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Across the Fence:  Do you wear Crocs??  |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:25:46 AM
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I busted my big toe BIG time and I can only wear my slip in sandal right now, no flip flops or even sneakers. I tried on some Crocs and they seem comfortable and wide enough to accomodate my big toe and big feet. Should I try some out??? THanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
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Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:42:22 AM
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I think they are too expensive for being foam/plastic. they seem sweaty to me. I am super picky about my shoes. They have to be othopedic or have super arch support. Some people swear by them. For the money they want, you could buy Birkenstocks on ebay or at a discount shoe store.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
Make cupcakes not war!
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:48:27 AM
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| Hi Heather! I always thought crocs were so ugly and swore that I would never get any...but, I found a pair on sale at our local farm store the other day and decided that they would be okay to wear in the garden so I could just hose them off when I came inside. I must say that they are sooo comfy that I slip them on to go many places, not just the garden! They are definately wide enough, my husband with triple-E width feet can wear mine. So, my vote is yes! I also like all the choices in colors, I was able to find some orange ones and was super-thrilled! |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:55:19 AM
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I LOVE my CROCS! They are like wearing pillows~I've had a pair for 2 years and my feet yell "YIPPEE" every time I wear them.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:55:27 AM
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I have both Birks and crocs..... and agree with both Patricia and Toni.... If I had to only buy one pair to be able to wear anywhere.. it would be birks... but if your looking for something that you can hose down.. watch for sales on the crocs... Sorry about your big toe... ouch! What did you do?
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 08:57:46 AM
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| Hey Heather - I resisted the Croc's trend for awhile but finally broke down and bought some and I love them. The other cool thing is that they have a program for taking recycled materials (I think it is crocs that people have worn out and turned back in - I saved the article but can't find it now) and making new shoes and then donating them to people in developing nations who can't afford shoes. The only thing is if your feet get wet in them, like when you are gardening, and you are not wearing socks they get a little stinky |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 10:30:28 AM
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My mother bought me a pair, but I don't wear them...Something about plastic shoes. I didn't wear "jellies" when they were the go, either :)
My mom had toe surgery and that's when she bought hers...she really likes them, though!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 10:37:16 AM
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I wear my crocs as my yard work or walking to the bus stop shoes! They are really comfy and you can just hose them off and wala! they are clean!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 11:42:10 AM
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I have 3 pair, you know from my nursing career and had to match the scrubs! I love them!! I am truely a Dansko freak but for easy kick around feeling like you are in your bedroom shoes wear the crocs can't be beat. I hose them off and I have also washed them in the washing machine many times over and they come out looking like new each time. We just went camping and I wore them and was very happy. I garden, muck stalls, grocery shop what have you in them!
Loving Living Simply!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 11:57:15 AM
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Well, I guess that answers that!!!HA!!I am eyeing some hot pink ones...oh la la!! I take walks with Charlie and after slipping and really bruising my toe really bad, my flip flops ain't working. Can I take long walks in them? I never wear sneakers..ha!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 12:32:52 PM
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Heather,
Yes, I take walks in mine. Mine are bright sunshine yellow. With my Fibro, pain issue in back was not grand. DD got a pair for me and they have been a life saver. Have to say, I love my birks and my flip flops and running barefoot. Ok, I just plain like comfy shoes!!!!!!
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 12:39:33 PM
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I found regular crocs and wasn't sure they'd work for me, then I found a pair of turquoise MaryJane style crocs, I love them, they have those little bumps on the bottom that sort of massage your feet. They are especially good for the beach, scrambling around on the rocks..
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Pearlsnjeans
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Vicki
West Haven
Utah
USA
248 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:09:22 PM
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I resisted the trend for quite a while because I thought (and still think) crocs are ugly. However, I developed some problems with my feet and the doctor suggested I get a pair of the Rx crocs (only available online) to wear around my house (can't go barefoot anymore)
Must say they are very comfortable and easy to clean.
Vicki
Farmgirl Sister #120
Farmgirls are elegant |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:13:48 PM
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Hmmm...I think they are cute for gardening and playing outside etc. I can't wear them though. I have a "firm foundation" shall we call it and I have a hard time finding my size and not have them be sloppy. Since crocs are made the way they are when its long enough, its huge side to side. :)
So, I guess that leaves me out.:)
My kids have them though and love them. Especially my daughter she wears them everywhere!
hugs
jessie
When life sends storms, remember to dance in the rain!
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:34:33 PM
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After falling and severely spraining my ankle in January, I found it very difficult to wear regular shoes- (my foot still swells even now.) My Christmas Crocs from my nephew saved my feet. I could walk comfortably, they are wide enough for my still-swollen foot and I feel secure in them. The first week or so, I did notice that my feet would sweat, but not any longer than that. I have the Maryjane Crocs, but I hope to get some of the flip-flops. I think they have helped because they mold to your feet. Whatever the reason, I love my Crocs.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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Wherever you go, there you are.
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Edited by - Mumof3 on May 25 2008 1:35:35 PM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:40:48 PM
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Just ordered some offline and found a great sales all over the place. I hope this helps with my feet. I don't care what I dress like, I just want to be cute and comfy and I did get the hot pink!!! WHOO HOOOO!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:59:20 PM
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I'm totally into comfort and not so much fashion. When the Airwalks first came out, they looked comfy enough and when I tried them on, I was hooked. I never could justify spending the money on Crocs or Birks. Rose got me a pair of fleece lined crocs for Christmas and they are just wonderful! I wore them all winter. Then a friend of mine, who is a nurse, wears Anywears (which I never heard of) and swore by them. So I found them on line at Tafford (medical uniform shop) for $26 including shipping. I absolutely love them! They have even more cushion than the Airwalks and I wear them to work, on long walks, in the yard and garden and my back actually feels better since I got them. And they have a pretty little flower design on the top.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 2:03:37 PM
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Oh My gosh Lisa!! I am in love with those- they are so cute!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 2:19:34 PM
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i love my crocs! i have three pairs, one of the original style that i bought for $1 at a yard sale, a pair of mary janes and a pair of slim-fit mary janes. i love all of them. my whole family wears them..even my grandpa! oh, and my feet don't get sweaty in them.
farmgirl sister #37
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 25 2008 : 2:40:41 PM
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I have several pair of them (and noticed a HUGE difference between real crocs and the fake ones, by the way) and wear them alot..even a couple pair (in black and navy) of the maryjane style..I have the navy ones on now..for wearing with skirts. I do love my birks and will never NOT wear them..but crocs are handy and more washable and great especially for summertime. I can't imagine NOT having them now. I wear them with socks in winter..until the snow gets bad..then of course the holes in them aren't very practical. I resisted for a long time..but when I got them and wore them I really fell in love. I have black, red and chocolate brown clog style too...so, gosh, guess I have 5 pair.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - May 25 2008 : 4:19:44 PM
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Your right, Aunt Jenny, the holes are not very practical in the winter. But remember all the snow we got up here this year? I wore those fleece lined crocs ALL winter when walking on shoveled surfaces, even when shoveling the driveway and walkways and my feet were nice and toasty in them. That fleece lining made all the difference. The only problem was that when I wore them out in public, people thought I was wearing my slippers!
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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