CrocsMen's and Women's Specialist Vent Work Clog
B**N
I'm in love. Size down.
My average-width feet are 10-3/8" long; I typically wear a size-10 shoe. Per the advice of other reviewers, I sized down to a size-9 W Croc, and the fit is perfect.If you'd asked me a year ago if I'd ever own Crocs, without hesitation I would've said: Nope! In a farm & homestead setting, the popular style of Crocs— riddled with holes like Swiss cheese— admits far too much dirt and debris to be practical. (Speaking from experience after farmsitting for friends who have been using pop Crocs as their outdoor chores.)But when I learned about these specialist versions— without all the holes— it was an aha! moment. I've been wearing my Crocs daily since April (approx. 6 month), and they are PERFECT for my application. I live in the country and need an easy solution for frequent transitions from indoor slippers to outdoor slippers. I want a comfortable and durable outdoor slip-on that covers my toes, provides decent traction, and keeps my socks clean and dry no matter what I get up to outside.Every day I use these clogs for gardening and light-duty homestead chores (and sometimes heavier projects), and they keep my socks clean & dry, even when I accidentally slosh water all over myself.(I'd recommend changing into proper work boots, however, if you're walking in exposed/loose soil, as deep/fluffy/dusty dirt can creep in over the open heel of a clog.)These specialist Croc clogs have been a big improvement over my former go-to outdoor slip-ons: Muck boots. The boots will come out again for winter, but for spring–fall they can be a bit overkill and hot. (I don't mind sweaty socks if I'm hard at work, but when the sweat creeps up your legs it's a little less comfortable!)The Muck boots also aren't as easy to slip on/off, so sometimes I'd skip pulling them on if thought I was only stepping out for something quick & easy, only to return later with my so-called house slippers wet and dirty. The easy on/off of a Crocs clog has helped me kick that bad habit.The Mucks are also more expensive— at least twice the price— so the wear & tear you put on them from crouching positions comes at a greater cost. Although I take care to store them inside (out of the sun, duh people!) between uses, I've definitely been hard on my Crocs— sometimes getting too comfortable and wearing them for intensive projects that would've been better suited for a genuine work/hike boot. Plenty of time spent crouching over tasks on the ground has imparted a permanent crease over the top that will probably crack open someday. But when that day comes, I'll replace these clogs with the exact same Crocs.These specialist Crocs have also been excellent camp shoes— keeping my feet cozy and protected from errant twigs and forest floor debris, and keeping my socks clean & dry while handling camp chores. A big improvement over flip-flops, which used to be my go-to camp & casual outdoor footwear.Fun fact: I consciously realized I was "sold" on these Crocs after dreaming that I'd worn a high-heeled version of them to a block party in a big city (pfff! as if! LOL), and— having taken them off at some point— I refused to leave the party until I found them. When I found them, someone had vomited into one and taken a bite out of the other, and I was still like: Nope— these are coming home with me! When I woke up from that bizarre scenario I had to admit to myself: I'm in love with my (specialist) Crocs!
G**.
They will shrink.
I never, ever thought I'd wear a pair of plastic shoes. However, I got a pair for my birthday March 2022. I finally put them on in a hurry to get the trash out and forgot to take them off when I came in. Not bad, not bad. I wore them mainly for yard and garden work. Then I progressed to going to the grocery store and HD. Then..... last week I tried to get them on and the right shoe had shrunk. Couldn't figure it out. Did I get a chemical on them? Don't think so. Did someone put them in the dryer accidentally? Don't think so. I usually leave them inside the garage at the back door. One day I left them on the back patio in 100° plus weather. No, no, no. I finally read the instructions. Duh! It says in the instructions what not to do to Crocs. Just a warning to those, like me, that quit reading to soon and waste a pair of Crocs.
J**A
Good!
Good price and quality!
B**N
Just What He Wanted
These were purchased for our grandson who is beginning to take interest in his clothes and his appearance and were exactly what he wanted. Fit was not important… just THE LOOK. 😉
K**Y
Finally, a Croc with Good Soles and No Holes
Croc Blitzens have been my go-to shoes for everyday wear at home, indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather. After they were discontinued, I wore my last pair while they were falling apart and frantically searched everywhere for something to replace them. Other brands didn’t come close to Croc comfort. I tried the Bistro Crocs because they didn’t have holes, but the soles didn’t have enough tread for grip in grass and mud. FINALLY, I found these with no holes and deep tread. I still wish they were lined like the old Bliztens, but at least they feel great on my feet otherwise. I wear a woman’s 9 1/2 W in regular shoes and these fit perfectly with thick socks in size 9.
D**Y
Comfortable!
I've always wanted a pair of these Crocs! Trust me there not full of Croc, hahahaha! They are the, and I do mean the, most comfortable shoes I've ever put my feet in. I wear a size 10-m, and I wear socks with them, there just a wee, bit big but not anything to fuss about! Only one little problem is they will make your feet sweat a bit. But arch is right on the money as far as support! I was wearing some flat slippers that made my back, neck, and leg hurt a little bit, but not anymore due to these awesome crocs!! Do the right thing and buy yourself a pair!! They never go out of style! Think how long these has been on the market? A long time! You might think they look sorta weird on a guy, but they dont!! I've had at least 10 people already ask me where and how much I paid for them!! I only wish they had more colors to choose from! You will look forward to wearing these shoes each and everyday! Forget those very hot tennis shoes, and by Crocs, I did...!! Thxx for your time!! Oh, and I'm 64 years young! So they will look great on anybody or anyone! Lol...
M**E
Fun to try a different style, but not worth the safety concerns
For all the positive things I'd heard about crocs and clogs in the kitchen I am disappointed in this product. I work in a fast paced kitchen. I'm generally on my feet 9 to 11 hours daily -running the entire time. My biggest disappointment in these shoes is their grip on the floor. I've had these shoes 4 days at work now and have slipped -almost fallen 3 times. I noticed an immediate difference with these shoes regarding slipping on day one. My last pair of shoes, regular lace-up, rubber soled, non-skid kitchen shoes rarely gave me any trouble. Although falling apart, and beginning to separate from the sole, I may put them back on and ditch these new crocs for pure safety alone, until I can afford to buy a new pair of my old shoes.Aside from slipping, the crocs are ok. They are wider than I expected, perhaps because they are unisex. I will likely not buy unisex in the future. The vent holes, which I read would keep the shoes breathable don't work as well as I hoped. My feet are much warmer in these than my former leather kitchen shoes. Cushion and support seem to be ok.
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