Crocs

I don't know why I bought these shoes. I think it was because everywhere had sold out of them after a daily newspaper published an article telling their readers they were a summer must have. They are called Crocs. Made from an ultra light resin they mould to fit the wearer's feet. Good for walking, pebbly beaches, wet surfaces and supposed to be healthy as feet breath in them.

Aren't they ugly though? I wouldn't leave the house wearing them but they are truly comfortable. They don't seem to have caught on where I live as I've only seen one other person wearing them and that was an expectant mother in an M25 motorway services area. Her's were a very bright pink. As you can see I opted for boring beige.

I sort of feel I got caught up in the hype because I ordered mine online and had to wait for almost a month for delivery. It seems that the UK sold out of Crocs. Mine were made in Mexico. The only time I can think of when I wished I'd had some Crocs was when we were in Jordan and I paddled in the Dead Sea. I emerged unscathed but lots of people cut their feet very badly on the sharp stones on the sea bed because the sea is very murky and bathers can't see where they're treading. There's a business opportunity! Set up a stall in Dead Sea resorts in Israel, Jordan and Egypt selling Crocs.