After all these years, (74) this is the first pair of Croc’s that I’ve ever purchased. I’ve tried plastic type shoes in the past that always made my feet feel too warm and sweaty, so I stayed away from these. But I read an article the other day about how the Croc brand was becoming more popular, given a boost by Covid and so many people working from home or just hanging out at home more and buying them. So I took a chance and ordered these Classic Navy Crocs. When the package arrived, I couldn’t believe how unbelievably light in weight they are. I ordered a size 9 which is pretty much what I wear these days. They looked big and clunky and my toe comes quite a ways from the top, but the fit is actually perfect. I thought they would fall off when I walked, but that is not a problem at all. They stay on whether I flip the strap up, or down around the back of my heels. I have never had them slip off so far. When the strap is down around my heel, it fits loosely, but I have to use my other foot or hand to move it down to remove them. When I put it up over the top, I can slip them on and off easier, but they still don’t come off when I’m walking. Maybe that’s due to the little slightly raised dots all over the inside footbed. Just enough to keep my feet from slipping, but not enough to be uncomfortable. There is only the slightest arch support although I tried a pair of thin shoe pads which gave them some cush, a little support, and are pretty much invisible. But they did make my feet sweat a little due to the slightly snugger fit. Although there isn’t much cush to them, they don’t feel real hard either. We have tile floors throughout most of our downstairs and they aren’t quite as hard as walking on the floor. I slip them on first thing in the morning, so I guess they are comfortable in their own way. I go barefoot indoors most of the summer anyway, so it isn’t really an issue. These are like going barefoot with the advantage of protecting the sole of your foot if you step on prickly things. Or in the dog poop on the sidewalk that you didn’t notice. Speaking of dog poop, tyou can use as much soap and water on these as you want without harming them and they air dry in minutes or dry off with a towel or paper towel instantly. They certainly are ugly looking, but they grow on you. Sort of like a Bulldog or Persian cat. Within a short while you grow to love them. In fact, I bought a second pair of classic light tie dye Crocs which my Amazon driver delivered yesterday. OMG, light, bright and colorful! Just the thing an old hippie like me could fall in love with! Even my husband said he liked them. (Said he didn’t think he would ever wear anything like that, but he commented on them several times throughout the day.) They even make a pair of Jimmy Buffet beach Crocs with lime, umbrella, ice cubes and even the “lost shaker of salt” Jibbitz. Very cool for a Parrothead, but can’t imagine those accessories that look like they could be dog toys staying on the Crocs! I’ve only had these around a week, so I can’t say how long they’ll last, but they feel sturdy and well made in spite of their incredible lightness.
