If you’re curious about Crocs, this review will answer your questions and help you decide if you should buy a pair.

Crocs have officially made a comeback. I remember when Crocs first became popular in the late 2000s. Like UGG boots, Crocs were immediately polarizing, and it’s safe to say that they had more haters than lovers.

Some people swore by their Crocs, but most people (including me) just didn’t get the hype. They were huge, weird clogs that looked like a bizarre hybrid between sandals and water shoes.

After a few years, the controversy wore off, and we all kind of forgot about Crocs.

Well, it’s been over a decade since their initial heyday, and Crocs are officially “back” thanks to the pandemic. They filled an increasing need for comfortable and versatile house shoes. Plus, people became less self-conscious about what they wore because of the lockdowns.

But are these odd foam clogs really worth it, or are they just another trend that will be forgotten? 

That’s what I’ve been thinking about for the past several weeks as I’ve been rocking my very own pair of Crocs. I’ve worn them extensively in all kinds of conditions, and in this honest review, I’ll share my thoughts on these divisive shoes.

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Soon after its inception, Crocs secured the rights to Croslite, a proprietary foam resin that molds to the wearer’s feet like memory foam and offers additional benefits like shock absorption.

Due to the outlandish design, Crocs almost immediately popped up in the media. They were touted as “the world’s ugliest shoe.” Tim Gunn called the shoe “a plastic hoof.” 

Soon, George W. Bush and Michelle Obama were seen wearing them. In just a few short years, Crocs created a level of controversy that was rarely seen in the world of shoes.

Fast forward to today, and the arguments have mostly died down. In many ways, Crocs seem more popular than ever before. Celebs like Justin Bieber and Post Malone have their own versions, and there was even a Kentucky Fried Chicken collab. Love them or hate them, it seems like Crocs are here to stay.