You know, I'm a bit confused by all the positive reviews on this clog. I'm a huge crocs fan - I wear crocs almost exclusively. So when I saw these in the fall Crocs catalog, I thought I would love them. Perhaps I was spoiled by years of wearing Merrell's primo chill clog-like shoes, but these are really not very comfortable or cute.

First of all, I ordered the chestnut. I never saw them in person, so I trusted the reviewers who said that the color was much more muted than the online image and the fact that chestnut usually is something similar to a saddle brown. This color is hideous - it should be called burnt orange or rust. It's not a neutral and it really doesn't look good with any outfit. Strike one.

As far as comfort goes, I have 2 main issues. There is a sewn Crocs tag where your heel sits in the shoe. It's really uncomfortable when you're walking. The interior plush lining is so nice and soft, but having the tag right underfoot takes away from that cozy feeling. Strike two.

The fit is ok, I wear an 8.5 but ordered the 9, but the top part of the shoe is rigid and too long. It actually hits the top part of my ankle and when I bend down with my weight on the balls of my feet, it hurts. I've been wearing these shoes for one day and I have a small bruise from bending down to pick up kids, toys, etc.. I have long, narrow feet so I can't imagine they would be comfortable on someone with shorter and wider feet. Strike three.

They are light, the suede is nice and the furry interior is comfy, but they definitely don't deserve the high marks they've received. Glad I got them on sale.