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Do adults who wear Crocs not realize they look like a laughing stock? An epidemic!
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davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
You should accept people for who they are
Vanillalite
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I know a ton of hospital workers wear them because they find they are comfortable and rather indestructible for 12 hour shifts with little to no breaks. See people all the time with them on at my finacee's work.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
What colors did you buy, bro?
freenudemacusers
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yo i'm just saying you can't fire with an empty gunYes yes, we all know your shoes are the most expensive in this thread. Move along now.
lol, my significant other bought a pair for the same reason. Just to take the trash to the curb through wet grass and mud.
I'm at work so I cannot post pics but I have two pairs of these brown ones for around the house or at the cottage: http://www.crocs.ca/crocs-baya/10126,en_CA,pd.html?cid=200&cgid=men-footwear
These for everywhere else: http://www.crocs.ca/crocs-hover-slip-on/11291,en_CA,pd.html?cid=26L&cgid=men-footwear
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
I know someone who had orange. I've seen green and black, and probably even pink.
I didnt know crocs made anything but those terrible sandals, so the ones your wear outside aren't that bad.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Oh god. I remember those.
Lord_Byron28
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I'll never understand crocs and people's obsession for them or how it grew so popular. However I dont judge people on them even if I think they are gross and hideous.
Not true in the slightest. The croc fad swept through my area a couple years back but thankfully it has since died out for the most part.
SpoonyBard
Banned
Croc clones cost like 5 or 7 euros, are comfortable, and easy to put on and take off. What's not to like? Okay, I mostly wear them when hanging outside, taking the dog for a short walk or cutting the grass etc. But people are free to use them as they please.
Blood Red Sky
Banned
My husband has a pair for wearing with his scrubs at the dental practice. They don't have the holes in the top though - you don't want to drop a needle or an instrument into your foot.
Jelly shoes are back in fashion, actually! I had some as a kid, and I'm almost slightly kinda tempted to get a pair...
Jelly shoes are back in fashion, actually! I had some as a kid, and I'm almost slightly kinda tempted to get a pair...
I used to hate Crocs as much as OP. Then I tried them.
My preferred Croc now is the 'duet sport.' If you currently wear the 'classic' Croc, I highly recommend you give the duet sport a try - it's more comfortable and the soles are super thick and don't wear out as quickly. I've found the sole on the classics tends to wear out from friction over time, leaving a thin bottom that can deliver hard impacts to the foot in city walking. Not with the duet sport.
Of course, this is assuming you choose your casual footwear based on the happiness of your feet, and not the happiness of other people.
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My preferred Croc now is the 'duet sport.' If you currently wear the 'classic' Croc, I highly recommend you give the duet sport a try - it's more comfortable and the soles are super thick and don't wear out as quickly. I've found the sole on the classics tends to wear out from friction over time, leaving a thin bottom that can deliver hard impacts to the foot in city walking. Not with the duet sport.
Of course, this is assuming you choose your casual footwear based on the happiness of your feet, and not the happiness of other people.
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I used to hate Crocs as much as OP. Then I tried them.
My preferred Croc now is the 'duet sport.' If you currently wear the 'classic' Croc, I highly recommend you give the duet sport a try - it's more comfortable and the soles are super thick and don't wear out as quickly. I've found the sole on the classics tends to wear out from friction over time, leaving a thin bottom that can deliver hard impacts to the foot in city walking. Not with the duet sport.
Of course, this is assuming you choose your casual footwear based on the happiness of your feet, and not the happiness of other people.
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By that logic I should wear sweat pants and an oversized tshirt everywhere.
GameGuru59
Banned
Part of life.
OT. Its not just crocs, but open toed shoes generally. I think men should stop wearing these, because they make men look like dorks. Open toed shoes are for women, the beach, and when you're going outside the house for no more than five minutes. Otherwise, I tend to think men who wear these shoes are incompetent when it comes to fashion. Nobody wants to see your nasty ass man feet. At least women have the decency to get pedicures.
yeah crocs are the only way to be comfortable
Fuck Crocs!
Holy shit those are some wide pants. Sup dad!
I try not to put people down and make them feel bad for something they may really enjoy. Do I have a taste for them? Nah. But I don't have anything against people that like them. I hear they're pretty comfortable when you're working on your feet for a long time.
Man, I used to wear those all the time growing up. So many blisters. These are my personal favorite at the moment:
For weekend I usually use sandals at home, something like this:
Man, I used to wear those all the time growing up. So many blisters. These are my personal favorite at the moment:
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
Right on the money!
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Wear whatever is comfortable. .
If we all did this, then sweat pants and oversized shirts would be fashionable!
This, tells me everything I need to know.
Btw, I have a pair, super comfortable. Looks aren't everything,
Woo-Fu
Banned
not all crocs look like that. I've got these and they've lasted almost 3 years now.
http://www.crocs.com/crocs-Realtree-Baja/10603,default,pd.html
You say that but crocs (the rubber ones) are pure shit when it comes to comfort. Reebok and Nike's jogging shoes do a much better job of providing comfort than those cheap ass excuses for foot protection.
This. Real adults don't care what other people wear.
speculawyer
Member
I can't take seriously any adults who willingly choose to put these on their feet as footwear:
They come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to bright fluorescent orange and even tie-dye. I've even seen stores selling "Jibbitz" (usually at the cash register) which are these godawful little trinkets like fake jewels and animal paws you can insert into the Croc holes to decorate them
I'm not even going to talk about the Winter Croc
These horrid "shoes" are okay for kids up to the age of like 3 or 4. I've heard that Crocs were really meant originally solely for gardening which I can kind of excuse.
But do the adults who wear these as part of their daily outfits to go out or even to work not realize how ridiculous they look? I mean FFS I work in an office and I see people wearing these to work with their chinos and work slacks (how they haven't been banned @ work yet is beyond me).
Crocs are an eyesore. Crocs are gross, I don't appreciate hear the squeak of sweaty feet against rubber in the summer. Crocs are NOT shoes, because I can't clean REAL shoes by running them through a dishwasher. Crocs are an abomination against humanity.
I don't know how widespread the Croc epidemic is in other countries, but here in Canada where I am, I see them everywhere, especially downtown. Almost always on adults, not kids.
Is there an uglier "shoe" in existence? I think not.
I question the sanity of people compelled to make a thread about how other people's footwear bothers them.
The dishwasher thing sounds great.
Tertullian
Member
I have a co-worker who wears crocs nearly every day to my office. Surprised he gets away with it. We have a lax dress code, but still.
GameGuru59
Banned
lol, beleive that if you want to. We are in a bit of an echo chamber right now. If you don't personally care what you wear, that's one thing. But I assure you, other people do notice what you wear.
Are you telling me, people in your area, wore crocs, to be fashionable?
blitzcloud
Banned
OP, comfort>looks.
Don't lie to yourself for the sake of social acceptance.
Don't lie to yourself for the sake of social acceptance.
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