Crocs: I Want to Wear Them......Now

Today, I feel like I'm officially ready to kiss winter goodbye and dust off the old Crocs. That's right. Crocs. I wear 'em. I enjoy 'em, and for me there is no superior footwear for the warm weather.

Before I go any further, I should mention that the winter does not stop me from wearing Crocs products. I have boots and fur-lined varieties as well. They're warm, and easy to slip on when taking out the dogs or chasing kids off of my snow banks.

But with the warm weather comes an interest in planting and gardening, and just spending time in my yard. For those days, I choose Crocs over all others. When I'm done in the yard, I can literally hose off my shoes and they're good as new for the next round.

Now, many people I know have shared in the common belief that Crocs are shoes for people who've given up.

But given up on what?

My Crocs actually aid in my productivity. They make it easier for me in the winter because my boots are entirely waterproof and warm. They make my warm weather activities a breeze, since I have Crocs sandals, closed-toe shoes and even canvas shoes (which are so comfortable that I wouldn't mind sleeping with them on).

The traditional Crocs design is far from attractive. It looks like a garden shoe. Mostly because it is a garden shoe. But not all Crocs are created equal.

I'm not advocating for the people who show up at restaurants in their Scooby Doo pajama pants, winnie the pooh hooded sweatshirt, and crocs. Those people have given up. Absolutely. Especially if they have giant gold earrings with their name on them.    .........Just sayin'...................................You don't need to give up on life, or own a Subaru Outback, to wear Crocs.

But to ignore that Crocs have evolved such that they are now often unrecognizable to the unfamiliar eye is just ludacris. People who feel that they are above Crocs are jumping on a bandwagon that is no longer relevant. I'm not arguing that there is a Croc for every occasion. But I am saying that there are many occasions for which my Crocs are completely functional and appropriate, and more so than any other footwear I have ever owned.

So let the rash of jokes begin. I wear Crocs. I drive a Cube. And in the summer I wear capri pants. Take it or leave it. That's who I am.

DK