There’s a SECRET to wearing these shoes! So we all probably agree that these shoes are adorable, and that they are supposed to be squishy and comfy. Yet, many people seem to be complaining that they don’t fit them correctly and are uncomfortable. Well, I WAS one of those people too, until I figured out the secret to these shoes: Get your Croc Primas a size smaller than you’d normally wear (I wear a 7.5W or an 8, and I ordered a 7 in these) they will feel snug on you, but that’s okay! Throw them in the clothes dryer for about 2 minutes, and then while they’re still toasty warm, slip them on and wear them for a half hour. They will MOLD to your feet and seriously be the most comfortable shoes you can imagine! TRUST ME, I am ordering more of these cuties today, i love them!
Not the best fit - I wish I’d bought these in a store, so I could have tried it on first. I read that you should buy them one size smaller than the size you normally wear, since they run a full size large. I ordered a 7 (I’m normally an 8, which was out of stock anyway), and it really doesn’t fit. I don’t want to go through the hassle of exchanging them, but I’ll be buying shoes in stores from now on.
I bought the fuchsia pair and love the very bright color! I definitely wouldn’t recommend these as everyday shoes, as it’s hard for your feet to breathe. I wear them to and from work when it’s raining, especially when it’s a bit warmer and I don’t want to wear socks and rainboots. Charles David Beatnik Flat Shoes. I wear a 7 and thought the 7 fit perfectly. I followed the suggestion of some and ran them a minute in the dryer, which (I think) helped the fit somewhat. There isn’t a ton of support, but they’re so lightweight and cute that I plan to pack them whenever I travel!
REALLY cute Croc - A much cuter Croc than has previously been seen. I love these shoes but I wear an 8 1/2 and they do not have 1/2 sizes. I recommend going up one size if you are a solid 1/2. These shoes will squeak and fart; they need an air hole in the side arch area. Charles David Beatnik Shoes. For me, they caused one blister and one hot spot, mainly because the shoe is so tight on my foot that there is no room. After they healed, I got pain in my big toes as they are squashed up against the front. I tried the dryer trick but that made them way too big and they fell off my foot. This shoe is not for the wide of foot.
I just love these Crocs. They look so cute! I wear a 9.5 so got the 9 as it says they run big and my toe comes right to the tip of them, no room for socks! However I would not trade them in because the 10 would be way to floppy! I think these are just the perfect summer shoe! They are a narrow shoe so be ready for that they are not the normal wide Crocs! I love how easy and fast it is to order from Zappos! Thank you so much!
Great Value, Super Comfort - I can find absolutely nothing bad to say about this shoe. Walking around in these flats felt like walking on a squishy yoga mat all day–very comfortable. Charles David Beatnik Footwear, Flat Shoe. Despite the complaints in other reviews, I found the fit exactly true to size and they make no funny sound when I walk. Highly recommend for a casual flat.
Great….but a few little things… The shoes are very comfortable and VERY cute looking. They are durable and easily cleaned with a brush and soap if they get dirty. I know it says they are odor resistant, but they do make your feet sweat a lot. So, if you don’t mind squeaking a bit as you walk down the hall, they are perfect. They are great for outdoors and can really stand up to quite a bit of abuse. Overall, I think they were a great buy for the money.
Crocs without the bulk - I needed light slip-on shoes for quick dog walks and easy out-the-door trips with the kids. These are perfect for that! They are a lot more comfy than I expected, too. In fact, when the weather was warm enough, I wore them all day long with no problems. I have really flat feet, so the lack of arch support works well for me. In my opinion, they are much cuter than the big bulky Crocs. I have the pink ones, and they are a nice pale color that goes with most outfits.
Good shoes for patient people… I’m a size 4.5 and have a hard time finding shoes that fit. Glad for Zappos offering a selection in my size and the return shipping- just in case! I ordered these in a 4 and after breaking them in I am glad I did. Crocs does recommend a size up, but I am sure I would have walked out of them. Took a good amount of wearing to break them in, and they broke me in first. Tossing in the dryer did help speed up the process. I can’t stand the look of regular Crocs but wanted something comfy and cute for a trip to Europe this summer. I think these will do nicely. Thinking about another pair.
Love them…but… I love these shoes; however, they do tend to “fart” when you walk when the suction kicks in…Although, I’ve found that you can learn to walk without that problem. They are very comfortable and light (as are the rest of the Crocs shoes) and I wear them with just about everything. Another issue that could be troublesome is the fact that they do make your feet sweat if you leave them on all the time. However, I tend to kick my shoes off any chance I get, so again, really not an issue for me. Overall - I love these shoes almost as much as my regular Crocs - except that they are definitely much cuter!
I have been living in my Crocs Primas throughout all of Manhattan. The only thing I wish is that they would come back in stock in other colors so I could get them all!!! One note though, they do not run big as stated I am a 6.5 or 37 shoe size and the 6 was way to small and I needed the 7. Great but wish these came in 1/2 sizes - I love these shoes! Yes your feet sweat a little in them but you can always rinse them off so they won’t get smelly. I just wish they had 1/2 sizes. I am a 71/2 and was right in between the 7 and 8. I ended up with the 8–the 7 was just too small. They are very comfortable shoes though! Great for summer!
A great gift - I ordered these for my mother’s birthday, and she really loved them. Although they are not as cushiony as the basic models, she said they are still very comfortable and a lot more stylish. I plan on buying some for myself in the near future. This was my first order through Zappos.com and I was 100% satisfied.
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November 10th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
There’s a SECRET to wearing these shoes! So we all probably agree that these shoes are adorable, and that they are supposed to be squishy and comfy. Yet, many people seem to be complaining that they don’t fit them correctly and are uncomfortable. Well, I WAS one of those people too, until I figured out the secret to these shoes: Get your Croc Primas a size smaller than you’d normally wear (I wear a 7.5W or an 8, and I ordered a 7 in these) they will feel snug on you, but that’s okay! Throw them in the clothes dryer for about 2 minutes, and then while they’re still toasty warm, slip them on and wear them for a half hour. They will MOLD to your feet and seriously be the most comfortable shoes you can imagine! TRUST ME, I am ordering more of these cuties today, i love them!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Not the best fit - I wish I’d bought these in a store, so I could have tried it on first. I read that you should buy them one size smaller than the size you normally wear, since they run a full size large. I ordered a 7 (I’m normally an 8, which was out of stock anyway), and it really doesn’t fit. I don’t want to go through the hassle of exchanging them, but I’ll be buying shoes in stores from now on.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
I bought the fuchsia pair and love the very bright color! I definitely wouldn’t recommend these as everyday shoes, as it’s hard for your feet to breathe. I wear them to and from work when it’s raining, especially when it’s a bit warmer and I don’t want to wear socks and rainboots. Charles David Beatnik Flat Shoes. I wear a 7 and thought the 7 fit perfectly. I followed the suggestion of some and ran them a minute in the dryer, which (I think) helped the fit somewhat. There isn’t a ton of support, but they’re so lightweight and cute that I plan to pack them whenever I travel!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
REALLY cute Croc - A much cuter Croc than has previously been seen. I love these shoes but I wear an 8 1/2 and they do not have 1/2 sizes. I recommend going up one size if you are a solid 1/2. These shoes will squeak and fart; they need an air hole in the side arch area. Charles David Beatnik Shoes. For me, they caused one blister and one hot spot, mainly because the shoe is so tight on my foot that there is no room. After they healed, I got pain in my big toes as they are squashed up against the front. I tried the dryer trick but that made them way too big and they fell off my foot. This shoe is not for the wide of foot.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I just love these Crocs. They look so cute! I wear a 9.5 so got the 9 as it says they run big and my toe comes right to the tip of them, no room for socks! However I would not trade them in because the 10 would be way to floppy! I think these are just the perfect summer shoe! They are a narrow shoe so be ready for that they are not the normal wide Crocs! I love how easy and fast it is to order from Zappos! Thank you so much!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Great Value, Super Comfort - I can find absolutely nothing bad to say about this shoe. Walking around in these flats felt like walking on a squishy yoga mat all day–very comfortable. Charles David Beatnik Footwear, Flat Shoe. Despite the complaints in other reviews, I found the fit exactly true to size and they make no funny sound when I walk. Highly recommend for a casual flat.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Great….but a few little things… The shoes are very comfortable and VERY cute looking. They are durable and easily cleaned with a brush and soap if they get dirty. I know it says they are odor resistant, but they do make your feet sweat a lot. So, if you don’t mind squeaking a bit as you walk down the hall, they are perfect. They are great for outdoors and can really stand up to quite a bit of abuse. Overall, I think they were a great buy for the money.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Crocs without the bulk - I needed light slip-on shoes for quick dog walks and easy out-the-door trips with the kids. These are perfect for that! They are a lot more comfy than I expected, too. In fact, when the weather was warm enough, I wore them all day long with no problems. I have really flat feet, so the lack of arch support works well for me. In my opinion, they are much cuter than the big bulky Crocs. I have the pink ones, and they are a nice pale color that goes with most outfits.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Good shoes for patient people… I’m a size 4.5 and have a hard time finding shoes that fit. Glad for Zappos offering a selection in my size and the return shipping- just in case! I ordered these in a 4 and after breaking them in I am glad I did. Crocs does recommend a size up, but I am sure I would have walked out of them. Took a good amount of wearing to break them in, and they broke me in first. Tossing in the dryer did help speed up the process. I can’t stand the look of regular Crocs but wanted something comfy and cute for a trip to Europe this summer. I think these will do nicely. Thinking about another pair.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Love them…but… I love these shoes; however, they do tend to “fart” when you walk when the suction kicks in…Although, I’ve found that you can learn to walk without that problem. They are very comfortable and light (as are the rest of the Crocs shoes) and I wear them with just about everything. Another issue that could be troublesome is the fact that they do make your feet sweat if you leave them on all the time. However, I tend to kick my shoes off any chance I get, so again, really not an issue for me. Overall - I love these shoes almost as much as my regular Crocs - except that they are definitely much cuter!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
I have been living in my Crocs Primas throughout all of Manhattan. The only thing I wish is that they would come back in stock in other colors so I could get them all!!! One note though, they do not run big as stated I am a 6.5 or 37 shoe size and the 6 was way to small and I needed the 7. Great but wish these came in 1/2 sizes - I love these shoes! Yes your feet sweat a little in them but you can always rinse them off so they won’t get smelly. I just wish they had 1/2 sizes. I am a 71/2 and was right in between the 7 and 8. I ended up with the 8–the 7 was just too small. They are very comfortable shoes though! Great for summer!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
A great gift - I ordered these for my mother’s birthday, and she really loved them. Although they are not as cushiony as the basic models, she said they are still very comfortable and a lot more stylish. I plan on buying some for myself in the near future. This was my first order through Zappos.com and I was 100% satisfied.