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texchan ([personal profile] texchan) wrote2007-07-16 01:53 pm
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The Croc ...

I've never considered myself much of a "bandwagon jumper". Not that I'm a trend setting kind of person, either. Pretty much, I kind of go my own way. I do whatever I like, listen to whatever kind of music I enjoy, watch whatever shows I like, and wear whatever type of clothing appeals to me without worrying or really caring about trends and/or what others think. Life's too short, otherwise, you know?

But, within the past couple of days, I found myself jumping onto a trend bandwagon, big time.

That's right. I bought some Crocs. Two pair -- well, one pair of Croc-like shoes (made from the same materials, but not sporting the brand name) ... and one pair of actual Crocs. I am plagued with guilt over this. Usually, the fact that it was such a fad would cause me to stay away from it. But the thing is, I like these shoes. I have from the first moment I saw them. There is something appealing to me about their "Earth Mother", ungainly appearance. I love the shape of them -- the rounded toe and the fact that they are very much not streamlined. They are definitely not in your usual category of "pretty" shoes. Really, they're almost so ugly that they are cute. And I really like the bright colors. In fact, one of my pairs is pink. Not roses-and-candy-hearts pink. No. This is curl-in-a-fetal-position-and-cry-for-mamma PINK. Normally, I would not be caught dead in hot pink shoes ... or, well, hot pink anything. But I like how this color, combined with the shape and appearance of the shoe is almost overwhelming. It's hard to explain, really. It makes sense in my mind, but it might not in reality. (Story of my life, there. *nervous laugh*)

So, here I am. Jumping on the bandwagon of trend with all the rest of the mindless drones. And, yes, feeling guilty as hell over it, too. I'm almost ashamed of myself.

Still, I'm confident time will prove I am not a trendy wagon jumper. You see, when I like something, I really like it. I'm not a passing fad kind of person. So, years from now, when the Croc has faded into oblivion, you'll find me still wearing mine. I'll be easy to spot -- the weird old lady on the street corner, wearing an anime shirt and BRIGHT PINK shoes. Oh yeah. Destiny. She is a biatch.

[identity profile] metallijedi1.livejournal.com 2007-07-16 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)


Ah... I had seen them a lot lately. I havent bought any... one day I´m going to try on a pair just to see how they feel.

Sometimes even the most anti-trend or I-wear-just-the-things-I-like person falls into the trends.

I´m not that fond of pink (in general), and there was a time when pink was IT, I have shoes, a purse and some blouses in pink.

[identity profile] tex-chan.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, yeah, I think this is true -- about all of us falling into trends at times. I totally refuse to do the HUGE sunglasses thing, though. I know they are in style again, but I look at them and the 1970s flash before my eyes -- visions of white shoes and belts and plaid bell bottoms. It's so not pretty. *shudders*

You should try the shoes, though. They are really comfy. It's pretty much like walking around barefoot. I think this is why I love them so. Although they probably don't have very good support. >.O

I'm not a pink person. I'm also not a very girly-frilly person ... which I'm sure you can tell by the way this LJ and my websites look. So, the hot pink shoes came as a huge surprise. To me and everyone who knows me. But I like them. I can't explain why ... I just do. Skeery, ain't it? =P

[identity profile] lucidscreamer.livejournal.com 2007-07-16 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Is there a difference between the "real thing" and the knock-offs? I have a pair of some knock-off brand and I love them! They're soooo comfortable. Ugly as bright red sin, but, at this point, if they don't make my feet hurt, I really don't care what they look like! lol Just wondering if the $30 shoes are really better than the $5 ones...

[identity profile] tex-chan.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
So far, I haven't found any difference between the knock-offs and the "real deal". Granted, you got a much better deal on your knock-offs than I did. I got mine at LL Bean, so, of course, they cost the same as the brand name Crocs I've seen elsewhere.

Both of the ones I have are equally comfy, though. So, I would consider you a savvy shopper, lady! ^.~ *gloms*

[identity profile] bladedfan.livejournal.com 2007-07-18 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
"[...] the weird old lady on the street corner, wearing an anime shirt and BRIGHT PINK shoes. Oh yeah. Destiny. She is a biatch."

*snickergiggles*

You forgot to say that you'll be blasting the Goos, with Aya and Yohji in tow. ^_~

*gloms*

[identity profile] tex-chan.livejournal.com 2007-07-18 07:32 am (UTC)(link)
Oh ... I thought that was a "given". LOL