crocs Men's Swiftwater Sandal, Espresso/Espresso, 12 M US

I first heard of these from a kayak and canoe tripping you tuber I follow. He spoke frequently about their comfort, quality and ability to quickly dry. I just received them today and have worn them around the house for a few hours and will confirm they are comfortable and appear to be built with the expected quality of the Crocs brand. First, I wear a 11.5W and ordered a size 12 - they fit great! I have toe wiggle room and the width I need yet they are supportive enough to feel good about an occasional portage and/or walking around a rocky campsite. They have more arch support than I've experienced in any closed-toe water sandal of any kind - and I've gone through a couple pair of Keen's, a pair of Merrell's and a couple pair of lesser quality name brands I care not to name. These have an adjustable over-ankle strap to which allows you to dial in different levels of comfort and support. They have some texture on the footbed which is oddly comfortable and a good tread which I suspect will serve me well on slippery surfaces. I paid $28 while Crocs site and Shoe Carnival and other onliners had them from $44 - $49. Granted I've only had them on for a few hours around the house but I believe these to be a great value even if paying in the $40's!

This is the third pair of these sandals that I have owned. I bought these to replace the first brown pair which I have had for four years, and have just about worn the tread off of. These shoes are extremely light and comfortable, and are on my feet just about any time the weather allows. I do a lot of camping and fly fishing, and these Crocs are the perfect shoes for just about any activity outdoors, whether it’s wading in the river while fishing or boating, trail hiking, or just lounging around the campsite. I like that they are very easy to put on and take off, and the mesh uppers breathe much better than original Crocs, and dry extremely quickly. After four years of heavy use, every stitch is still in place. I also have a third pair which are blue that I use for trips to the beach and as boat shoes when coastal fishing. They may not win any fashion awards, but they certainly excel in functionality and quality!

I bought a pair of these 2 winters ago at a sporting goods clearance sale. I buy Crocs on their good reputation and never really having a bad experience with the brand. These mesh things I thought no way would hold up just due to the concept of their materials and construct. After a full season of trekking around and pretty much wearing them probably 5 days a week I'm dusting them off for another summer. I bought this recent pair for my brother who is hell on everything he wears. He's 6'4" 210 lbs and can do some serious work, and he swore they wouldn't last a week. After 2 weeks of trying to prove me wrong and beating the crap out of them they are good to go. So basically if you're big or big and active these thing look alright, solid construction/stitching, comfy, and kind of most important haven't gotten stinky. Certainly worth 40 bucks. I don't even know what Crocs has for warranty, I've never had a problem in probably more than 10 years. Man, I'm getting old.

These sandals work well for me. My first pair have lasted well. I have had them 2 years and used them in the ocean, on cruises and just for every day use. The stitching and fabric still look good. I have a wide foot usually 4E but the way the sandals are made, they are very comfortable and have good arch support. I also like the fact most of my foot is covered but still open enough for good air flow. I have arthritis in my hands and like that the Velcro straps make it easy on and off. Highly recommended these sandals.

Many of the Croc shoes (other than the original iconic Crocs) are not as forgiving for wider feet as the originals. The reviews for these sandals indicated that they were true to what we expect form Crocs...room for your feet. I was not disappointed. I ordered size 12M which usually is too narrow for me, but these sandals are a perfect. They are long enough, but most importantly, wide enough for my feet. I have no intention of wearing these in the water but needed them as sandals for casual days. The sole is very grippy and I hope they don't wear out too quickly considering their soft rubber sole. They have that traditional Croc soft sole, are very comfortable and look great.

So I've been buying these kinds of shoes for about 5 years now, and loved them. They don't last very long, as the sole tends to deform and wear quickly, but they've traditionally been very comfortable, and you can wear them for many different kinds of activities. That being said, it feels like they've been getting narrower, especially around the area where the belt fastens (velcro). To the point that when they are new, it blisters my feet. They eventually give, and stretch. This wasn't the case with my earlier "models". IMO the material seems to have grown stiffer (upper part), and tighter/narrower.

Size 12 M. I never know if I should order 12 or 13 in any shoe so I tried the 12M based on reviews. Quick look says they are excellent. I expected them to be larger and wider based on some comments. Instead they fit comfortably snug. If they were any shorter they would be too short. I can't just slip my foot in without using a hand to put it on. Perhaps that will change with time. I think the fit will be excellent because my foot will not slip around in the shoe while moving around on a boat that is also moving. By the way, the Espresso looks like dark brown on the webpage. It looks dark grey or black in hand.