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[KathyL]

I have read and heard about the Crocs shoes. I know lots of people here have them.

Has anyone who has purchased crocs been disappointed with them? If you have and love them, what do you like best? Since they are plastic, do your feet get hot in them? Finally, I am someone who enjoys support from walking shoes when I am on my feet for long periods of time (such as a day at Disney). Do Crocs give you enough support for a day at Disney? Sorry for so many questions in one post.

KathyL [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[masonsmousermom]

I wondered all of the same things that you did when I forked out the money for a pair of plastic-y shoes. But, they are great!

Pros:
* They are lightweight. It feels like you are walking on a cushion.
* If it rains at the parks or you get on a wet ride, you don't have the wet, wrinkled feet like you would with tennies.
* They have holes in them, which keep your feet cool.

Cons:
* The support is o.k.- check into some of the specially-made Crocs that offer more support for people with feet problems. I have them, and my crocs are o.k. to wear for about 6-8 hours, and then my feet begin getting tender and the support isn't enough anymore.
* If it does rain, your feet kind of slide around a bit inside. Not as bad as flip-flops, but still slippery.

I wore my crocs to parks that I wouldn't be doing *as much* walking. (MGM and Animal Kingdom- we tend to stay there for less than 8 hours). At MK and Epcot, I stuck with tennis shoes and a good, supportive sock. I had very few foot issues on this trip, which has always been a negative part of vacationing at Disney, as my feet can get pretty bad (Can't put any pressure on them when I first wake up without crumpling to the floor if I didn't take care of them the night before)

Hope this helps you make a good decision.

[KathyL]

Shelly,

Thanks so much for your honest review of Crocs. While the shoes themselves are not that expensive, I just can't decide if I would wear them that much. Most I know that have them love them, but I am just not sure.

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[DrDolphin]

I love my crocs -and they will be in my suitcase for my trip to DL. I have many foot issues -- and with my crocs - mt feet feel just fine.

[graygables]

I'm a Croc addict. I used to be a Birkenstock addict b/c of my foot issues, they were the ONLY thing I could wear.

I bought some "croc-offs" at Payless b/c they had tie-dye [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img], but they weren't so good for my feet and were too hot (I HATE hot feet).

I finally sprung for the real thing and have never looked back. Now that the Disney ones are out, I don't see me wearing much of anything but Crocs. I even have the Mary Jane style for dressier things (although, I'm not a dresser-upper). They are not at all hot, plenty of ventilation and the main difference I noticed was the little raised nubs in the footbed that the fakes don't have. It's like a little foot massage. I did 2 conventions (concrete floors) with several days at WDW in between in my Croc Caymans and Mary Janes only and never had a bit of problem with my feet.

I also hate wearing shoes indoors, but I have actually gone to get ready for bed to find that I've been in them all day and hadn't even noticed. Com-fee.

[Belle*]

Kathy - I am a shoe addict and the first time I saw Crocs I thought, "Good Lord, Who on earth would wear those god-awful things???!" Turns out - I would!!! I couldn't resist when they cam out with the pink Mickey Crocs and I have to say that I love them. They are so lightweight and comfortable. I wore them all over Disney! I found that I could not wear them on back to back days but alternating them with my sneakers kept my feet much happier than on past trips. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] I do find that the bottoms of my feet do sweat a little bit due to the nature of the material but in general the ventilation holes kept my feet pretty comfy. Now that I'm home, I keep them by the back door and slip them on to go get the paper, to take the dog out, to take out the garbage, etc. I wear them far more than I ever thought I would! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

[snoozin]

I now own "real" Crocs; I used to have Nothinz, which I also loved. I wore them to death. I occassionally wear "other" shoes and I pay for it dearly when I do.

I almost always wear mine with socks; even in snowy weather, they're great! Again, you get a little soggy when it's raining, but I wouldn't trade them for anything.

I agree, the other brands can by iffy; but Crocs and Nothinz are great!

[pparm]

I just got my second pair for Christmas. They're Penn State Crocs!!!
They are about the ugliest pair of shoes I've ever owned, but definately the most comfy! I wore them everyday(except for 1 morning) at DisneyWorld in August and my feet AND legs have never held up so well on vacation! I highly recommend them. I'm trying to get a Disney pair, but I refuse to pay $70 for them on Ebay! They're sold out on the Crocs web site!

Paula

[kmurburg]

I got the red Mickey crocs for Christmas and I love them! They are so comfy - even when I wore them to work! I stand for almost my whole shift so I can appreciate what these shoes do for my feet and legs! I can't wait to try them out at WDW!

[EmpressLizBunny]

here is my opion on crocs

i like them for light walking but defintly not standing as they make my supanate which is when you end up standing/walking on the outsides out your feet

[POOH]

I'm getting more and more used to them and am even considering getting a pair. Of course the fact that they have Disney styles does help. I bought my cousin's daughter pair for Christmas since she is on a swim team and they are perfect for that. She loves them. I think I'm going to break down and get some.

[koalamom]

The girls and I absolutely [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] our Crocs. Waiting for the Pooh line to come out (sometime this Spring).

Wore them some in the parks, mainly to the pool and such.

Wear them all over here at home, outside in the yard, to the store, I have even worn them to church!

[HiddenMickey]

I still think they are truly ugly, but I did buy a pair before my trip to WDW last summer. They were a godsend...really! My son and I traded off wearing them (after his feet started killing him the first day). We found that for park touring, we needed to wear socks with them...otherwise our 'hotspots' would start to hurt again. S

I wear them walking around our neighborhood sometimes and occasionally when doing errards, so I noticed that the treads are starting to get worn. Does anyone know about how long a pair will last?

[SouthernBelle]

I just got my first pair this weekend, I love them and now I want another pair, perhaps Red Disney Crocs for my trip in May. DGS, Skyler, 4 yrs, now has three pairs, and he loves them. Mimi (me) broke down and bought him a green pair, green is his favorite color. I think I will get him a pair of Disney Crocs before we go in May. DH tried mine on and said they are comfy but he does not want a pair.