These clogs seemed to have been the solution for my husband who is out in the garden at all hours of the day.  He has the original crocs but chooses not to wear them in the garden because pebbles get in from the holes by the toes.  We purchased these because these didn't have the holes by the toes, but only on top.  Pebbles STILL get in, just from the top. AND you can't shake them out because there are no holes for the pebbles to come out from.  Unless you lift your leg up and shake them out towards the heel. This may have been a silly purchase, but crocs are very comfortable and easy.  He still wears them in the garden.  And we are still on the search for the perfect garden shoes- which may just have to be a boot.