Crocs: You Wouldn't Listen!

[Lakesailor]

Crocs seem to be anathama to the Sub-Fashion-Victim.
They were popular with the Glitterati so Superior-Fashion-Victims like them.

The Anti-Fashion-Victim likes them for all the right reasons and additionally couldn't care less what others think of them.

It's the poor S-F-Vs who are stuck. Unable to aspire to "A" List status confidence, but unable to let go and be comfortable.
They are destined to wander forever the Mega Shopping Malls in search of something that probably doesn't exist.

 

[Ludd]

crocs

My name is Tom and I wear IMITATION crocs!

I now uderstand the danger of REAL crocs---fall overboard,you'll float feet up!

 

[exfinnsailor]

Pink Crocs Rule

Yep PINK is the colour .. Always wearing them .. Have TWO pairs .. Suprised SIXPENCE is not around for this one .. Only time they get dangerous is when the tread goes on the souls .. Yes they are comfortable and they become like an old friend but you need to bin the old ones or risk a broken leg or a dip ..

 

[starboard]

Was in Ambleside the other day and saw a guy in a bright yellow pair....was that you Lakey?????

 

[sailorman]

No. I'm a buff person myself.

Wot in the "Buff"

 

[Lakesailor]

No. I'm a buff person myself.

10 Reasons why Crocs shoes are the best shoes you can buy:
Non Marking Soles, Slip resistant
Ultra-hip, Italian Styling
Ultra light: weigh less than 6oz
Resistant to Bacteria – odour free
Water and sand pass through easily – air ventilation
Nothing is softer or more comfortable – shapes to your feet
Air vents keep your feet cool
Can be sterilised
Easy to look after
Orthopaedic benefits – can help with posture, blood circulation

 

[Lakesailor]

How cool is that. You pre-empted my reply.

I think it's khaki really, but buff will do.

 

[Bobobolinsky]

I fly between South Africa and Europe eight times a year.
I routinely wear crocs for travelling. The reason being that I used to wear walking boots which took some lacing up. For some demonical reason the security people always make you remove shoes that are difficult to get on and off. Wearing crocs they always ignore me and I have never been asked to remove them. I kick them off once on the aircraft and they are so easy to get on and off. I too get through half a dozen pairs a year. I have slipped and slid a few times on tiled floors but just check out the floor when it's wet. I have had a an injury when an old boat was demolished in the boat yard and I stepped on a broken glass, which lacerated my foot and the croc filled up with blood. But then the same could have happened if I was wearing flip flops, saw a guy walk into a fab yard (ETPM Sharjah) and a welding rod stub went between his toes eish! A friend is known for walking around the boat yard in bare feet (Hennie you know it's you) and is the only man who is asked to put shoes on before stepping onto a deck!

Robin

 

[peter radclyffe]

a lot of crew & repair gangs use them on yachts, you can have one pair in the yard & another on board

 

[alan_d]

How cool is that. You pre-empted my reply.

How does that work? I had assumed the forum server time-stamped posts according to its own clock, but does it accept the time from the incoming post? Or is there some other explanation?

 

[curve]

I think most croc wearers are just desperately trying to hold onto their 'yoof'.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Holding onto their youth they may be, but they've certainly lost all grip on good taste.

 

[Robin]

Well as a one time hater fighting a rear guard action from SWMBO I bought a cheapo copy pair (in tasteful sand colour) just to wear when going ashore on the beach in the dinghy and save the wash & wipe sand in the toes problem. They were so comfortable they got used more and more so when in the USA I saw the genuine article at half UK prices I couldn't resist. Thing is once committed, it is like being a paid up MMGW preacher and you feel it is your absolute duty to proclaim their superiority to the world at large. So with that in mind the fluorescent pink ones are an essential addition to the wardrobe.

Oh and I too think they are excellent to wear on long flights although I don't like driving in mine and do a swap once we arrive at the airport.

 

[Danny Jo]

Freestyle....

[QUOTE my den in the granary.

Why don't you use your granary for storing grain,like all the other forumites.[/QUOTE]Because I need the dry storage for charts, sails, tools and workbench.

When storage for grain is necessary, it is stored in its processed form, in bottles, in the dark, damp stable.

 

[Twister_Ken]

"When storage for grain is necessary, it is stored in its processed form, in bottles"

Must be a hassle when it comes to making your morning porridge.

 

[Theshipscat]

Jesus you can't have a go at leg warmers. On the right pair of legs and ra ra skirt yeeha.

I've turn the clock back too far haven't I?

 

[Refueler]

Edgar who crews my boat often, stopped wearing Crocs when his foot slipped out of one and he nearly went overboard. He now wears tennis shoe style like I do ... canvas upper, synthetic sole with soft odour eater insole ... fit nice and secure, non-slip and dry easily.

 

[Appleyard]

[QUOTE.

When storage for grain is necessary, it is stored in its processed form, in bottles, in the dark, damp stable.[/QUOTE]

So where does one keep one's horses??

 

[Adaero]

If you want some you had better buy them soon before they go squat due to all the copies.

Some of their moulding machines are already up for auction if you want to make your own?

http://www.go-dove.com/event-12965

 

[Cruiser2B]

I'm also a recent convert to crocs, but only use them instead of flip-flops (shower sandals). Much more comfortable and safer, with similar breathability and waterproofness. As with flip-flops, I wouldn't be seen dead in Crocs anywhere but on the way to the pool or shower.