Yesterday's post on primate-friendly footwear and subsequent reader commentary has raised an important question I've been tossing around in my brain all day: could the new FiveFingers brand possibly trump Crocs in the ugly department? Or are Crocs still the undisputed reigning champion? Let's battle it out!
Style
They're both ugly, plain and simple. But while Crocs are just sloppy and floppy and awkward-looking, FiveFingers are downright creepy. It's the difference between having to stare at someone with a giant zit growing on their forehead versus having to stare at someone with, say, a hand growing out of their forehead.
Crocs, 0 FiveFingers 1
Fit
Despite all the hype, I have previously found that Crocs are not particularly comfortable. The classic clog style offers very little support and feels a lot like wearing a shoe that's five sizes too large. I've never worn FiveFingers, but I imagine the fit is much more snug and secure.
Crocs 1, FiveFingers 0
Initial Reaction
As you'll quickly learn from my last post, my initial encounter with FiveFingers was Horror at First Sight, which affected not only myself, but my unsuspecting husband. The first time I laid eyes on Crocs, I made the assumption that they were orthopedic or corrective in nature, and didn't think much of it until I started spotting the stupid shoes on pretty much everyone on the planet besides myself. I ascertained that these people couldn't all need corrective footwear. Corrective sense of style perhaps, but not footwear.
Crocs 0, FiveFingers 1
FiveFingers is in the lead 2-1, to be continued ... does anyone want to weigh in on this?
22 minutes ago
1 comments:
i think crocs are the worst!
they are just horrid and the colors make it worse.
i wouldnt pay money for the vibram's but if i were a beach person they might be useful because i hate sand.
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