now I've got a pair too

I finally bought a pair of Crocs after finding them for the reasonable price of $19.99 on Amazon. I like Crocs, but I refuse to pay something like $30 to $45 for what essentially amounts to a pair of plastic slippers. I was skeptical of their usefulness, but they fill the niche (for me) between slippers and clogs pretty well.The fit was surprisingly small. I mean they are wide and clunky, but seem to run a bit short; I bought the 9 for my 8 1/2 foot, but there is not as much room in the toe-box as I expected. Despite being plastic, the shoes breathes very well and are comfortable enough for extended wear. Running to the mailbox or cleaning the house is an ideal use for this type of footwear. Beware taking out the garbage in the morning as the dew seeping through the holes will come as unwelcome surprise.Not that I knew I needed them, but Crocs are popular for a reason. They are great for lounging around, but I am skeptical at the touted advantages of some of the more specialized models. Now, having bought a pair I feel existentially complete.Update 10/12/2012I am writing this review after about a week's worth of wear. The fit was simply too small and I had to give them away. I am trying the men's size 10 to see if they will be more comfortable. In my case it may be a matter of going a full size up.