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Crocs.... they’re back?!!

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Igloo71 · 30/03/2021 17:40

According to my DD, 17. All her mates are ordering them for the summer. I’m struggling to get my head around this news.

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Igloo71 · 30/03/2021 20:25

She wants lilac..... I actually had a lilac pair I did the gardening in 10 years ago. She’s all whhhyyyy didn’t you keep them????

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QuestionEverythingOrBeASheep · 30/03/2021 20:28

They used to be quite toxic and were considered bad for your health as they leached chemicals when hot but maybe they are made from different materials these days. I wouldn't wear personally but people like the look without knowing what they are made from.

Lockdownbear · 30/03/2021 20:29

@QuestionEverythingOrBeASheep

They used to be quite toxic and were considered bad for your health as they leached chemicals when hot but maybe they are made from different materials these days. I wouldn't wear personally but people like the look without knowing what they are made from.
Seriously, can you back that up?

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yoshiblue · 30/03/2021 20:50

Oooh great! I've bought a pair for wearing in the garden/putting the bins out Blush Looks like I'll be able to nip to the shops in them too!

Vintagevixen · 30/03/2021 20:55

I wear my strawberry print ones all the time in summer! Love them.

Gingerkittykat · 30/03/2021 20:58

I've worn out a pair of crocs in the past year but that has been because I've been in the house practically 24/7. They are great because I have some nerve damage in my feet and the knobbly bits inside help with sensation and means I don't slip on shiny surfaces.

TankGirl97 · 30/03/2021 21:01

I live in them in the garden. Wouldn't be seen dead wearing them beyond the garden gate 🤣

LookItsMeAgain · 30/03/2021 21:03

I don't remember there being furry versions before. I am not a fan of these: www.asos.com/crocs/crocs-originals-furry-clogs-in-cream/prd/23515733?colourwayid=60489836&SearchQuery=crocs

If they got wet....dear lord!

abouttogoon · 30/03/2021 21:04

How funny! I'm have just ordered new flip flop crocs. They are the only flip flops I can wear as they don't let me go over the side of the sole, as moulded to keep your feet in place. Love themSmile

Kitkat151 · 30/03/2021 21:05

My 25 year old daughter did the school run in them last week ( coral coloured ) ..... said a few of the mums now wearing them

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Igloo71 · 30/03/2021 21:19

Wow, looks like we’ll all be in them by July.... better get ordering! I’ve just remembered how you used to see whole families donning crocs collectively, should I get DH a pair? Can’t imagine he’ll be super keen TBH.

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BluTangClan · 30/03/2021 21:31

Didn't people keep getting trapped in escalators the first time they were "in".

TheNestedIf · 30/03/2021 21:36

I've been wearing them for years because sadly, I've never managed to look elegant, so I may as well be inelegant and comfortable. At least I might now get as far as "trendy".

Fleamaker123 · 30/03/2021 21:54

Safe in the knowledge that nobody on here knows who I am, I can confess to owning a pair of lilac crocs. In my defence DH picked them up when he got some for the kids. I only wear them in the garden, and putting the bins out. They're a bit like wearing Lego on your feet. Very comfy.

crumpet · 30/03/2021 21:56

Yep, dd18 and a bunch of her friends (male and female) have been buying them recently

Brogues · 30/03/2021 21:56

I was wearing mine to re-grout the patio at the weekend... on trend obviously Wink

Brogues · 30/03/2021 21:57

I’ll let DH know he was accidentally trendy putting the bins out too.

Mumdiva99 · 30/03/2021 22:03

Thanks so much for letting me know!! My daughter (11) lives in them. All the kids have them for the garden. Last year OH bought a pair for the garden. As my eldest has big boy feet I am always borrowing his to go outside. I have now just ordered myself a fetching pink pair....this is the only time ever....I am going to be on trend!!! Lol.

halfpasteleven · 30/03/2021 22:27

Where's best to order them from?
Finally, a comfy shoe that's on trend!

ShontayYouStay · 30/03/2021 22:29

Not in my house they ain't!

Mumdiva99 · 31/03/2021 07:06

@shontayyoustay even Ginny Lemon wore cross in the run way!

megletthesecond · 31/03/2021 07:10

12yr old DD will be trendy then. She wears them because they're comfy. Nice peach pair.

Dustyhedge · 31/03/2021 07:25

I see them as the summer equivalent of wellies. The kids always have a pair by the back door so for us they never went out in the same way wellies never will. I have not got a pair though.

knocke · 31/03/2021 07:31

Isn't just the continued 90s obsession when we used to wear clogs & ugly footwear.

knocke · 31/03/2021 07:36

My mum loves hers & I must admit my young dc have them as they are great for the beach/camping but I won't be donning a pair.