Love Crocs! They last for years. I have actually machine washed - on gentle cycle, at the end of the season. Love that they are not totally flat, which I find hard and uncomfortable. These have just the right amount of lift. Plus I have an allergy to latex, and found crocs because of a site that had recommendations for this allergy.  These shoes are totally hypoallergenic. Plus they seem to know exactly how wide to make the thong so that it's not uncomfortable between the toes at all!