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Crocs---why not?
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I went for a short run the other night in crocs bc it was the only thing I had at the time. I noticed they were quite comfortable running shoes. Then I came on here and saw the pic of the dude running kona in them.

If you're a mid to fore striker, why not wear them?
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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because people on ST will make fun of you...

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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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When I lived on Oahu not long ago I noticed quite a few guys were running and racing in Crocs.. Seemed to work pretty well for them. If you're comfortable in them, why not.
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pics please!
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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I just use them as a recovery/every day type of shoe but I almost went out the door this morning with them on! So comfy :)

maybe I'll try them out on my next little run...
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Crocs---why not?




Because I am not 6 years old....


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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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I saw that picture too and I just cant see how that would work. They are so loose on the feet would drive me crazy to have my foot "floating" all around the shoe. And I cant see how you get past the strap on the back. Seems like blister city to me. As far as everyday shoes I think my almost 5 year old daughter looks cute in them but I cringe when I see grown men out in public with them on. I know a guy who wears them with a suit and dress socks and i swear it makes me want to vomit. SO unprofessional.

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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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I have to say, after dealing with metatarsalgia for the better part of a year and being in pain walking in sandals, I bought a pair of Crocs sandals on my mom's recommendation (she's 77 with bad feet) and it was an epiphany! Most comfortable sandals I've ever had in my 47 years, and cheap, and rubber, so they dry VERY quickly when they get wet. I ended up buying some of their shoes too which have the same sole materials- the Hover Slip Ons. No more metatarsalgia for me...not sure if I can credit the Crocs sandals (Athens style), but I just bought another pair as a backup (less than $20 on their website).

Regarding the regular old-school style Crocs, the first 50K trail race I ever did, there was one old gal that did it (and apparently many, many other races) in crocs with socks on. They have great shock absorption and are super-light, cheap, and waterproof. Sounds like a winning combo to me!

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Re: Crocs---why not? [Power13] [ In reply to ]
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At a local kids Tri, I saw a 6 year old wearing them for the race. they fell off his feet numerous times. So they aren't even for 6 years olds. He ended up with a skinned knee.

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Re: Crocs---why not? [tkos] [ In reply to ]
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I can definitely see the strap coming off as the major flaw. I will say that it never happened to me on my run.

I'll bet if you sized down a pair you could make them stick a bit better. Or if you fixed the strap in place somehow, maybe it would work.

I'm going to try it on a longer run than I did before and see how they do.
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Re: Crocs---why not? [johnnybefit] [ In reply to ]
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johnnybefit wrote:
pics please!


http://s3.amazonaws.com/...t1oYMbn7ym8XHUUVM%3D
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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came across this blog while searching for something

http://crocrunner.blogspot.com/...i-can-run-again.html

http://tricook.blogspot.com/

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To complete the look, you will need to accessorize them with tri-themed jibbets.

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During a recent marathon, a guy passed me wearing crocs. Made me crazy, so I paced with him for a few miles. Then he torn off and hosed me. I ran the race in 3:18 and never passed the doode again so he ran sub 3:18 in the crocs. It was funny. He had on white ones with white (old school) tube / knee socks.
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Re: Crocs---why not? [Iron Buckeye] [ In reply to ]
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How do those stay on your feet?
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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The midsole/whole sandal is a rubberized EVA, so not that different from Nike's luna stuff or the KSwiss. The downsides are: lack of motion control (if you need it), relatively quick wearing outsole (no carbon rubber heel), and the whole issue with keeping them on your feet while running.

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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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Lots of folks hate on them here for looking ugly, and I won't argue that, but I find them super comfy and I'm old enough to not give a shit if they look dorky (such vanity is largely reserved for the bike). I don't do runs in them; however I have jogged in them for short distances just to hurry from A to B while wearing them casually, and whatever the combination of shape/fit, flex, & my gait may be, they stay on just fine even though they do seem loose if I just flop my foot around.

I definitely *could* imagine running in them OK at least for something long-ish, flat, and moderately-paced (being light and cushy), but I've always stuck with running shoes for a little more support and traction for things like accelerating/decelerating and changing directions more quickly (hills, turns, uneven surfaces, etc), not to mention crap like pebbles getting in sandals too easily.
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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Because they are the equivalent of sweatpants but for your feet.
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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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%FTP wrote:
I can definitely see the strap coming off as the major flaw. I will say that it never happened to me on my run.

I'll bet if you sized down a pair you could make them stick a bit better. Or if you fixed the strap in place somehow, maybe it would work.

I'm going to try it on a longer run than I did before and see how they do.


They have dozens of styles. These would give you the same cushion as the clogs, but they'd wear more like a regular running shoe:

http://www.crocs.com/...d=men-footwear-clogs

...and these clogs have a strap on the heel:

http://www.crocs.com/...d=men-footwear-clogs

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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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This is awesome. So many Croc related Triathlon ideas are going through my head.

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when I first read the shoe count, I figured it was a mistake or someone pulled out some real shoes at the last minute. Then I saw the pictures...

The only reason I can think of to wear crocs at kona is if you lost a bet. And yo don't welch.


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Re: Crocs---why not? [%FTP] [ In reply to ]
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didn't the company go bankrupt?

/Crocs are ok then
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Re: Crocs---why not? [Iron Buckeye] [ In reply to ]
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here is the picture I posted on the We Noticed page:
in Japan those shoes are only used to get in the shower (Japanese style shower) or at public baths (Onzen) so my wife thinks it's the most stupid shoe a person can wear outdoors. I just think they look ugly.


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I think the yellow really makes
The pic
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