SlowpokeBlog

A loyal reader explains that those brightly-hued plastic clogs I kvetched about earlier are called "Crocs." He writes:

I can't argue that some of their colors are a little obnoxious, but they're really rather comfortable and functional. They are made of a closed-cell foam that gradually molds to the shape of the wearer's foot.

The makers of Crocs, a company based in Boulder, CO, originally intended their product to be sort of a deck shoe for sailors, divers, fishermen, and yachters, and marketed them in dive shops in coastal regions like Florida and California. After a while their popularity spread "inland," and outdoor sports stores in non-coastal areas began ordering them.

So there you have it. I guess I won't argue with anyone wearing them because they're comfy, or because they're useful for water sports. Though I maintain they are silly-looking.

Now Swatch watches, on the other hand, were a great trend. Where did all the Swatches go?