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rattytatty


Newbie
Newbie
06/28/2007 12:08 PM  

Just a word of caution for those who might be interested, because I know several of the forum members wear these shoes.

I have several pair of Croc flip flops.  I LOVE them !!  They are SO comfortable!

Well Saturday night several of us were going to go out to eat following the dog show, so I packed a change of clothes and left them in the car during the day while I was at the trial.  When I went back to my car later in the day to get my clothes and flip flops.... I was in shock !

My flip flops had shrunk to half their size!  I couldn't even get my feet in them!

I took them back to the Birkenstock store on Monday evening and showed them to the manager.  He said... "oh yes... they will shrink in a hot car or when exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time."  and I said..."that's all well and good, but you should have told me when I purchased them that this was the case".

He gave me a new pair... but just figured it wouldn't be bad to tell about it ... just in case you have the need to leave your Croc shoes in a hot car for awhile...

They have something in them that is gel-like... and when it gets hot I guess it evaporates or something?  I have no clue.... (the manager had a name for it, but I don't remember what it was).

rattytatty


Newbie
Newbie
06/28/2007 12:19 PM  
Ok... I did a search and found the following:


Heat:
Do not expose your Crocs shoes to extreme heat or intense sunlight for an extended period of time. Due to the unique nature of the Croslite material, high temperatures can cause them to warp.


(That's exactly what happened to mine! Not only did they shrink, but they warped too!!)
Mia and Zinnia


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/28/2007 12:28 PM  

Thanks Nora!

Good info!  I will be sure not to leave my Crocs in the car when it is hot out.  

What color are(were) yours?

Mia

rattytatty


Newbie
Newbie
06/28/2007 12:40 PM  

The ones I left in the car were black.. (I know... you are partial to red and purple! LOL)
I have three pair... different colors... I LOVE them!!!

talleysmom


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/28/2007 12:40 PM  
Oh how funny - i would have loved to seen your face when you saw your TINY shoes - hehe... thanks for the info
Mitzy's Mom


PAWesome
PAWesome
06/28/2007 1:30 PM  
Well who would have expected shoes to shrink when left in a car? They certainly should have a warning on them.

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids

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nycmom


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/28/2007 1:34 PM  
Posted By Mitzy's Mom on 06/28/2007 1:30 PM
Well who would have expected shoes to shrink when left in a car? They certainly should have a warning on them.



That's what I was thinking.

Brandy


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/28/2007 3:01 PM  
Nora...if you love crocs, you should check out the "clogs" that Avon has...they are white with rhinestones....I'll bet they are just your style!! (I couldn't resist!!!! I just HAD to say something about them!!)

PROUD Home Visit Coordinator for Ratbone's Rescue!!

This is Pirate Country, we bleed Purple and Gold!!!!!

GO ECU!!!
rattytatty


Newbie
Newbie
06/28/2007 3:11 PM  
White with rhinestones??????
Uh.... I don't THINK so! I'm a country gal, remember? LOL
PamWh


Rattitude Problem
Rattitude Problem
06/28/2007 3:13 PM  
The same thing would probably happen to those Jellies shoes.

PamWh
aka Bob's Mom

If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
Brandy


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/28/2007 3:17 PM  
Posted By rattytatty on 06/28/2007 3:11 PM
White with rhinestones??????
Uh.... I don't THINK so! I'm a country gal, remember? LOL



LOL!!  I know that why I just HAD to tell you about them...you know they would look wonderful while you are working in your yard!!!!  I'll bet you wouldn't be able to keep hubby off of you!!  Hey maybe Jolene can wear them with her wedding dress....they are white and shiny!!!!!!!!!!   I love my AVON, but sometimes I wonder who comes up with some of their designs!!


PROUD Home Visit Coordinator for Ratbone's Rescue!!

This is Pirate Country, we bleed Purple and Gold!!!!!

GO ECU!!!
Mia and Zinnia


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/28/2007 5:26 PM  
Posted By rattytatty on 06/28/2007 12:40 PM

The ones I left in the car were black.. (I know... you are partial to red and purple! LOL)
I have three pair... different colors... I LOVE them!!!


Yup.  You got me right.  I could have worn my red Crocs with purple (added on) flowers to your house that day, but I was afraid of being too outrageous.  I figured I was outrageous enough in my purple clothes.

My Crocs flip flops are a boring gray with turquoise.

And when I bought my Crocs, no one gave me any warning about keeping them out of the heat! 

Mia

Dillydog


Rat Royalty
Rat Royalty
06/29/2007 10:05 AM  
Wow! Had no idea! I've been wearing crocs for a couple of years now and I love 'em. I have purple and yellow now, and I wear one of each color to kids sporting events because the school colors are purple and gold ! I'll make sure they stay out of the sun and in intense heat!

~ Tina ~
swedishfish5


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/29/2007 10:09 AM  
That's weird I never would have guessed.. I just keep mine laying on our deck because i just wear them when i let Macie outside.. Mine have never warped or nething and it was 104 a couple days ago!!

Mommy to KAMI and MACIE
Maureen


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/29/2007 10:51 AM  
Wonder if you were out walking on extremely hot sidewalks if they would melt on your feet? Thanks for the warning!

Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones

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