Whether crocs are good

1) Your arguement " Even when I would go to the beach in them, sand would seep through into the Crocs because off the ill-fashioned design with the many holes around the shoes. My shoes would be filled with sand after every few steps. Seeing how this is, how can it be possible for a person to hike 30 miles in Crocs and not get sand, dirt, grass and other deposits into his/her Crocs?" is false because the people simply wore socks... A pair of Nikes would cause foot irritation and have poor or none ventilation, and compared to the easily ventilated Crocs, which would be the better choice? Also, your statement " And this customer probably got ripped off, as I know of no one that would spend $30 for a pair of plastic shoes with holes in them" is again proved false, one because the customer enjoyed these shoes, recommended these shoes, and would wear them again. How does that prove they get ripped off? And secondly, please get your facts right; these shoes aren't plastic. As I mentioned earlier, the are made out of an material called PCCR, which bonds to your feet and allows maximum ventilation and no stinky odor. 2)"$30 is well enough to buy you a pair of nice tennis shoes, which is obviously the most suitable choice for hiking." Well, I suppose 30$ COULD afford you a nice pair of tennis shoes, but the overall point is clear. Crocs are useful. Whether its housework or hiking, crocs fit your needs. Think about doing laundry in a pair of tennis shoes.. not so appetizing, eh? (: 3) " In fact, the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (a consumer safety group) have reported over 40 cases in when young children have been injured because of the Crocs." In comparison to the millions of people and kids who wear crocs, 40 that are injured isn't so bad. Compared to other shoes, as you suggested, it is actually one of the lowest numbers. at http://www.collegenet.com..., it tells several stories about severe injuries wearing flip flops. One person got into a severe car crash as the result of his flip flop getting stuck under the mat. He had to have extensive surgery and "his whole face looked different". Compare that to a broken toe. Every product comes with hazards, and the Croc is one of them. Crocs have been out for over 6 years, and 40 cases? That's pretty good. Since safety is not a big issue, my next point is the alternatives. If you yourself said that Crocs were unfashionable, yet wore them to the beach, what does that say? Also, what alternatives are there? This argument is not about plantar pain, or other things, its about whether or not Crocs are good overall. We all know little things in life make us a bit happier, and why not have happiness and physical health all in one package? My last point is in response to your last argument: "This, again, is just a silly fad, and if you seriously love and adore Crocs, then they should only be worn at home and not in public." Ummmm, if the person adores Crocs, why wouldn't they be worn outside?? Anyway, don't ask what I think is fashionable, look at yourself and millions of other Croc buyers. If you wore the Crocs, outside, to the BEACH, wouldn't you consider it the least bit fashionable? And if it is a silly little fad, fads are contagious, no matter how little or how silly. For example, the checkered Vans shoes. In China, they wear them all the time. Once they brang them here, it became a "silly little fad" and they made millions. Again, "silly little fads" are the basis of teenage life. If one kid has one, the other has to get one. For these reasons, my arguments are superior. Vote Pro. Look forward to hearing your reply. (: