#34 - Buy a Pair of Crocs

For years they were the subject of my ridicule... and they will continue to be for they truly are a remarkably U N A T T R A C T I V E  shoe.  However I had to find out what all the fuss was about and I can state with absolute certainty that Crocs offer unforeseen comfort.  For $50 a pair they'd want to offer something.  Given they are irrefutably repulsive they also offer one of the greatest known contraceptives to humankind.   Aint nobody gettin' lucky wearing a pair of these!

Crocs are a little bit like a car crash.  You know you shouldn't look, partially out of respect for the victim and partially because the moment you do look you know that you will be horrified by the abhorrent scene.  


Stepping inside the Crocs store in the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane I was jolted by the range of styles, which you can view at the Crocs website.  Alongside the original Crocs, which I promptly ignored, were sparkly slip ons, high heels, faux deck shoes, shoes in animal print with bright colours and sensible designs.  

I ran my eyes over some of the Crocs and even tried on a few, sans inspiration.  After a short while I rested my eyes on a cheeky pair of red sailor shoes for near on $60.  Sixty dollar for plastic shoes?!  I had plastic shoes in the 80s as a kid, they were all the rage and they weren't $60.  More like $6 and from K-Mart to boot!  I slipped them on and walked around a little in the store.  They were indubitably agreeable and a happy halo encompassed my feet.  However, hesitation ensued momentarily.  Did I really want to offload such an expense for a pair of plastic shoes??? 


After pausing, reconsidering and recalculating I convinced myself to proceed nonetheless to finalise my purchase.  The checkout was busy with tourists so I entertained myself by glimpsing around at the surroundings and there on display on the Sale! stand were these little beauties.

Allow me to recapitulate my cohorts, these Crocs are off the hook when it comes to comfort,  versatility and convenience.  A casual little pair of rubicund ballet flats, they are suitable for work (casual Fridays) and play, jeans and skirts.  And for a paltry $30 I am more than happy with my frugal bargain spotting.

I love the reactions from my friends to whom I have announced "I bought some Crocs".  Typically the response has been a loathesome "urgh God, you didn't did you?"  But when I reply "yep!" and shove my foot in their field of view the reaction changes from disgust to curious animated delight.  It seems most of us are oblivious to the full range of Crocs footwear, understandably so.  They haven't exactly promoted themselves as fashionistas in the field of haughty hoofers.

Suitably chuffed with the purchase they are now a favourite of mine.  I believe I have unravelled the mystery of why so many had to rush out and buy the most hideous looking shoes at the height of their popularity. The comfort sought in a shoe is available in Crocs footwear, however don't wear them to impress for you will be disappointed...