I'm addicted. I never understood why people were always wearing these things and then a friend of mine graciously gave me a pair of these guys, this color exactly, and they tend not to leave my feet. This has become a problem and I will tell you why and then ask for your great input.
Almost two weeks ago I went out on a date and I made my preparations to clean my truck with care and make sure it didn't smell. I actually took the air "neutralizer" stuff from the bathroom and sprayed it in the truck and threw it behind the seat in case I needed again. I was really trying here. I show up and knock on the door and she opens the door, smiles, looks at me and looks down and says "Crocs huh?" to which I respond "yea it was either those are the Birks" My fashion rational was that I was wearing a nice dress shirt and a good pair of khakis so this all balances out, right? I realized that my fashion sense is top down dressing. I get my hair in order, always wear a nice shirt that is ironed, I am less particular about the shorts and by the time I get to shoes I figure I have given enough effort already so Crocs will do. By the way she found my response to be funny after the fact so we have had this fashion discussion.
Maintenance wise you can clean your Crocs with a pumas stone. I shower with them, use the pumas stone after I have used my loupha and body wash and my Biolage two in one hydrating shampoo. I'm a man baby.
So friends when do you cross the Croc line and how much can you get away with? I'm just dying to find out (from all the married women that read this blog and the other 3 of you)
love ya all- Kevin
13 comments:
heheh I love this story. I always give my brothers crap about crocs. Having never worn them myself, I don't know the appeal yet. Not a bad color though. a date shoe? Hmmm, not sure about that one. I'd probably have said the same thing if my date wore them; but its not a deal breaker:)
I've never totally gotten the crocs thing. They look incredibly uncomfortable b/c they are so big, but everyone says otherwise so I trust there is something to them. All I know is that if I wore them, I'd kick them off the first step I took b/c my feet are so narrow. Whether or not they are date shoes???? Hmm, I'd have to say, if the goal is to impress, point lost. If the goal is to go water - sporting, point gained. Other than that, an outfit to a woman is the whole ensemble.
my good man,
its like wearing tan shorts and a flannel button down to a club in ny-
no.
svelt,
clean,
tight.
go with these words.
wear the crocs when you are married.
I think it was wise to introduce the crocs on a date. It sounds like she is going to need to learn to love them, if this relationship is to have any future. I mean, the shower? Really? You might as well go ahead and tell you pee in the shower.
What great feedback. So far it's 3-1 against the Crocs but Amy does not count because she has a vested interest in this debate being the roomy of the Croc lady.
Melanie, you so rock and I have never , ever peed in the shower-ever.
Anne Marie- Svelt, clean, tight was my second choice for my blog name. Amazing you would bring it up. I have also been described by some as "subtly erotic" but that's only in the NYC art scene
Even if a ton of woman really like crocs doesnt it really just boil down to what a certain one woman thinks? Even if it didferent than you? ps I am on the Crocs for home casual school.
Ya know, Kevin, Michael cleaned his car for our first date. Now he never does. I think it's more the regard for the person that feels so thoughtful than changing who you are. You're a crocs guy. You'll always wear them. But if something else makes a certain woman happy, get the something else. She'll eventually accept the crocs, even if she's not in love with them.
Thanks Chris. Our in this case she will go put something on "more comfortable" this evening and come out wearing a pair of Crocs exactly like mine. Flaunting them in my face. Very funny with our khaki matching Crocs this evening.
Kevin Bley, Kevin Bley?
Good Lord man!
Long time, no talkie, I'd say!
Glad you're digging the Elms, they're really nice guys and that's a great album.
Hope all is well with you man.
BTW - My wife AND daughter both totally rock the Crocks. I'm not really interested in trying them, but I'm sure they're delicious on your feet.
-Dirt Squirrel #2
...and you're a MUSE fan?!
Well of course you are, you've always been privy to the choicest musical meat.
Sing for absolution...
crocs are house shoes. or gardening shoes. or sick shoes. or toddler shoes. they are never ever date shoes. sorry to burst your crocs bubble.
I have to say I was against the whole croc craze also, but of course I had to try them on. The comfort almost outweighs their lack of style. I will say I go back and forth on buying them. They may just be a little too "gardener-esque". Although the little ones I see with them on look fabulous.
Crocs on a date would be a deal-breaker. No bones about it.
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