If you are in the market for a pair of the most comfortable sandals that you will ever own then a pair of Crocs are for you! These are great for camping, running the river, or just an all around comfortable shoe. They protect your foot from rocks and at the same time offer the breathable comfort of an open toed shoe. They come in camouflage, blue, black, green, and mostly whatever color you desire. So now that you have heard my view I going to break them down based on the tough gear methods.
DURABILITY: (B) These sandals are very tough. However they are made of comfortable soft plastic and due to the tendency be punctured by nails and sharp rocks would recommend wearing them on the beach, river, or around the house. The construction site probably not the best idea.
AFFORDABILITY:(A) When it comes to saving money buying a pair of crocs is where its at! You don't need those orthopedic foot pads just get a pair of these and you will be surprised how much better your feet will feel. For guys that play football after a two-a-day in steel tacked cleats these are worth a million bucks. Now However I think they feel great I'm not a doctor so if you really have bad foot problems taking my advice would probably not be the smartest choice.
PACK ABILITY:(A) For anyone who has traveled on a multiple day backpacking trip you know that every ounce of weight you can cut from your pack means a better feeling you at the end of the day. Crocks offer a great addition to your pack and do so with the lest amount of weight. I have learned this first hand when i was hiking through the mountains of the Yukon. I was the youngest of our NOLS group and for the most part had the least amount of experience. So i was unaware of what to bring for use in camp. I ultimately had a pair of tennis shoes but there not the best when you jump into an alpine lake. I found myself many a times air drying my shoes on my pack. However with this said the advantage of being surrounded by people who have more experience than you is that they are always prepared. One of my friends let me barrow his pair of sandals which worked out at the time. But always remember you wont always have help!
DEPENDABILITY:(C) Don't get me wrong crocs are a great addition to your gear pile. But being realistic they are not a pair of closed toes shoes and should not be worn like one. If you are hiking in the thick brush or conifers i recommend not substituting your closes toes pair for them. You will not be able to depend on them in stressful conditions because ultimately they do not offer the support that you should count on in these times. If you are a heavy river runner, or white water canoeist then they make a good addition but the lack of straps to secure them tightly to your foot may mean you go the rest of your trip in hiking boots.
Over all they do make a great sandal for the beach, walking, and all around comfort. they are worth the money and wont break the bank. They can be stylish and comfortable and if your anything like me they it sure beats wearing a pair of those crappy flip-flops. Hope this helped and I would like for anyone to make a comment with their experience.
Here is a link to the Crocs website!
http://www.crocs.com/
TOUGH GEAR GRADE( B+)
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