Replacement for my Crocs

evanlow · Jul 10, 2016

My pair of Crocs finanlly high tailed (no puns intended) and died during my last Camino in May. For over 4 years it had served me well.

I use it for cycling back home when the roads are a bit wet. On the Camino they are also great for showers and evening wear (with or without socks). I even walked a day on the Camino with the Crocs when my boots disintegrated, until I managed to buy footwear in a bigger town the following day.

I am now looking to buy a replacement. The Crocs does have one disadvantage, bulk. I have seen a French walker with a pair of similar footwear that can be flatten. I was hoping if anyone have any information on non-cloth footwear that is a good replacement for the Crocs. Those that can be flattened are usually for women.

Cheers...

SYates · Jul 10, 2016

Have you tried looking here http://www.crocs.com.sg/mens-crocs-footwear/men-footwear,en_SG,sc.html ?
Buen Camino, SY

evanlow · Jul 10, 2016

I known someone who has bought that. He exchanged it for one size smaller as it was too loose and although the new size fits comfortably it was a blister magnet.

Looks like the best replacement may still be the classic crocs... hmmm...

Former member 22438 · Jul 10, 2016

evanlow said:
My pair of Crocs finanlly high tailed (no puns intended) and died during my last Camino in May. For over 4 years it had served me well.

I use it for cycling back home when the roads are a bit wet. On the Camino they are also great for showers and evening wear (with or without socks). I even walked a day on the Camino with the Crocs when my boots disintegrated, until I managed to buy footwear in a bigger town the following day.

I am now looking to buy a replacement. The Crocs does have one disadvantage, bulk. I have seen a French walker with a pair of similar footwear that can be flatten. I was hoping if anyone have any information on non-cloth footwear that is a good replacement for the Crocs. Those that can be flattened are using for women.

Cheers...

Maybe too late for you now but a tip for others...
In Spain and Portugal too are huge huge China shops ..they sell everything, even the devil and his old mother as a proverb says in Dutch

I buy the Crocks style imitations every year when we are in the area.the last pair I bought was in Galicia in the town of Sanxenxo 3,50 € ! In a modern design style Brooks. And indeed they can be flattened better than the originals.
Bom caminho

evanlow · Jul 10, 2016

Point noted. I will look out for them the next time before the Camino. Never thought about it until you mentioned it as there are those Chino Bazar everywhere....

nidarosa · Jul 10, 2016

I replaced my Crocs with Birkenstock EVA shoes, they come in different styles but are made from the same kind of non-slip, non-stink plastic material, very light, very comfortable and perfect for showers and pottering around. Mine are the Madrid style and take hardly any room at all - I can even hang them on the outside of the pack because rain or dust is no problem.

Deleted member 3000 · Jul 10, 2016

Hang the Crocs on the outside of your pack, and there is no need for a smashable feature! That also keeps them available for short boots-off breaks.

Kitsambler · Jul 10, 2016

The virtue of the classic Crocs is their sturdy protection for the toes - one can wear them with socks and actually hike a considerable distance if necessary (ie, blisters or soaked boots). In addition to hanging on the outside, you might be able to strap them on the outside using the "sleeping pad straps" at the bottom of the pack, or slip them under the top flap. I think your testimony regarding their longevity answers your question.

Felice · Jul 10, 2016

Crocs, slung on the outside, make excellent fruit carriers, especially for bananas.

evanlow · Jul 10, 2016

After all of the excellent comments and ideas I guess it would be for me the classic Crocs again. Just need to figure out how to slung it outside next time I am on the Camino. I really like the Felice's idea of a carrier for bananas.

grayland · Jul 10, 2016

I have managed to lose one of my crocs several times when on outside of pack. I have been lucky and found them myself or someone came up from behind with it.

I have to figure a more secure way of hooking on. I have used bungie cords.

I also have a hard time finding replacement crocs that do not have the holes around the bottom. Those are tough in rain and mud.

....with socks.
Is there a good site that shows all models?

TonyC · Jul 10, 2016

evanlow said:
After all of the excellent comments and ideas I guess it would be for me the classic Crocs again. Just need to figure out how to slung it outside next time I am on the Camino. I really like the Felice's idea of a carrier for bananas.

I just hang mine from the heel straps through small/medium carabiners attached to any of the spare loops I can find on the outside of my rucksack. Most rucksacks seem to have lots of of loops available.

They've survived like that through both the Camino Frances from SJPP and the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon.

jayree · Jul 10, 2016

I like the Sanuk "sidewalk surfers." They fold flat, are lightweight and have a covered toe. They are very comfortable.
http://www.sanuk.com/mens-sidewalk-surfers/pick-pocket/SMF1032.html

SabsP · Jul 10, 2016

grayland said:
I have managed to lose one of my crocs several times when on outside of pack. I have been lucky and found them myself or someone came up from behind with it.

I have to figure a more secure way of hooking on. I have used bungie cords.

I also have a hard time finding replacement crocs that do not have the holes around the bottom. Those are tough in rain and mud. ....with socks.
Is there a good site that shows all models?