While crocs may be incredibly gaudy to look at, anyone who wears them will have to admit that they are an extraordinarily comfortable shoe.  These crocs provide a wonderful cushion for the feet that can prevent sore feet, even for someone who stands up all day.  They are also extremely protective, blocking nails and tacks from penetrating their shell.  There are a few downfalls to these crocs, however, the first of which being that they cause the foot, unless wearing a sock, to sweat profusely in them.  Second, they are dirtied extremely easily; the white color shows off the dirt much more than the other colors do, but no matter what color crocs you get, they will be dirt magnets.  Overall, the crocs are very comfortable to wear and protective to the foot, but they do get dirty quickly and cause the foot to sweat if not wearing a sock.  Despite these downfalls, I would still have to recommend these shoes to someone looking for a shoe based more on comfort than fashion.