Office Living - All Comments

re: Eco-Friendly

June Campbell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:48 GMT

Great! I'm finally "eco-friendly". After all those years of using the same paper that once wrapped the tricycle and now is down to jewelry boxes, I'm in vogue! Wait till my family (who has chided all these years) hears this!

re: Eco-Friendly

June Campbell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:39 GMT

re: Etc...

BFranklin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:42:54 GMT

You're....... confused. Driving in and of itself is a privilege NOT driving in the left lane. Maybe if people (perhaps including yourself) departed from their point of origin earlier, they wouldn't need to tailgate in the left lane to the point of where I can see their eye color in my rearview mirror. A little driver courtesy goes a long way to save life and property. Chronic left-lane drivers take heed and stop tailgating, flashing high beams/honking and behaving as if no one else needs the lane but YOU. I might be in the left lane momentarily to avoid a potential collision or debris in the remaining lane(s). I too have loved ones who expect me to come home from work in one piece, OK?

re: Trend Setting

Ilah — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:57:34 GMT

Totally agree--Crocs are not for wearing everywhere, slippers are not for wearing everywhere nor are athletic shoes! There are tons of brands of comfortable, appropriate footwear.

re: Trend Setting

chatpat13 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:13:48 GMT

You are so wrong! What people wear on their feet does not make the person. I personally think certain shoes can be so vain and I respect someone who walks around in the shoes of their choice and not worry what the other person thinks of them. It takes a special person to wear crocs out in public.

re: Trend Setting

PGJ — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:18:42 GMT

Wow! of all the things to worry about you chose the feet. How about the attire? People walk around half naked in public yet no one has trouble with that. People shop in their PJs and night shirts and you say enough is enough for crocs! Open your eyes! Where is the moral value as human beings? we are no different than animals when we walk around without covering our bodies for the world to see what we've got! and you feel footwear has a standard to to be maintained! Let's address the important issues first and leave the footwear decisions to those who struggle with what they can wear and what helps them to live pain free!

re: Trend Setting

gsgrandma — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:08:57 GMT

loldson -- I have seen girls wearing flannel pajamas and slippers at the mall and in the grocery store, and I'm sure they think they're being cute and fashionable. But don't set foot in either place in a pair of Crocs -- please!

re: Trend Setting

Leysa Lowery — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:47 GMT

There are so many wonderful shoes that look good and feel good. I'm so tired of Crocs! Enjoyed the article and I'm so glad someone finally said something!!!

re: Trend Setting

gsgrandma — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:57:47 GMT

Why should it be "enough is enough"? For years I wore trendy heels to work every day and now I can't. Crocs are ideal for people who have foot problems as I do. Nothing feels better than a pair of Crocs. I've spent hundreds of dollars looking for a shoe I can wear that does not cause constant pain to my foot and then behold, a $30 pair of shoes comes along that works perfectly. And on top of that, they don't look like the orthopedic shoes of old. I will continue to wear my Crocs everywhere, including work, until something better comes along. What I can't understand is why these shoes cause so many people distress because of their looks. Turn your head, close your eyes, but stop ridiculing people who wear Crocs!

re: Trend Setting

MrsWorldwide — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:48:54 GMT

Sorry, but I have to agree with this to an extent. From what I am guessing, the person who wrote this has not seen the many styles of crocs and is focusing only on the first style, clogs, that were introduced. I personally don't like that style at all and would not choose to wear those anywhere but my yard. However, there are several styles of sandals and flip flops that look great and provide the comfort that people get from the Crocs brand. I would definitely wear the flops.

I will say that if you run to the store real quick or you do work in an atmosphere, such a Dr.'s office or hospital, where scrubs are worn and they assist you in lasting the day then by all means wear them. The orthopedic shoes aren't any better looking and you have to wear something to take some of the pressure off of your body. However, I work in a professional office and one of the girls here wear them as an everday shoe with long skirts. Not professional. I do have back issues and I invest in brands like Naturalizer that provide great looking, professional shoes that are easy on my body and my feet. If I want to wear heels, I'm discretinary as I know my limits.

re: Trend Setting

loldson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:38:05 GMT

FINALLY! Someone is willing to step up and say what any self-respecting person with even a drop of fashion-sense should be thinking! Crocs are beyond ugly. Right up there with Birkenstocks and socks on the list of atrocious footwear choices.

Thank you for putting it out there that they are not acceptable attire for every occasion. In an office? Really? People actually think that is acceptable?

I find that my Dearfoam slippers ease foot and backpain- does that mean I have carte blanche to wear them everywhere? NO! Why are Crocs any different?

re: Trend Setting

Kathleen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:34:49 GMT

I don't have back problems, but I walk for exercise and my Croc are like wearing air. They don't weight anything and are so comfortable, plus, you apparently cannot wear them out. Mine are four years old, lots of miles and still going strong and yes, I wear them to lots of stores including grocery and anywear else I go!

re: Trend Setting

lademom — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:30:37 GMT

sorry, but who are you to dictate what we wear on our feet and where? Obviously you have never suffered from foot pain. Shame.

re: Trend Setting

Becki — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:18:29 GMT

Obviously you have never worn Crocs, having back problems, these shoes enable me to be on my feet for long periods and yes I do own the winter boots and heels. I cannot stand in regular heels for longer than a few minutes and I can stand for long periods in the crocs. No matter what they were originally intended for, btw it was the beach and for boats, they are and will continue to be my shoe of choice for work in a Dr's office and I will continue to wear them to the grocery store and (gasp) other places.

re: Trend Setting

Becki — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:17:38 GMT