i_hope_you_are_gay t1_ir574iy wrote on October 5, 2022 at 12:53 PM

Reply to comment by crookskis in Shoes like Crocs but tougher? by MoadSnake

I am thinking of graduating from crocs to birkenstocks but it sounds like birken shoes are not waterproof which is unfortunately a requirement for me

IKilledLauraPalmer t1_ir5bqd1 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 1:29 PM

They make ones made of EVA—no idea about the longevity. (The leather ones last for a decade or more with care.)

K9turrent t1_ir5m35h wrote on October 5, 2022 at 2:44 PM

I've had both, The EVA are okay, I wouldn't trust them for more than 2 years of daily abuse.

My classics, which I use from spring to fall, are finally done after 7 years (I have a heavy heel strike) of nearly daily use. While I haven't babied them with regards to water, they definitely hate getting wet and feel terrible the entire it's time it's water logged.

IKilledLauraPalmer t1_ir62con wrote on October 5, 2022 at 4:31 PM

For sure. I had a classic pair for nearly 20 years. I did have the cork repaired and outsole replaced a couple of times. These are cheap repairs depending on the shop. Finally replaced them though.

(And I agree the water thing kind of takes care of itself—you don’t want them wet because the feel gross)

bezbrains_chedconga t1_ir635yl wrote on October 5, 2022 at 4:37 PM

The evas will last a year or more, but their biggest issue is that they become slippery and lose traction pretty quick on wet surfaces. Pretty great deal at $35 though

i_hope_you_are_gay t1_ireeupq wrote on October 7, 2022 at 1:04 PM

This is my issue with crocs as well. I haven’t had them a year and I slip everywhere. Idk if it was worth the $50 or whatever I paid