What can I do with my Crocs?!

yorkie18

Afternoon all,

I've been searching desperately for a while now for a pair of comfortable shoes which aren't trainers but are also comfortable to walk around in for some time. After reading some threads on here, I finally decided to go for a pair of the new Crocs - Crocband flats. There are really comfortable in every way except one, there is a piece of elastic fabric that is really rubbing on my two smaller toes. I don't know what to do with them! They were quite expensive (for me!) so I don't want to just leave them.

This is them:


It's the little u shaped piece at the front that has the culprit in it.

Any suggestions how to ease the pain? Or any definitely comfortable shoes for me to try?

Thanks in advance!!

glowgirl_2

Sorry I dont have a suggestion for you but as an avid hater of Crocs I just wanted to say that they are probably the best pair I have ever seen, I'm really quite shocked that I like them:D - hope you enjoy your new shoes, eventually;)

dmg24

glowgirl wrote: »

Sorry I dont have a suggestion for you but as an avid hater of Crocs I just wanted to say that they are probably the best pair I have ever seen, I'm really quite shocked that I like them:D - hope you enjoy your new shoes, eventually;)

Maybe you should actually take the time to look at the full range of Crocs, rather than just making sweeping judgments? There are plenty of nice Crocs styles, they have come a long way from the originals.

yorkie18

glowgirl wrote: »

Sorry I dont have a suggestion for you but as an avid hater of Crocs I just wanted to say that they are probably the best pair I have ever seen, I'm really quite shocked that I like them:D - hope you enjoy your new shoes, eventually;)

I know exactly where you're coming from. When I first read about Crocs being really comfortable, I thought I don't want some of them. I took a look at their website & am amazed at the different varieties there are. Take a look, you may find lots more you like. I just hope mine become that little bit more comfortable one day!!

glowgirl_2

dmg24 wrote: »

Maybe you should actually take the time to look at the full range of Crocs, rather than just making sweeping judgments? There are plenty of nice Crocs styles, they have come a long way from the originals.

Maybe I would if I was that bothered;)

smileygill

How about some of those stick-on gel "sore spots"? Try one either side of the part that rubs, to hold it away from your skin.

If you're lucky, you can find cheap versions (the branded ones are about £3 for 3; I found some for 59p for 4) in Home Bargains or similar shops. Even the top-priced ones are worth it if they save your feet and make your nice shoes comfy.

HTH.

glowgirl_2

smileygill wrote: »

How about some of those stick-on gel "sore spots"? Try one either side of the part that rubs, to hold it away from your skin.

If you're lucky, you can find cheap versions (the branded ones are about £3 for 3; I found some for 59p for 4) in Home Bargains or similar shops. Even the top-priced ones are worth it if they save your feet and make your nice shoes comfy.

HTH.

Actually thats a really good idea, compeed products are excellent with a wide range to chooose from, dd uses them all the time, do crocs stretch a bit?

ailuro2

Put some self adhesive moleskin over the elasticated bit (on the shoe, not the foot, it'll last longer but still stop the rubbing).



I'm in the group of people who can't see merit in putting lumps of plastic next to my feet, even though it's meant to be anti bacterial and not stinky or sweaty at all.:p

But if you like them, wear them with moleskin, buy it from any scholl stand in Tesco,Boots etc.

Pennylane

I'm another who cannot stand Crocs. But what a joy it's been this year NOT seeing tribes of people slopping around in these horrendous gaudy blobs of plastic.:j:j

jenniewb

Be aware that the Croc shoe is plastic, anything you stick on it may just peel off especially if combined with sweat on a hot day. If this happens try a super glue, (wear gloves when applying!) which should stick without peeling off.

Compeed also do a silcon stick which you rub over sore parts of the shoe, I'd imagine they'd only work for leather shoes, they do work really well for me but maybe worth a try on the Crocs. If the shoes are new, try wearing them for a little bit every day and building them up, it seems to work for me when I do this but can lead to blisters along the way.

hethmar

I think I must be different to everyone else. My crocs really hurt my foot - in fact I ended up with plasters and limping on my hols last year as they rubbed and rubbed on the top of my foot.