For a woman who once said she thought Crocs were ugly beyond belief and swore she'd never be caught dead wearing them: her eighth pair in two years.  Very well, it's not a record but it does act as a cautionary tale regarding saying what one will and will not do.

These are described as "work mules," but I prefer to think of them as the ones I now wear plodding through the grocery store and other large retail emporiums on the weekends, or sooner if I run out of necessary items.  They are comfy and stylish, although who really looks at what a 73-year-old lady wears cruising down the produce aisle?  I found they fit better when I wear them with socks, and the socks prevent my feet from slipping inside the shoes.  As for the level of comfort, I can say they hold up over three stores, plus the unloading and putting away of all those purchases, without letting me down.  I also like the more tapered toe which, although certainly smaller than the unisex version, provides plenty of space for toes to flex and stretch, with no cramping. Older ladies like that feature, believe me.

So if you think arduous shopping trips count as work, as I do, then these will definitely suit you.  If, however, you're on your feet all day, they will most definitely do the job, and with a certain amount of style.