Crocs shoes in the Philippines: the gender debate
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at October 16th, 2006
Today I decided to buy myself an advanced birthday gift (November 3 for those of you who feel generous!). I have been eyeing a pair of Crocs for the past three weeks. With eyeing came the resistance to buy, mainly because of the slightly hefty price tag of about P1,700.00 to P2,900.00.
I finally bought a pair today after checking out their latest Islander design, a “return to topsiders” look of blue and beige (other two tone colors available). So, what do you think? It’s back to topsiders with a new, modern look.
Now here’s the thing. In the three weeks that I’ve contemplated on getting a pair, I’ve received many reactions from the male and female populance about these footwear. In general, the girls hate them. The guys just love ‘em.
Female arguments against Crocs
Male arguments for Crocs
Here’s my final argument why most men want a pair. Unlike women that can get away with wearing slippers to work, men cannot. Crocs are the closest thing to ultra comfortable footwear without having to look like slippers or sandals. Get it? Okay, everyone happy!
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im liking the newer designs of crocs. honestly, i kinda stopped wearing the “shoes” and went for the slippers instead.
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hahaha! you’re damn right about that! i love crocs!
Sorry to burst your bubble guys, but these shoes caused a few accidents to kids. Try searching these in google: ‘crocs, accidents, children’.
For those accidents, I think the parents are to be blamed. We cannot blame Crocs just because the children stuck their feet at the escalators. Parents should see to it that their children are well taken care of. I have a pair of Mary Jane and I love it. Ultimate comfort for my feet.
Crocs are perfect! Everything you want in a footwear is in a pair of Crocs, they’re expensive and ugly!…
I haven’t seen all the other styles of Crocs but talking about the traditional/classic Crocs, I really think it looks funny on adults. It reminds me of Ronald McDonald’s dorky big red shoes
Kids can get away with looking cute in Crocs though 
The cross between topsiders and classic Crocs is too baffling a sight for me hehe. But I guess you guys are mainly raving about how amazingly comfortable the Crocs are. Well, whatever floats your boat
After all, I’m sure you guys are baffled just the same as to why women torture themselves with wearing pointy high-heeled shoes 
there is really something queer about the way they look. and it does look dorky.
but people also that they are good for your feet. i considered buying a pair of crocs (prima) before.. but found it quite hard to look for an outfit that will actually look good with it.
my boyfriend has a green one though. and he adores his crocs.
i was semi-attracted to Crocs at first and decided to try on a pair of knock offs in white at OTTO shoes since they were only selling it for php150. why the heck not, eh? I never wore anythin else out of the house other than them thangs! They were so comfy and i couldnt care if i waded them thru flood water! Just made sure the straps slings were on so i dont slip and slide and lose em coz they do float!!! hehehe… I wore the same pair on a recent trip to Kuala LUmpur and it just made all that walking a joy…( not to mention the hottie US sailor i was walking hand in hand with haha!) He asked if my Crocs were genuine ones or knock offs! PROUDLY announced they were the best knocks ever!!!
He called them Gators!!!
The white pair i got just matches with every piece of clothing i have! I THINK GUYS LOOK SEXY IN THEM THANGS!
My birthday is comin up in a few days and i wanna get me an original pair in white and another nice neutral color! THEY ROCK!
Im a sneakers kinda gal…and i dont have sexy feet to parade in havaianna flip flops…Crocs just gave new life to my bare feet! yey!
My husband and I love Crocs, we both have 2 pairs and yes I have to agree you cannot wear your crocs to work, kahit itago mo pa siya sa pants, my hubby also wants to wear it eh.
The reason why Crocs are popular is because celebrities USED to wear tehm, just like with Havaianas. That and the price range elevated it to “the comfiest and hassle-free shoes ever”. Designwise, it sucks. Ergonomically, it’s average. In terms of user-friendly, it’s normal. Anybody who praises Crocs like it’s the best casual shoes HAVE NOT experienced Brazil-made, user- and office-friendly loafers, flats, heels, mules, etc. Promise, there are better worlds than Crocs. Btw, Havaianas is China in quality. The prints on Banana Peel flip-slops(China-made), come to think of it, are more wear-resistant than Havaianas.
Thank god some people have seen the light. Those things are terribly ugly. I mean seriously, ugly. It’s a fad that NEEDS to die. no, please don’t argue. It’s a fad. They’re ugly as sina nd some schmuck celeb wore them and people were like oooh, hot shit.
And it’s not even a gender debate. I love shoes, especially sneakers! I feel like a girl because I can’t stop buying them, so it has nothing to do with that.
Crocs are fugly, straight up. And at the price they’re selling? Seriously, go take a girl out to a nice restaurant. That’ll get you a lot farther than these ugly things.
what is wrong with you. your claims are fucked up. of dumb fuck men like you want crocs not me!!! you are the bane of the human race. i wish u a slow an painful death.
it really looks unflattering for me
i need shoes for my birtday
just to try a new one, that’s my reason for buying crocs. it’s so comfy. u don’t have to argue about how it looks. maybe that guy hasn’t tried one>:)
Sadly, that cannot pass for office attire where I work.
first, my husband’s bday falls on nov 3 as well.
second, i like (not love) crocs, i can wear them anytime. but i think they’re a bit pricey. I have a pair and i’ve been thinking for months on whether i should buy another.
third, you might want to read this.. a crocs que horror story.
http://daphneosena.livejournal.com/26882.html
and just to add, not everyone (whether a guy or a girl) can pull off wearing crocs. :p
i like to buy one but sooo expensive…..oh….
it really looks unflattering
just to try a new one, that’s my reason for buying crocs. it’s so comfy. u don’t have to argue about how it looks. maybe that guy hasn’t tried one Thank you
I’m really sorry but (10/2) + (-10/2) isn’t always equal to 0. Maybe we just have different tastes, but seriously- they’re friggin ugly dude.
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you know, after one day wearing this, i just MIGHT get myself a second pair.. the black one that look like leather shoes.
but not now, maybe for christmas
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I have been thinking of getting a pair last May 2008. But I postponed it dahil gagastusin ko na lang ang pera sa The North Face for my Kota Kinabalu climb. Months past, nakabalik na ako… until nahulog ako sa hagdanan ng Ateneo de Davao University Library. That time, naisip ko ang Crocs. I should get a pair na. And just last week, bought a Prima. Gosh, they’re soooooooooooooooooooo comfortable.
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got my self a pair of crocs off roads, they’re so compfortable. It’s like your old old cotton shirt with holes that you can’t just can’t let go of… it’s so “a guy thing” more function than form.
Yes..The 1700 price tag seems to be a reasonable enough price.
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i just look like crocodile golf shoes
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My husband and I love Crocs, we both have 2 pairs and yes I have to agree you cannot wear your crocs to work, kahit itago mo pa siya sa pants, my hubby also wants to wear it eh.