog chew on them...if he'll be caught dead with them
in his mouth, that is.
You will not have trouble finding a pair of Crocs that matches any outfit in
your wardrobe. If you don't really care to own several pairs just
so you match, go with basic black. They don't hide dust or dirt
very well, but none of the colors really do (with the possible exception
of the light-tan version). But black Crocs will match any outfit,
so you could very well get away with owning just one pair of these
fashion atrocities.
