Am I the only person on Earth who hates Crocs?

[Diamond_Dog]

Talking about the shoes. Everybody and his brother keeps telling me how comfortable they are. Nurses and doctors wear them! etc.

I was gifted a pair for Christmas, and around my house they’re just OK … I wore them to the grocery store this morning and holy moly I couldn’t wait to get home and take them off, they were so uncomfortable.

On edit: They will be going to the rummage sale at the church down the street.

[hueymahl]

1. So ugly AND uncomfortable

Don't get it.

Around here, "you might be a redneck" if you wear crocs.

[Grasswire2]

2. I had a pair some years ago and loved the feel.

Very comfy.

Maybe I'll get some again. I mostly wear padded sox these days, at home.

[hlthe2b]

3. I don't like them, but then I've never been a fan of plastic shoes--even on little kids.

Many feel differently...

[Diamond_Dog]

11. I'm with you on that

[3catwoman3]

4. I wouldn't say I hate them, but I find them really...

...dorky looking. I've never owned any.

[kimbutgar]

5. Yes I can't stand crocs nor Birkenstocks

Ugly shoes.

I brought a rip off pair at a swap meet once and never wore them because I was talked into buying them. When I see kids wearing them at school during PE I want to scream!

[KarenS]

14. Laughing,,,, I wear both,,,,

my crocs are 'inside' shoes like houseslippers (there is zero arch support)

my Birkenstock have arch support and in Germany considered like orthopedic shoes,,,, they are for outside wear

I have always worn 'ugly' shoes!!

[kimbutgar]

21. I'm weird about shoes

I admit it and rarely wear flip flops because I broke my foot at 22 wearing a pair.

But I won’t hold it against because I’ve known a lot of great people who wore crocs and Birkenstocks! My mother was a shoe person who wouldn’t be caught dead in them!

[pansypoo53219]

31. tevas too. i am so glad i ditched all shoes ALL YEAR in 2000. i was barefoot in summer most times.

i have saved so much money.

[Nittersing]

6. Never appealed to me

My new favorites are soft-soled moccasins. Almost like going bare foot.

https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/leather-laced-softsole

[Thtwudbeme]

17. I have a pair of these for women

Love them!

[Coventina]

7. I hate the way they look on adults.

I would never wear them.

Of course, due to my severe arthritis, I cannot wear any shoes but Brooks Adrenaline.
So, I really have no business commenting on fashion choices.

[grumpyduck]

8. I just think they're ugly.

[dameatball]

9. I have always thought the clogs were kinda dopey looking, but I do like their slides and flip flops.

[Skittles]

10. ME

just fucking hideous

[Wingus Dingus]

12. I have three pairs, two for running outside to take dogs out/haul trash/water plants

and one pair just for inside that stays clean. They're not for looks, they're for comfort and convenience. I hate flip flops. I don't want to see people's feet, frankly. Edit to add: don't care if I'm the last person who ever wears them, I will never not have them.

[intrepidity]

13. Same. I use em for quick trips outside

i normally go barefoot indoors, so i keep a pair of cheap knock-off-crocs by the door for stepping outside. It's all dirt around here, so plastic shoes hose off well.

That said, I never wear them when I go anywhere.

[CottonBear]

22. I wear knockoff crocs for gardening.

I wear flip flops inside. I hate being barefoot. I will be getting a new pair of knockoff crocs to wear when I have socks on inside, because I never walk around with my socks on, because I hate getting dog hair on my socks. And, yes I vacuum frequently.

[Siwsan]

15. I have some I wear when I'm working in the gardens

Not sure if they are authentic or a knock off. I suspect the 2nd. They are comfortable, convenient, and easy to clean.

[Diamond_Dog]

24. That does make sense.

[EYESORE 9001]

16. I once had a coworker who wore crocs in the office on casual days

His sweaty, sockless feet made fart noises when he walked. He was roundly chastised.

[wishstar]

18. Crocs have never worked for me but spouse wears them constantly

At least I was able to try on my sis-in-law's and neice's at beach vacation years ago so I knew they weren't comfortable for me.

Spouse on the other hand has at least 4 pairs, even rides bike and does some hikes with them Yikes!

[Alliepoo]

19. Lol! Crocs are kinda cute-

And they are comfy to my feet and the charms you can stick in the holes are cute and fun. They remind me of the clogs I used to wear in my much younger days. The summer shoes I love now are called Dawgs. Found them a few years ago on Groupon and have several pairs of them now. The material is very similar to Crocs and they have good arch support for my hurting feet and are comfy to walk in. They come in all kinds of really cute designs, too!!

[lunatica]

20. They're too ugly to even try on

If they were pretty I would try them.

[Ocelot II]

23. I like them. They're comfortable and great for gardening.

They're ugly, but so am I - so no problem!

[mucifer]

25. I'm a nurse. I slip when I wear them. I hate them

[Hassler]

26. Love mine around a campsite and when working outdoors in the soggy PNW

[IcyPeas]

27. there are crocs.... and then there are crocs

I don't wear any of them.

[TexasBushwhacker]

32. Had a friend who had croc Crocs

They were an alligator skin pattern. He was a chef and they're popular among kitchen workers.

[CloudWatcher]

28. Almost the worst shoe ever

When I was a tiny lad, we somehow acquired a pair of real wooden shoes, Dutch Clogs.
Likely from a relative's trip to the Netherlands.

They're the only shoes I've liked less than Crocs.

That said, I might try Crocs again the next time I'm walking an unkempt
beach with lots of rocks and tar and seaweed. No reason to get nice
sandals covered in tar.

[Iggo]

42. Earth Shoes. The worst.

Wallabies. The best.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

29. I recommend keeping them in your closet for the future...

... when you may get plantar fasciitis. A God send when you can't walk in other comfy shoes.

[SharonClark]

36. Agree.

[UTUSN]

30. Never had or even tried them. On the plus side, I love flip flops!

[sakabatou]

33. I only use them as shoes to do stuff around the house, and that's it.

[Emile]

34. I wear my Crocs everyday. I prefer shoes, but if I need

to do something outside like check the mail box, I find it much easier to slip on my Crocs.

[SharonClark]

35. Love crocs, especially for gardening and walking

the dogs. They are incredibly comfy and you can wash them with the hose.

[we can do it]

37. Nope, you are not. Hate flip flops too, the thing between toes hurts.

[Laffy Kat]

38. I always liked mine. I wonder if you have the right size?

They make several types of shoes and they don't all look like the typical Crocs. I have a pair of black pumps that are made by Crocs, as well as some blue suede clogs and all of them are attractive and super comfy.

[Diamond_Dog]

39. It could be.

My feet are on the narrow side and if I wear my usual size in Crocs they are waaay too wide, so I have to buy a size smaller for the width and then the shoe rubs on the top of my foot. They just don’t work for me, I’m afraid. I am glad others here like them.

[Laffy Kat]

40. Sounds like they're not a "good fit" for you!

Comfort is always first when it comes to shoes.

[Diamond_Dog]

41. Amen to that!