Stocking up on Crocs

[SHANEA]

I know several here on the board wear Crocs. I have my 2nd Off-Roader pair and am getting ready to invest in several more. They make great "after the hike/backpack" shoes as they are so light... However,

Major Brands About To Die (Chrysler, Saturn, Old Navy, Palm, Crocs, And More)

Crocs: According to the writers, "Crocs sold the fastest growing footwear in America at one point. . . In the fourth quarter of 2008, Crocs lost $43 million after making $55 million in the same period the year before. Revenue fell from $225 million in the last quarter of 2007 to $126 million. Crocs won't make it through the year."

Obviously bad management, uncontrolled growth, and who knows what else... It will be hard to live w/o my Crocs -
Major Brands About to Die

[TexasAggieHiker]

That and the fact that they are $30 and only cost about 27 cents to make.

[RichardM]

Yikes, I haven't followed that stock for a while.

[Casa Grande]

there was a time that's all I wore, but I don't wear crocs anymore.....they are expensive and have become quite uncomfortable, not to mention since I've worn them, they've torn up my heals.....not wearing them anymore.

[RikD]

I have certainly become a fan of Crocs recently.  I however refused to pay $35-$40 (or more) in their heyday.  My tipping point was when they got below $20. 

I know several here on the board wear Crocs. I have my 2nd Off-Roader pair and am getting ready to invest in several more. They make great "after the hike/backpack" shoes as they are so light... However,

I would be in this group.  I had the crocs attached onto the outside of the backpack for the OML a couple of months ago.  They were like slipping on pure pleasure after a long demanding hike for the day.  Only two comments: don't step on cactus needle spines, and be careful around slippery places (like Fresno Creek).  I had a cactus needle that got stuck in the bottom and cleanly broke off on my second day.  It was buried in the mushy rubber of the croc, and for the most part couldn't feel it.  Every so often if I stepped the right (or actually wrong) way, the broken spine would slightly emerge and get my attention.  I thought it was a small pebble, but didn't find out the real culprit until I got home, and pulled it out with a pair of needle nose. 

-Rik

[Ay Chihuahua!]

I could never bring myself to pay what was being asked for these cheapo plastic shoes. I 100% guarantee you Croc will sell their design and these will be available at Target for less than $5.  They will be sitting right next to the $2 flip flops. 

I saw them somewhere recently for $12.

[SHANEA]

I thought the same way, about the price, until I tried a buddy of mines and fell for them.  I'm on my 2nd pair of OffRoaders.  Great for just bumming around in and nothing like having them to change into at the end of a long day backpacking - and they weigh nothing!

Crocs problem might be - they are manufacturing too many styles and colors.  I'll stay with the standard off-road issue of green/orange.  Some of these colors are just hideous - like red or black/red.    Red will certainly keep away the snakes and the bears - would look really funky in photos too.

[RichardM]

I thought the big reason for the price difference between Crocs and the numerous knock-offs was the proprietary material, Croslite, which allegedly make them anti-microbial, among other claims.

[Casa Grande]

I thought the big reason for the price difference between Crocs and the numerous knock-offs was the proprietary material, Croslite, which allegedly make them anti-microbial, among other claims.

apparently you can eat them too.  Boil them up and make a fine foot soup.   

I used to love the off-road style of crocs.  I think I've owned three pair.  And it is true the crocs feel different than the cheapos.  I still can't wear them anymore after they tore my feet up.

[gotpaper1981]

I wore them at one time, but after so many thorns going through them and poking my foot, I threw them away. Now I'm Tevas all the way. They are durable, light, and built to take the beatings we put them through. Water, trails, off trails, everywhere. Even nice enough to wear around town. Easy to wash, and allow your feet to breath. Take up less room than a pair of Crocs too. Even buy for my boys to wear. Can't go wrong with them.

Did you know Tevas were designed to wear hiking into the Grand Canyon?? Should handle the Big Bend in my oppinion.

[RichardM]

Yikes, I haven't followed that stock for a while.

Shows what I know about stocks.

[Pedreo233]

I like crocs.  They feel as good as they are ugly and when you look like me, ugly is good.  Don't like Uggs though!