I bought a pair of Crocs Mid Hover shoes size 11 last week. They were on sale @ Crocs.com for $15 shipped.

After receiving them, and wearing them today, I have realized that I should have bought more. I'm going to buy another pair.

I've had a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor shoes for 4 years now; however, I hardly wear them. They are flat, have no cushioning, and are hell on my feet and knees if I'm walking around on them all day. They're also narrow, tight, and do not breath well. One thing they are good for: Lifting at the gym. They are great shoes for squats, lunges, and getting a good solid plant when lifting. I build up much fast when lifting with Converse Chuck Taylors @ the gym, but they are NOT good walking shoes.

Enter the Crocs Hover Shoes: They look almost identical to the Chucks, but they don't "feel" as solid. Its the soles - they are very cushiony and lightweight. They breath very well - better than most shoes. It feels like I'm walking on a cloud and they're almost as lightweight as being barefoot. Very impressive shoe that I initially didn't expect much out of. I could wear these all day or even sleep in them. Its like I'm not even wearing anything.

The stitching seems to make sense in the Crocs and it does make them appear like they'll be as durable as the Converse; however, I won't be able to tell until a couple of years from now.

So, I'll be buying more pairs of these things:
- Lightweight - almost as light as barefoot.
- Breath very well
- Very comfortable. All day comfort even.

For me, since I only paid $15 for them, I would recommend them over Chucks at present.