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I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:48 pm
by Mr.Ganji
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 2.html?g=0Once-Trendy Crocs Could Be on Their Last Legs
Crocs were born of the economic boom.
The colorful foam clogs appeared in 2002, just as the country was recovering from a recession. Brash and bright, they were a cheap investment (about $30) that felt good and promised to last forever. Former president George W. Bush wore them. Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler wore them. Your grandma wore them. They roared along with the economy, mocked by the fashion world but selling 100 million pairs in seven years.
Then the boom times went bust, and Crocs went to the back of the closet.
"The company's toast," said Damon Vickers, who manages an investment fund at Nine Points Capital Partners in Seattle. "They're zombie-ish. They're dead and they don't know it."
Yes!
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:51 pm
by Tasdik
Haha! I need to go run of and buy myself a pair now.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:59 pm
by Squirt
I remember Crocs, Horrible stuff.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:00 pm
by lavapockets
Mr.Ganji wrote:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503672.html?g=0
Once-Trendy Crocs Could Be on Their Last Legs
Crocs were born of the economic boom.
The colorful foam clogs appeared in 2002, just as the country was recovering from a recession. Brash and bright, they were a cheap investment (about $30) that felt good and promised to last forever. Former president George W. Bush wore them. Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler wore them. Your grandma wore them. They roared along with the economy, mocked by the fashion world but selling 100 million pairs in seven years.
Then the boom times went bust, and Crocs went to the back of the closet.
"The company's toast," said Damon Vickers, who manages an investment fund at Nine Points Capital Partners in Seattle. "They're zombie-ish. They're dead and they don't know it."
Yes!
Finally...those are the most hideous things I've ever seen in my life. I don't care how comfy they are, you couldn't pay me enough money to be seen in public in those things.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:09 pm
by *BlackFox
To buy Or not to buy? lulz
I would never buy it!
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:09 pm
by MrJoey
I never understood how those even got popular in the first place.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:10 pm
by Tasdik
MrJoey wrote:I never understood how those even got popular in the first place.
I blame people like my father.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:25 pm
by satman83
Tasdik wrote:MrJoey wrote:I never understood how those even got popular in the first place.
I blame people like my father.
So do i 
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:37 pm
by SidiousX
MrJoey wrote:I never understood how those even got popular in the first place.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:41 pm
by Blindfire
My parents have them. They only wear them on their boat.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:11 pm
by chrisorg
Damn those things are ugly.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:27 pm
by RuYi
My parents wear them too. I sent this image by e-mail, but it didn't help much.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:59 pm
by vietxboy911
Those indeed are ugly. I stick to wearing sandals/slides if i dont feel like wearing shoes
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:01 pm
by pr0klobster
I hate those things too! My wife bought me a pair, and they are comfy, but ugly as all get out.
They are nice to wear in the boat or in the pool, or maybe around the house. But I don't like wearing 'em in public. Plus I doubt they actually have any arch support whatsoever.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:47 pm
by TheKnight
I Have Pair and I wouldn't Never Wear Them Public!
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:23 pm
by Melez
I have one of those which I wear when I go to the beach when I'm on the seaside. Didn't even know they are 'popular'.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:41 pm
by Hypnotik
Man u gotta try those out ! Like dont wear them in public but only at home. Im wearing one , feels like my feet are up in the clouds
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:42 pm
by KylieMinogue
i think they are good for some outdoor activities, and i find them adorable on children.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:21 am
by Zypher
i wear them aroudn my house and outside
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:29 am
by Muse
May the flip-flops rise again.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:52 am
by Miguez
My parents and sister and still going to use it EVERY SINGLE DAY
I feel so depressed just by walking into the car that they just got in
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:34 pm
by MonstaH
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:54 pm
by maxietheboss
He's right though. That guy is a damn genius
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:07 pm
by BloodyBlade
"When I see people wearing Crocs, I know immediately that we have nothing in common, and that we could never be friends or have any meaningful kind of relationship."
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:15 pm
by Swindler
Tasdik wrote:MrJoey wrote:I never understood how those even got popular in the first place.
I blame people like my father.
My father would never put "shoes" like that on but my stepfather doesnt say no, so I blame him.
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:25 pm
by Stephanus
I cant believe you guys have this s.hit too:D
Haha!
This is awesome.... the best are the ones with hot pink color
maxietheboss wrote:He's right though. That guy is a damn genius
Indeed
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:09 pm
by Dawn1l7
i have a pair used at the pool when i was life guarding
They could get wet and wouldnt fall apart and they where more practical to wear than flip flops :p
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:58 pm
by .Banshee
I wear them to school usually when I'm taking a big test or exam and need maximum comfort, but I wear them only as an ensemble with my sweat pants and muscle shirt. I hate the fact that people are so shallow about em
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But I shop at Hollisters
Re: I hope they disappear forever.
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:47 am
by AznFury
ugliest shoes to be made.