Wednesday, 17 October 2007
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Heartfelt feelings about Crocs.
So, if I had a list of favorite products like Oprah, #1 would be Crocs brand shoes. Please stop before you say what you're going to say. Yes, I am very aware that the are very ugly. And I am aware that they are a fad. But I like to think that I am above this fad, because I love them for other reasons, primarily being, they are so, so, so comfortable, and also ergonomically designed to be better for your back, legs, and prevent bacteria growth. They;'re even being recommened by physicians to patients in place of orthopedic shoes.
And here's my beef. Time, and time, and time again I get told how ugly they are. And I respond, but they are comfortable. "But they make your feet sweat." "No, actually they don't; the are specifically desinged to allow your feet to dry quickly to help prevent bacteria growth." "My sister has some and they feel like styrofoam." "Really? Because mine don't. By chance, where did your sister buy hers?"
"WALMART"
"Well, then, I guess we're not really talking about Crocs, are we. We're talking about styrofoam knock-offs."
I just feel the need to inform the world that Walmart, Payless, Kmart, etc, DO NOT CARRY CROCS; Crocs are completely different shoes. Like any other shoes, real Crocs have to be worn in as well...give them a week or two of continuous use and they will be like you're walking on a soft pillow that has conformed to your feet and gives great arch support, I give my word on this. Comparing Walmart brand crocs to real Crocs is like comparing Walmart brand birkenstocks to real Birkenstocks. Real Crocs are made in Italy; real Birkenstocks are made in Germany. Walmart brand anything is made by a five year old Indonesian that has been tied to a chair and forced to work for 5 cents an hour; of course thier products are going to be junk! Plus, Crocs (and I'm sure Birks) are pantented....aka, no other brand name is going to be the same. I'll give LLBean some credit here...I think they are now carrying a version of "Crocs" that is LLBean brand; and because LLBean has proven time and time again to be an amazingly run company, I'm sure theirs are pretty comfortable as well; but probably not as comfortable.
This is a rant and for that I apologize. I just wish people would recognize the fact that Crocs is an amazing company and should not be compared to Walmart brand plastic. It hurts my feelings when you tell me my shoes are hideous. I don't point out your face.
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