The Washington Post on Crocs...we disagree!

Once-Trendy Crocs Could Be on Their Last Legs By Ylan Q. Mui Adapted from the Washington Post.

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 had expanded to meet demand, but financially pressed customers cut back. Last year the company lost $185.1 million, slashed roughly 2,000 jobs and scrambled to find money to pay down millions in debt. Now it's stuck with a surplus of shoes, and its auditors have wondered if it can stay afloat. It has until the end of September to pay off its debt.

Two summers ago, Nancy Fisher of the District bought two pairs of Crocs, one green and one pink, for her daughters. The girls, now 8 and 12, wore them constantly and even got charms to decorate the tops. This year, the shoes are forgotten.

"They were their go-to," Fisher said, "and now they're just really interested in flip-flops."



Really? Well, not in Cano Palma! Volunteers and staff alike have been enjoying Crocs for quiet a while, to the point that nowadays are considered a must in the kit list. They are super comfy for morning census, beach cleans and night walks, where close-toed shoes are required to protect your feet. So...no matter if they are not trendy anymore, they are still highly recommended by past volunteers. You dont believe me?...just look at the picture, taken last phase in Playa Norte!

The Washington Post on Crocs...we disagree!