Crocs

It's snobbery because people sneer.

Not snobbery about crocs - I worked for a trauma service and have seen a nasty accident caused by shoes without backs - sometimes they catch as you release a pedal and get caught, so you can't press the pedal down without bending over to release the shoe - this happened with the brake pedal and the driver was unable to press the brake.

I think crocs are great. They are particularly good for children as they can get them muddy and wet and it does not matter.

Saba Douglas-Hamilton used to (probably still does) drive four-by-fours in bare feet.

Crocs have backs. Well, the original ones did.

My feet get sweaty in any sort of plastic shoes!

I would feel very unsafe driving in crocs, flip flops, wellies or bare feet (plus, it would be painful as I'm not used to it). Well done all those hardy types (with hardy feet) who can do so with ease!

I don't think I would feel comfortable or safe driving in them (or bare feet, or wellies)

I drive in crocs with the backs up then they're just as safe as any other shoe.

I also drive in wellies but not snow boots as they're too wide and it's easy to catch the accelerator with the side of your foot when you're braking.

I have some croc type clogs that I wear for gardening, and have wondered about buying some[not for the garden] but don't your bare feet get sweaty in crocs and they can't be great for going for a walk surely?I can see they can be great for ambling about the rock pools on a beach though.

I find them very comfy for walking.

I wear flip flop crocs as indoor shoes, they are very comfortable but were not cheap. Imitation crocs are made of cheap plastic, I tried them once but they rubbed the skin off my feet.

Your feet don't get sweaty, they are too holey and well-ventilated. That's why I wear them for gardening in the summer, plus they can be washed.

They are ugly, they make your feet look big and wide and your legs look short, that's why I wouldn't be seen dead in them in public, no other reason! However, vanity aside, they are lovely and light and comfortable.

I can drive in wellies and hiking boots, it's backless shoes that cause problems, I have had a pair of shoes slip off and get stuck under a pedal. It was a very hairy moment. I can also drive in bare feet, that was how I learnt.

I bought my first pair of flip flops whilst staying in Dubai with family, who wore them. So comfy right from the start and I only bought a new pair ( Amazon) this year after 6 yrs. I wear them a lot.

I love the look of flip flops, there are some really pretty ones about, but I can`t wear them, they hurt between the toes. I also can`t walk in backless sandals and shoes, I slide out of them!

Some of the styles - Patricia's are flip flops with no toe posts. Wonderfully comfortable. I have two pairs of slightly different styles. The second pair bought in a watersports shop. Wonderful for all the reasons already given. As regards driving, my only caution is that when they get old, the robbed sole becomes smoothe and slippy. X

I only discovered Crocs when in hospital, seven years ago - the nursing staff were all wearing them. I asked a nurse about them, and she took one off and handed it to me - I couldn't believe how light it was! I've been wearing them ever since...

I wear socks (thick hiking ones) with Crocs if it's cold, which it usually is where I live. I don't wear them for gardening because I need something with a better grip on wet grass, like hiking boots, Muck boots or, on the few warm days, VibramFiveFingers.

Vanity? tcha!

I wouldn't be without my crocs, they are great for gardening, washable, keep your feet cool in summer and warm in winter, even with bare feet.

Before my lovely dad died at 93, he wore them all the time and now my dgd age 2, wears them at nursery and in the garden.
In fact, all my family wear them at some time or other!

feetle; I read that quickly and had visions of you trying the nurses Croc on..a Cinderella moment methinks....

I bought some crocs sandals in Mauritius in 2008 and have worn them throughout the summers since. I don't know if I can get the same style here. They are like flip flops but with 2 straps across. I will miss them when they finally wear out.

I walked up to a friend this morning, she was giving me a lift to a coffee morning with friends. She was weeding her front garden. She rushed in to fetch her car keys, we drove off and she suddenly turned round, saying 'Shoes! I forgot, I am wearing my gardening crocs!' I looked down and she was wearing a pale pink pair. I immediately thought of this thread.

So she went in and changed into her smarter shoes, and blow me down, they were a newer (therefore smarter?) pair of pale green crocs...

Crocs are very washable but when I put a pair in the dishwasher they came out a size smaller.

Eloethan, is this the style you meant? There are several different styles available on Ebay. I might consider getting a pair of these myself!

anno Thank you but no. Mine are much flatter, with just two bars - one across the toes and one across the instep. I've looked in shops here but haven't seen them so maybe they're not available in the UK or no longer manufactured.

I saw the two bar ones, but they were second hand and size 9.

I've never bought any Crocs even though I've seen them in Germany and Italy whist on holidays. I now have to wear comfy shoes and wondered if the cheaper ones really are quite similar to the original and also because I plan to buy online from Ebay probably I would like to know if you buy them in your usual size or a smaller size. I ask this because they look quite big and thought maybe if your feet move about it could make them sore.