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Old 03-29-2007, 03:46 PM   #1
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Crocs or not?

Who here has bought Crocs?

It seems that everyone's talking about them... I haven't bought any yet, as they're quite expensive here, compared to the States and I haven't seen any designs I like, but I think I might end up buying a pair on our next Disney trip.
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I've got mine on! And I love love love seeing Mickey heads when I look down.
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I've got mine on! And I love love love seeing Mickey heads when I look down.
Okay...HOW do you get Crocs with Mickey on them? Are we talking the Jibbitz OR the ones with the Mickey head HOLES? I ask cause I've ONLY seen them in KIDS sizes. Do they have them for adults?
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I have the red Mickey ones! Love 'em! I was one of those who thought they were ugly . . . until they came out with Disney ones. Then I just HAD to have a pair! They are so comfortable. You might as well be barefoot!
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I will never say never, but ............ for me.... no way. Not right now anyway.
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I will never say never, but ............ for me.... no way. Not right now anyway.
but Macy has a regular pair and the Easter Bunny is bringing her two pairs of Disney Crocs for Easter. Even Charlie has a pair!
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I have 5 pairs of them in various styles!! Love 'em!!!
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I have the red Mickey, the pink Mickey, brown Mary Janes, an emerald pair, and I used to have a couple of the tie-dye (surprise, surprise ) cheapie ones from Payless, but they didn't give enough support. I pretty much wear Crocs exclusively anymore.
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I'm afraid they'll be too hot to wear. I hate sweaty feet. None for me. I'll stick to my Birks for everyday comfort.
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I have to say, I thought I would be the last person to buy them since I think they are truly horrible looking. But once they came out with the pink Mickey crocs, even my high-heel-loving self had to buy a pair. Now I'm hooked! I bought myself a pair of the Mary Janes as well. The May Janes are not as comfortable as the Mickey Crocs but are still pretty good.
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I adore them. I have 2 pairs and Kat has 3. Once you try them, Cheryl, you'll never look back.
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I bought the black Disney ones. I've only worn them around the house so far, but I can't wait for the weather to warm up. I plan on putting some miles on them this spring!
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I was also one of the ones who said !!! to Crocs, because if it doesn't have at least a 3 inch heel, I won't wear it. However, for Christmas, my mother bought me a pair of the ballerina slipper-style ones with some jeweled Jibbitz...and I'm grudgingly changing my mind. They're super comfortable.
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I remember seeing them for the first time and thinking - why would you put something so ugly on our feet? They stick out like a sore thumb!
BUT! - When I saw that they had DISNEY crocs.....I bought some! I have the white ones with the pink strap - and I them! They are so comfortable! I really want a pair of black MaryJanes. I am totally a Croc fan now!
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I am wearing my red Mickey ones right now ! They cheer me up! They're even comfortable enough to wear to work so I bought a pair of gold mary jane style that I can wear anytime!
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