Initially developed by Foam Creations as a spa shoe made of proprietary foam resin called "Croslite", this light weight foam clog has carved out a unique niche in the footwear market.

In third world countries, the next step up from being barefoot is sandals.  Whether they're flip flops or slides, most are cheap foam rubber that do not fully enclose or protect the foot.  But the cheap foam rubber provides a reasonable degree of comfort for walking on everything from dirt paths, to cement sidewalks.  They allow your feet to breath, and eventually conform to your foot.  We have all worn them for years as slippers and to the beach.

So here we have a clog version with a hinged heel sling.  More or less an upgraded version of third world slippers.  What makes them special?  Nothing.  That's right.  Nothing.  We are paying up to 10 times what they're really worth.  Where does the money go?  Marketing.  Lawyers to protect the Crocs patents.  And we're making the company's founders and share holders rich.  Is that so wrong?  Probably not.  In a free market economy, the only reason for entrepreneurs to do anything at all, is to make money.  Just be aware that the only thing you're really getting for this price is the brand name.  You could buy similar sandals that do exactly the same thing for a lot less.

Is $50 for slippers a rip off?  Yes.

Are these shoes good?  Yes.

Enjoy your shoes.  If we really cared about getting our money's worth, we would not buy any brand name items.  These shoes are light weight, comfortable, and provide a reasonable degree of traction.  And with the strap around the back of your heel, they are a little more secure than those flip flops that you wear in the shower.

I wouldn't run in these shoes.  Not really that good for active sports like basketball.  But they are good for walking.  Wear them to the beach.  Originally designed as a spa shoe, wear them to the spa.  I wear mine in the gym.  Perfect for walking around in the gym showers, locker room, and bathroom.  No reason not to wear them every day for running errands and such.  Just don't wear them when you should be wearing a dress shoe or work shoe.  Don't be the idiot who lost his foot because he should have had on steel toes.  Don't get dressed in a suit & tie, then put these stupid things on your feet.  But perfect for any situation where you might wear a casual sneaker.

By the way, you look stupid walking down the street with them.  They do have an effeminate image.  Good for girls.  Not so good for boys.