I believe the original purpose of the croc was as a non-slip, non-marking boat shoe.
Being a weekend boater these shoes go from the marina to restaurant with ease (in black, of course)!
Having broken my ankle quite badly 2 years ago (i now have 9 screws and a plate & a bone graft), I was convinced I would never be able to wear heels again.
Thank heavens for these crocs (Sassari style in black)! I have never felt so sure-footed in heels before these. I can even run in them!
These sporty heels weren't meant for the oscars people, think of it as a glorified flip-flop.
Look how far the lowly flip-flop has come with all the embellishments of today and where people wear them. I'd rather wear my black pair of crocs than embellished flip-flops anyday! I get tons of compliments on them as well and when I tell people they're crocs, they can't believe it.