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I am amazed that a thread on ugly, rubber chick sandals is up to 5 pages
Crocs for Men
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As a dog lover, that's tempting me to wear those hideous shoes just to lower the cat population.
If you are comfortable in your skin, you'll be comfortable in Crocs, or whatever else you want to wear. Personally, if it floats my boat, I don't give a c*** what other people think. If you personally do not care for them (or whatever else), that's fine too, but I really do not understand the whole dignity, masculine, style... concern. Is it a self confidence thing or something? Just really trying to understand what to me has always been a mysterious perspective...
I am amazed that a thread on ugly, rubber chick sandals is up to 5 pages
Make that... SIX?
As a dog lover, that's tempting me to wear those hideous shoes just to lower the cat population.
I am amazed that a thread on ugly, rubber chick sandals is up to 5 pages
Some people just refuse to get the message.
As a dog lover, that's tempting me to wear those hideous shoes just to lower the cat population.
But if skklog runs out of kittens, guess what's next? Hmm? woof woof. And that's what they mean by "vested interest."
I think they're pretty high on the list of "Crap I Don't Need." +1 to shavervinnie about the pop culture thing. If I need something to slip on to run out and grab the mail or whatever, I'll put on my flip-flops or slip on my Vans, depending on whether or not I'm wearing socks at the time.
I spent last weekend and part of the week back home for my little brother's wedding, and stayed with my grandmother. She, my mother, and my brother's stepmom all had a pair, and all wore them around town running errands before we drove down to the wedding. I understand the practical functionality to some extent, but I believe there are enough products on the market to find something just as practical, just as comfortable, and less likely to incur ridicule. Hell, my brother's dad is missing his right arm and is diabetic -- he'd be a perfect candidate for Crocs, as they're easy to wear and purportedly comfortable as can be -- and he still just wears plain old velcro-strap tennis shoes.
Place me firmly in the "Don't Want 'em, Don't Need 'em" camp.
I spent last weekend and part of the week back home for my little brother's wedding, and stayed with my grandmother. She, my mother, and my brother's stepmom all had a pair, and all wore them around town running errands before we drove down to the wedding. I understand the practical functionality to some extent, but I believe there are enough products on the market to find something just as practical, just as comfortable, and less likely to incur ridicule. Hell, my brother's dad is missing his right arm and is diabetic -- he'd be a perfect candidate for Crocs, as they're easy to wear and purportedly comfortable as can be -- and he still just wears plain old velcro-strap tennis shoes.
Place me firmly in the "Don't Want 'em, Don't Need 'em" camp.
Flip-flops? Do you live on the beach? I can see Vans if you've got a really good skateboard tube near your house.
I'm not criticizing, just pointing out that everything is relative.
You're right, it is. I don't live on a beach, no, but neither do I wear my flip-flops out in public. They're a good around-the-house or run-to-the-mailbox kind of shoe. When I do go to a pool or the beach, or when I'm washing my car, they're also handy.
As for the Vans, they're sneakers. Sneakers are sneakers. I wear my Chucks almost daily, too. Does that mean I must be a 1920s basketball player? I grew up in the 90s rock scene, and Vans and Chucks are an indelible part of that culture, and my upbringing. I spent the last three years fronting a rock band, and would still be doing it if I hadn't moved to Virginia a couple months ago. I got engaged in my Chucks, had my engagement portraits taken in them, and got married in them.
I don't think anyone's upbringing featured Crocs as prominently.
Not criticizing, not flaming, just pointing out that, while I agree that one's choice of footwear is relative, I personally don't think that Crocs are really relevant or even necessary. There are plenty of other options out there that are equal in both comfort and ease-of-wear, without looking, frankly, so damn goofy.
I'm really not trying to stir anything up, I'm just stating my point of view. I understand that for some people, Crocs are really great. They just aren't for me, because I prefer the alternatives that are available to me.
That's fine...no more cats...feed him the poodles first. Some of them are barely dogs.
Tea cup and purse dogs first... they make tasty appetizers, I'm told.
I have a pair of these:
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They are very comfortable and I think they look great
I instinctively stayed away from Crocs but love Birkenstock. A couple of days ago I tried a pair of Crocs on in black, exactly the same model as The Duckster has. They're REALLY comfortable. I'd say they're the Birkenstocks for the 21st Century. Croc ON!
I loved Crocs for several years, then i noticed I was getting my Plantars Faciatis(sp) back. One trip to the podiatrist confirmed my suspicion..... Crocs may be comfortable, but if you have foot problems... they aren't for you.
Now I am back in my Birks and happy....
Michael
I be these will be common in the states next summer. They were everywhere in Europe Last summer and I am starting to see them here and there in Texas.
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Wear 'em with socks! 
Well, to paraphrase Malcolm Reynolds from Firefly "A man that wears 13 EEEEEE shoes ... ain't afraid of nothin".
I love my blue Crocs with my brown, shear knee-highs!
*facepalm*
