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Crocs on Lock

I was speaking to a friend and fellow aficionado of comfort. He told me that we are in the time of Crocs. He wears them everywhere now and got them for his family too.

I set out to find a pair like Batali's, closed and with bright colors. Alas, I settled for a white pair. 


I am wearing socks with these because they weren't working for me without them. I have high arches so the top of my foot was rubbing against the rim of the shoe too much. With socks though, I have to say, these are so comfortable!

I popped off the Crocs strip so they are streamlined clogs now.  I am a big fan and I love wearing them around the house. These have great traction and cushioning.

In cooler weather, I enjoy the classic boiled wool clogs made by Stegmann's but these are great for warmer weather.


I can wear the Stegmann's with or without socks. They are also super comfortable; they have a Birkenstock style sole, which is firmer but more supportive. The wool inside is incredibly smooth and soft, like SmartWool. 

Either way, it's worth grabbing some comfortable house shoes!
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