Ok~I am guilty. I have purchased Crocs for my son the last 4 summers, and quite frankly, I did not want to worry about him slipping in the water and have a cooler look.  Let's face it~Crocs are kinda for dorks, unless you are in the OR or garden.  Shipping was a bit slower than I was used to from Amazon~but still within the time stated, and when I opened the box~HOLY PETE!!!!!!!  These were on his feet within seconds, and he has worn them everyday since.  He cried when I would not let him wear them when it had snowed overnight (typical Ohio weather).  I got these a little big, hoping to make it through the entire summer and I love how I can tighten them with the bungie cord.  And the bonus, he puts them on by himself.  No blisters~just a really satisfied mommy and very happy little boy that is a water bug.  I cant wait to take him to the sprinkle parks this summer and not fuss with the shoes and socks.  If these shoes make it through the testing of my son, that is saying something. I will check in around Sept. and update~but so far, so good :)