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I think the sales of Crocs has probably gone up over the past week because of all this. As much as I think they are ugly, I am oddly fascinated by them and have been compelled to find a place that sells them so I can try them on. Crocs - it is a sickness, I tell you!
They look awful but by god I bet they’re comfy. Still, I don’t know if I could bring myself to do it - I’m afraid I’m with Heather on the clog front. What’s wrong with a pair of manly flip flops?!
plus this one of jude law wearing clogs. it’s about the seventh set of pictures down. and regardless of what the article says, i’m glad the clog army won the war. in the words of the new hampshire state motto, ‘live free or die.’ be a martyr. love your clogs.
I think I must be living in a bubble. Everyone around me seems to like Crocs. I bought a pair and everyone commented on how cute they were. And if they didn’t comment on how cute they were, they certainly weren’t met with such hostility and fury.
I just have a hard time imagining that one could be judged so harshly based on what sheathes their feet. Especially when the sheaths in question are so darned comfy.
This is the way I look at it - I have about 30 pairs of 3″ strappy sandals, regular pumps, cute little slip on mules, funky sneakers, kicky loafers, fuck-me shoes, and slippers.
I am allowed four pair of Dansko clogs, round toes and all, to keep my bunyuned little nail-stunted toes happy once and again.
I was holding off purchasing the “dreaded” Croc until this exchange. I must go get a pair now. I will get two colors, as they are extremely affordable in addition to being hella comfy.
Winning with grace is important, Jon. Heed my words. Smile. Love your woman. Peace in the home and all that. Wear your clogz with pride and humility. And be sure to wash your feet really well afterward or no shrimping for you, my good man.
They remind me of a cartoon, they are cartoon shoes, they cannot be taken seriously as shoe-wear. You are putting cartoons on your feet, and if you want to look that silly no one will stop you, just know that you look like you belong on Sat. morning TV; you should be able to do more than walk in them, yes, in a cartoon you’d be able to leap buildings and ravines and such, so go ahead and try, but the result won’t be pretty and the shoe company will be shut down for promising something it cannot deliver.
June 26th, 2006 at 12:19 pm
I think the sales of Crocs has probably gone up over the past week because of all this. As much as I think they are ugly, I am oddly fascinated by them and have been compelled to find a place that sells them so I can try them on. Crocs - it is a sickness, I tell you!
June 26th, 2006 at 1:06 pm
What is wrong with everyone? I don’t even think they are ugly. They a colorful, comfortable (Hello! Most important.) and they last a really long time.
People are nuts. I love them.
June 26th, 2006 at 1:13 pm
They look awful but by god I bet they’re comfy. Still, I don’t know if I could bring myself to do it - I’m afraid I’m with Heather on the clog front. What’s wrong with a pair of manly flip flops?!
June 26th, 2006 at 1:35 pm
found this on myspace. and i used paint to do a top notch job of editing it so as not to advertise anything… i think jon has a secret myspace life…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65867987@N00/
plus this one of jude law wearing clogs. it’s about the seventh set of pictures down. and regardless of what the article says, i’m glad the clog army won the war. in the words of the new hampshire state motto, ‘live free or die.’ be a martyr. love your clogs.
http://trent.blogspot.com/2006/06/if-you-must-know.html
June 26th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
I think I must be living in a bubble. Everyone around me seems to like Crocs. I bought a pair and everyone commented on how cute they were. And if they didn’t comment on how cute they were, they certainly weren’t met with such hostility and fury.
I just have a hard time imagining that one could be judged so harshly based on what sheathes their feet. Especially when the sheaths in question are so darned comfy.
June 26th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
This is the way I look at it - I have about 30 pairs of 3″ strappy sandals, regular pumps, cute little slip on mules, funky sneakers, kicky loafers, fuck-me shoes, and slippers.
I am allowed four pair of Dansko clogs, round toes and all, to keep my bunyuned little nail-stunted toes happy once and again.
I was holding off purchasing the “dreaded” Croc until this exchange. I must go get a pair now. I will get two colors, as they are extremely affordable in addition to being hella comfy.
Word.
June 26th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
Winning with grace is important, Jon. Heed my words. Smile. Love your woman. Peace in the home and all that. Wear your clogz with pride and humility. And be sure to wash your feet really well afterward or no shrimping for you, my good man.
June 26th, 2006 at 3:44 pm
Well, if the Croc fits, sweat in ‘em … I always say. OK, so I don’t always say that, but I just might start.
June 27th, 2006 at 10:14 am
They remind me of a cartoon, they are cartoon shoes, they cannot be taken seriously as shoe-wear. You are putting cartoons on your feet, and if you want to look that silly no one will stop you, just know that you look like you belong on Sat. morning TV; you should be able to do more than walk in them, yes, in a cartoon you’d be able to leap buildings and ravines and such, so go ahead and try, but the result won’t be pretty and the shoe company will be shut down for promising something it cannot deliver.
June 30th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
They have taken over Grand Central Station as well. (I’m ok with these shoes, to be honest, but they aren’t exactly “runners’ shoes”.
http://tinyurl.com/qyfwv