You know what they say, these young people nowadays, they always got some newfangled things, right? Like these shoes, what are they called? Heels Crocs? My granddaughter, she got a pair, and I just, I don’t get it. I saw her wearing them, and I thought, what in the tarnation is that?
They look like those rubber clogs, you know, the ones we used to wear in the garden? Crocs, they’re called, I think. But then they got this, this big ol’ heel stuck on the back. Heels Crocs, I guess that’s what you call ’em. Makes no sense to me. Why you wanna put a heel on a Croc? Crocs are for comfort, ain’t they? You wear ’em when you’re working in the yard, or maybe when you’re just walking around the house. They’re easy to slip on, easy to clean. But a heel? That just defeats the whole purpose, don’t it?
I remember when I was a girl, we didn’t have all these fancy shoes. We had our work shoes, and we had our Sunday best. And that was it. We didn’t have no shoes that were half one thing and half another. You wear heels to a dance, or to church, maybe. You wear those Crocs when you’re slopping the hogs. But these Heels Crocs? Where are you supposed to wear those? To a fancy pig-slopping? I just don’t get it.
And they don’t look comfortable, not one bit. Those Crocs, they’re made of that soft rubbery stuff. Feels good on your feet, at least for a little while. But when you put that big ol’ heel on it, seems like it wouldn’t be comfortable at all. How you gonna walk in those things? I tried on my granddaughter’s pair, just to see. Nearly broke my ankle! No support, that’s the problem. Your foot just slides around in there.
You wear a regular heel, it’s got some stiffness to it, you know? Holds your foot in place. But these Heels Crocs, they’re all floppy. I saw my granddaughter walking around in them, and her toes were all scrunched up. She said it makes her feet hurt but they look good, that is all the matters. I told her, “Honey, you’re gonna get bunions! And what are those, metatarsalgia? You are gonna be sorry when you are my age!” She just laughed. Young people, they don’t listen.
I guess if you’re just wearing them for a little while, maybe they’re okay. Like if you’re just running out to the mailbox or something. But I wouldn’t want to wear them all day. No sir. My feet would be killing me. You need a good, sturdy shoe if you’re gonna be on your feet all day. Something with some support. Not these Heels Crocs. But they are cheap, that is for sure. At least you do not need to pay much for those shoes.
My granddaughter, she says they’re all the rage. Everyone’s wearing them. I guess I’m just out of touch. But I still say they’re silly. If you want to wear heels, wear heels. If you want to wear Crocs, wear Crocs. But don’t try to wear both at the same time. It just doesn’t work. Here is what my granddaughter likes about those Heels Crocs:
- They are comfortable, she said.
- They are pretty, she said.
- They are cheap, she said.
- All her friends are wearing them, she said.
But I still don’t think those Heels Crocs are good for your feet, though. That heel, it just throws everything off balance. Your toes are cramped, your arch isn’t supported, and you’re just asking for trouble. If you are going to stand all day, do not wear them. You feet will hurt so much. Trust me, I know. I’ve been around a long time, and I’ve worn a lot of shoes. And these Heels Crocs, they’re just not good shoes. If you ask me, those shoes are trouble. You are gonna twist your ankle, or worse. And for what? To look stylish? It is not worth it. But what do I know, I am just an old lady.
But hey, what do I know? I’m just an old lady who likes her comfortable shoes. Maybe these young folks are onto something. Maybe Heels Crocs are the future. But I doubt it. I think they’re just a fad. Like those platform shoes we used to wear back in the day. Remember those? Everyone thought they were so cool, and then a few years later, everyone was throwing them away. I bet the same thing will happen with these Heels Crocs. In a few years, we’ll all be laughing about them. At least, I hope so. Because if this is the future of footwear, I’m worried.
I guess time will tell. But for now, I’ll stick to my regular old shoes, thank you very much. They may not be fancy, but they’re comfortable, and they get the job done. And that’s all that matters to me. You can keep your Heels Crocs. I’ll take a good pair of sensible shoes any day. You young people can have your fun with your crazy shoes. But don’t come crying to me when your feet hurt! I told you so!
