Specialist

I had surgery for severe plantar faciitis and so I use these shoes at home. They are very comfortable and provide support for my arch. There are a couple of problems that I have with the shoe, otherwise the rating would be 5 stars,, 1) they provide excellent comfort on carpet and softer floors. I cannot wear them on concrete for walking; 2) I would like for the shoe to have more ventillation.

Very disappointed. This shoe was described as being roomy and it was not wide or roomy. I wear a 2E width shoe and could barely get it on my foot. I gave the shoes to my daughter--n-law and they seem to be fine for her. I would like for Crocs to come up with something that is suitable for 2E width. Teachers need comfort.

I work in dialysis and own a pair of The Specialists, they have lasted well over 3 years through bleach cleanups, chemical splashes, etc. any other shoe I have tried lasts maybe 3 months. The straps broke off fairly quickly but that was expected giving the chemicals I work around, the comfort and durability is unsurpassed! The tread waves (the older model didn't have the black tread added) are finally disappearing and its time to replace them as I have slipped several times. I wish they still came in white, as the Bistro does they are also more expensive. They do run a little large, I wear a 7/7.5W in tennis shoes and the Specialist in size 6 is a perfect fit. Highly recommend this model if you're on your feet all day and need closed shoes, no 'holes' or vents in the medical field makes shopping for shoes a hard task.

I'm a doctor and I'm standing on my feet anywhere from 8-12 hours straight... I get horrible foot pain that turns into knee and lower back pain as I try to compensate. I've been searching high and low for comfortable shoes and insoles for this purpose and I've failed miserably. I finally decided to give the crocks a try and I have to say I noticed a difference immediately. They are super light weight and comfortable. The have little knobs built in to the foot bed that massage my feet as I stand on them. My only problem with this particular model, the specialist, is the exact reason I purchased them: they are a closed shoe. This is great in the OR where I want to protect my feet from splattered fluids but the problem is that they trap heat so well that my feet profusely sweat and I've gotten a bad case of tinea pedis that has been hard to treat because my feet are always moist, even with the use of powders and highly absorbant socks. I've decided that I am going to buy a new vented pair to use when I'm rounding on the floors and reserve these for the OR. Anyway, I highly recomend these to any professional who will be standing on their feet all day.