This summer, find your fun in cute new styles from Crocs.com.Okay yes, so this is a food blog and here I am writing about shoes. But the great thing about writing a personal blog is that I am the master of my own destiny. If I choose to write about shoes, there’s no one to tell me I can’t. I am my own editor in chief, my own boss, my own CEO, my own creative director and my own head writer. I’m actually quite an exacting task master, so it’s not as easy as you might think. I am always putting pressure on myself to do more and I don’t give myself nearly enough time off. But I do allow myself some leeway in content creation and so I allowed myself to write about shoes on a food blog. Besides, they are REALLY cute shoes, don’t you think?
I will be the first to admit that I had to challenge my preconceived notions when this opportunity arose. The only kind of Crocs that I ever knew of were the comfortable, colourful clogs they’ve made so famous. I simply had no idea that they also made wedges, flats and loafers too. And I was not alone in my ignorance either. I posted a photo of my Leigh Graphic Wedges (Crocs.com) on Instagram the other day and everyone was surprised they were Crocs. And jealous too, I daresay! The shoes are stylish and fun, and so perfect for summer. I am delighted with them and happily disabused of the notion that there is only one kind of Croc. We’ve been having an unusually warm, sunny spring here in Portland and I’ve been so excited to wear these cute wedges around my new hometown to really test them out. But as Murphy’s Law would have it, almost the moment the Crocs arrived, the weather turned cool and rainy. Still, they are too cute to let sit in my closet until the sun makes an appearance again. If you are waiting for sunshine to do anything in Portland, you might never leave your house. So my bright and fun Croc wedges and I are going for a walk. Care to join us and see them in action?
The warm weather in a damp climate means gardens are incredibly lush and the grass is incredibly green at the moment. The flowers in my neighbourhood are amazing! And my lawn is growing like crazy.
One of Portland’s many nicknames is Rose City. I moved here in November and I had no idea why. Until now. The roses are everywhere and they grow so beautifully. So do the azaleas, the poppies, and the irises and almost every other flower!
I see these orange poppies everywhere right now and I am very taken with them.
Why is there an old typewriter in someone’s garden? I have no idea but it actually looks kind of cool! So what is the takeaway here? Well, not only are the Crocs from the Spring/Summer 2015 collection really fun, but they are also amazingly comfortable. They also have an easy on-and-off catch. It looks like a buckle but takes far less time to do up. I am really pleased with them and I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase some of their other fun styles. When the sunny weather returns, I will be out and about in these quite a bit, I expect.
Sherry says
Hi Carolyn, sandal wedges are so in style right now and surprisingly comfortable (heel won’t break or get caught in stuff lol) ! I’ve bought a few pairs for the summer already but had no idea Crocs has them too. Thank you so much for all your post & I think your recipes are amazing so post whatever 🙂
Carolyn says
I have to tell you, Sherry. I am now a Croc devotee. I was SO surprised by the cute shoes they have. They have a couple of other wedges I have my eye on to buy.
Jillian M. says
I swear by my crocs! I even have work shoes that are crocs. I work in fast foos and they are slip resistant and oil resistant! They hold up well too! I have one pair I’ve had for 6 years! Thoses are super cute and going on my “wish list”
Jillian M. says
Supposed to be fast food not foos!
Carolyn says
I am just delighted that they are coming up with such cute styles. They’ve totally won me over!
Annette says
Carolyn love the shoes they look so cut on you. Thanks for the pics of those wonderful flowers. Made me homesick for them . Have you been to the rhodaderon gardens in the east Moreland neighborhood. We used to go there. All the time as kids my old stomping grounds they also have a duck pond. Then their is the rose test gardens up in Washington park by the zoo. Thank you for bringing back such good memories .
Carolyn says
I am having such a great time exploring this area!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I only know Crocs as clogs. Clearly, I need to get out more. These are darling shoes, and now I need to go in search of their new styles. Thanks for cluing us in!
janet says
I love Crocs! I wear them and my hubby wears them, He works in a hospital, they are very popular in that group. Those are great looking shoes for the summer, and a stroll around your new neighborhood looks lovely!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Janet!
Celeste says
Now those are very pretty. I would definitely think about purchasing them! Thanks for posting Carolyn 🙂
Susan the Farm Quilter says
Adorable Crocs! Are they comfortable too?? BTW, the orange flowers you now like are called California Poppies and they grow like wild flowers…reseed themselves every year!!
Carolyn says
They are insanely comfortable! I wore them all day at this conference and it was like I was wearing slippers.
heather says
I can’t believe these are crocs! I must have a pair of these! I would rock these this summer on the boardwalk.
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Michelle ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
I can’t believe these are Crocs either! Way cute! I’m going to go check out all of their other styles!
Kathy says
Cooking and Crocs? Why of course I wear Crocs while cooking! I currently have 12 pair of Crocs in addition to their standard clogs. From lace-up Ked’s look-alikes to 3″ wedge black pumps I just wore to a wedding to fur lined winter boots, sandals, flats, winter sued look shoes, rain boots…It’ hard to want to buy anything else.
Lily Barry says
The orange flowers you saw are California poppies. As my neighbor to the north, I thought you’d like to know. They’re our state flower and always make me smile. Glad you liked them, come visit sometime!
Carolyn says
I LOVE them. I looked them up and saw Asian poppies but i stand corrected.
Carolyn says
🙂 Definitely comfortable enough to cook in, even the high heels!
Alida says
Comfortable, fashionable and cute….these are my kind of Crocs! Just the wedges I need for the summer!
Cat Latuszek says
I. Love. Crocs. I have wide feet and they actually make shoes that are easily obtainable in wide widths and comfy too. I’ve been eyeballing some new sandals, adding these to the wish list!
Carolyn says
I have my eye on some leopard print flats!