Polka Dots and Review of Crocs Adrina Flat

Top: PacSun (similar, similar) / Tank: Target / Shorts: Urban Outfitters (similar) / Shoes: Crocs Adrina flat ($40, buy here) / Bag: from Unique LA / Necklace: from a farmer's market (same, from Modcloth)

 

I was heading outside today to take my photos when I realized that the light in the staircase was awesome...so I never made it out and took photos here instead. Also, I clearly need to take more pictures in stairwells, if this is how tall it makes me look! Fellow petite ladies, are you with me? :)

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As for the shoes:
These are the flats I decided to keep, after pondering whether or not I could bear to be the owner of a pair of Crocs. Verdict is, these are not your typical Crocs! They have a sleek low profile, a whimsical cut-out dot design, and come in a few great colors like this awesome aqua/celery combination. And, most importantly, OH MY GOODNESS THEY ARE SO COMFORTABLE. In that respect, these ARE your average Crocs. I have worn these trekking across Boston, playing tour-guide to visiting friends (which is a strange thing to do when you're new to the city yourself), moving boxes and suitcases, and generally running about town, and my feet have never once felt sore.

I will say I got two small blisters on my pinkies the first few times wearing them, but now that they're a bit broken in, I'm having no trouble. I realized early on that they don't exactly match with everything, but then decided just as quickly that I just didn't care. Aqua-and-celery shoes every day? Why not?

I bought a size 7 from Zappos and am usually a 7 or 7 1/2. These shoes, I think, run a teensy bit large as there is a bit of wiggle-room for me. So, if you're between sizes, I'd recommend going with the lower of your sizes. Right now they're $40.00 at Zappos.

So, I hereby promise to stop hating on Crocs. :) Has anyone else put aside their stereotypes to try a new brand?

Hope you all had a great week!

Searching for: Comfy Flats

Since discovering that all of my flats are almost totally useless in a walking city, I've been keeping an eye out for a more comfortable pair. The comments on my previous post were so helpful and inspired me to search for foot-friendly brands like Clarks and Naturalizers. My search turned up the following options, which I think I'll try out, given Zappos' free shipping and easy returns:

Indigo by Clarks Plush Bea ($84.99):

 

Fitzwel Shontel Flat ($74.99):

  

Crocs Adrina Flat ($40.00):

Ok, the last one is a bit crazy for a few reasons. Firtly, Crocs. Never thought I'd consider a pair, but this flat is so much more chic than the clunky slip-on's they're known for. Secondly, they remind me of the jelly shoes I wore constantly throughout elementary school! One commenter actually suggested a pair of jellies for comfy summer flats and I think she might have been on to something...

As for the first two, I like them because they're both classic, versatile styles with a bit of a twist (the cutouts on the Clarks and the sequins on the Fitzwels). They would replace a pair I've had for over 2 years that are truly and completely worn to the ground.

What do you think of the classic black? Or would you take the leap and buy a pair of jelly Crocs? :)