Which Are More Hideous: Crocs or Vibram Five Finger Flow?

July 20, 2009

Crocs have been famously derided as the ugliest shoe on the planet, but I would argue that the Vibram Five Finger Flow shoes, made to contour individual toes, give Crocs a run for their money. What do you think?

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3 years

Ugly? sort of. A lot of you are pretty shallow, so to those ppl i say look at the New Balance MT100 and the Nike free. Look like everyone else but as a light of a shoe that their is. The MT100 is my choice for looking normal. Five Fingers is perfect for outdoor things. Get both. I personally would like to strengthen my balance and support which would help me be a better skater, snowboarder, and surfer. Plus have a easier time telling who is shallow and not worth you time. PERFECT! PS. Some girls will make fun of you with the FF's but when they find out your a skater/snowboarder/surfer with a killer body they seem to be instantly attracted to you. Funny eh? Bottom line, MT100's for looks, FF's for function and fitness. Get both

3 years

The vibrams are much better for your feet than normally shoes. Ignorance and sanctimonious attitudes trully are bliss.

3 years

I have owned and bought my son crocs in the past and found them to be very comfortable and convenient for throwing on and off whilst dashing around doing my daily chores! Yes they're not particularly attractive but my son loved going in the sea with them and sticking them in the washing machine was easy when we'd had a hectic dirty day out somewhere. Although I now have a pair of Five fingers and let me tell you.....there is nothing more comfortable.....I will never ever ever not own a pair of five fingers. They are like gloves. They give fantastic grip and posture and you barely feel like you're wearing anything until someone points them out! They are the marmite of the shoe world. You either love them or hate them but i challenge all the haters to try a pair on. You will be amazed x

dikke kus 3 years

OMG. Those feet glove things are hideous/hilarious. Maybe you could use them on Halloween and scare someone. Ha ha ha. You wouldn't catch me dead in those things. As a joke I would wear them with a nice dress on a first date. Just when he reaches his hand to your lap you you cross your legs and then your big monkey feet Vibram sticks out. He retracts his hand and screams in terror. The Crocs are ugly but those Vibrams take the cake.

3 years

i made it to the summit of mt elbert in colorado last week. it is the highest point in all the rocky mountains and second highest peak in the 48 states. i wore my fivefingers for the entire time up and down the mountain. let's see anyone attempt that in their crocs.

3 years

I own both crocs and vibrams and enjoy them both. I wear both as often as I can and my feet legs and knees are better for it. If you have that much time to sit there and think about how ugly you think crocs or vibrams are and you need to make fun of those who like them enough to spend their own money on them then you really need to get a life. If you sent as much time worrying about your own stuff you might not have time to do dog other people out on what they choose to wear on their feet.

3 years

I wouldn't wear either, but I'm not going to slag off people who like to wear them

zuke 3 years

I love my Crocs, but they're quite ugly, so I usually only wear them to the gym. I used to wear them around the pool during swim season as well, and now I want to try a pair of the Vibrams. I'd say Crocs can be justified because they are really comfortable.

popcorn19 3 years

I LOVE Crocs!! I'm a teacher, so being on my feet everyday-- I need some comfy shoes! My students make fun of them on a constant basis; I have several colors of Crocs. And again, I love them. Those haters have no idea what they're talking about.

LiliMtz 3 years

I think the ones who dislike Crocs is because never wear them... after a hard day Those are heaven :)

jennaboa 3 years

Crocs are awful, unless they are part of your work uniform, but those Vibrams look as though you've cut the feet off a gorilla. Fug.

runningesq 3 years

I know quite a few runners who have the Vibrams and love them. If you do decide to run in them, though, BE CAREFUL --- your feet need time to adjust.

bigestivediscuit 3 years

Crocs are so hideous. And I doubt the majority of people who own them have podiatric problems, otherwise that would be a whole heck of a lot of the population. If you've got issues, try Danskos.

3 years

Oh my gosh! I saw someone wearing those Vibram shoes the other day and I had no idea what they were. I thought the guy thought he was at the beach or something.

karlorene 3 years

the vibrams would make sense if you were doing some outdoor activities but i woudln't exactly be walking around the mall in them

tlsgirl 3 years

Hideous hideous Crocs. I feel like the Vibrams aren't nearly as prevalent, and thus aren't as offensive to me.

3 years

The croc flip flops are comfortable. I don't like these intense, covered crocs. People who are saying stuff like 'I'd never be caught dead in that' or 'I always wear heels!' have obviously never have podiatry problems.

Muirnea 3 years

The Vibram five fingers are awesome....and they aren't made for just wearing around in public or the house anyway. They are actually for sports and are supposed to make you feet/legs stronger, improve your balance etc. and to generally make it like your running around barefoot. So if you're at home you shouldn't even wear them, just go barefoot, that's the whole point... they are just to give you some protection instead of trying to run around barefoot outside. I really really want some, they are awesome! And I totally don't think they are ugly at all, I think they look cool! I do think crocs are ugly though, and kind of dumb b/c you can't really walk very well in them....just think if you had to run away from a bad guy...forget that...you would be attacked.

bengalspice 3 years

GO FOR IT BELLA! They are awesome to run in ... don't confine them to the house!

gothamgal 3 years

I have three pairs of the Vibrams and *love* the way they look. My peanut toes have elongated since I've begun to wear them and my feet feel more toned. More disclosure: I have two pairs of MBTs. No crocs but mostly because I heard they caused problems for the feet and back.

filmgirl81 3 years

bella lost credibility points from me. If fab owns a pair of either shoe....well, I don't even want to entertain that thought

skigurl 3 years

i find crocs cute the first time i ever saw them, a cute little waitress was wearing them with a short denim skirt and tank on a hot day in bright colors, they're really adorable

cloroxcowgirl 3 years

I LOVE my Crocs! And I don't think their ugly at all.

POPSUGAR Beauty 3 years

The Vibrams are hideous, but... I've been thinking of buying a pair. DON'T JUDGE ME. I hear they're super comfortable and healthy for your feet. I'd probably wear them only at home, though.

Chrstne 3 years

They're just shoes, and if they are comfortable, wear them. Who cares what people think about you. I don't think I'd wear them, but only because I have flat feet and it's taken me a loooong time to find shoes, and find a way to keep them lasting, and from making my feet hurt like hell. They are not aesthetically pleasing, but there is way more to life than being concerned about what does or does not look good to people. My mom wears crocs at work, she is a nurse, so she is always on her feet. She loves them. I know someone with the Five Finger shoes and he thinks they are awesome...so he wears them at the gym and running outside.

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