I really liked these Crocs for the comfort level, however they come up VERY wide. I couldn't have gone a size down so I was really stuck. As I said very comfortable but very wide. Also, the color I ordered was Pearl/lilac and the pearl does not read well on screen, it looks like an opalesent white when in fact it is a light grey. If you want a white shoe do not choose the pearl color! 3 stars

crocs Athens Thong Sandal

I just received my Crocs Athens purchased here on Amazon. I was so excited to get them after seeing all the positive reviews and knowing the good reputation of Crocs. So I immediately opened the box and tried them on. They are soooo comfy, but unfortunately they run really big. I am a true Womens size 7 and ordered the Mens 5/Womens 7 but they were way too big on me. Mostly in width and the straps of the thongs didn't even fit my foot. I had a slight bit of extra room in the length too, but had they not been too wide and too loose it would not have bothered me.
So I have to return them, and unfortunately I am not able to "exchange" them (I am guessing because they come from somewhere other than and amazon facility maybe??? Who knows). The return process was a BREEZE, I simply filled out a screen here online as to why I needed to return, printed a RMA, a prepaid shipping label and I will hand it to my Mail Carrier for return!
I am now reordering a Womens size 6 (Mens 4) and PRAY they fit perfectly! Living in a hot desert climate, I pretty much wear flip flops almost year long and I have been searching out a great pair that will hold up for awhile and keep my feet comfy (and hopefully keep the "smellies" at bay LOL!)

Once I receive a pair that fits well, I will follow up with a better review...I just wanted all women interested in these to be aware that they do run big in the width and fit if you tend to have a thin, petite or even a "normal" size foot.
P.S. My Mother in Law who wears a womens size 8-1/2 tried this pair on (the womens size 7) and they fit her PERFECTLY.
Can't wait to receive my new pair to see how comfy they claim to be!
Susan


UPDATE:
This is an updated review to the one I wrote back on May 16th, 2008.
I received the 2nd pair I ordered (the first pair I ordered was way too large so ordered 1 size smaller). These are still yet way too large for me. I wear a womens size 7, and I returned the Mens5/Womens7 for a Mens4/Womens6 and received them today. I am so disappointed that they are still way too large for my feet. They are almost perfect in the length, but VERY large in the strap area. I can't even walk in them without them sliding all over my feet. They may be perfect for someone with a large or swollen feet, but women with regular, thin or petite feet I highly recommend going 2 sizes smaller now...
I was at the mall last week and found a Crocs kiosk and tried on the Womens 6 and at that point I knew the 2nd pair I ordered here from Amazon would have to be returned :-(
So I tried on a Womens size 5 at the Crocs Kiosk and they are a perfect fit! 2 sizes smaller than I normally wear. So I am giving up on ordering them from Amazon as I have to keep returning them, re-purchasing a pair and then waiting on a refund. I will be buying them at the mall since they are the same price. I normally like to shop online because I don't get out to the mall much and shopping online saves me with the high prices of fuel from making loads of trips around town.
Anyway, I just wanted everyone to be aware of the large size of these and if your feet are a "normal" size, or on the smaller size...take it from my experience, order 2 sizes smaller or try them on somewhere before deciding on which size to order here from Amazon.

Otherwise I LOVE them, they are extremely comfy!

Susan 4 stars

I tried these crocs since I was looking for a flip flop that I could use for coaching swimming. Most flip flops make my back hurt after a while since I am standing on concrete for 3 hours. I like how these have a raised heel, and the pressure all goes to my heel which makes it really comfortable. I wear a 7.5 and I bought the 7 and it fits great! I really like the two-toned color and got the fushia/lime crocs. 5 stars

I purchased a pair and have been wearing them. They are so light and soft, yet give all the support and protection as other named brands hiking or terrain shoes I have had. It feels so different to be in these shoes. They combine the good qualities of the crocs summer style and the warmth and protection of a fall/winter shoe. I like that this shoe is more normal looking than the classic crocs shoes yet retain the unique qualities crocs shoes have. Highly recommended. 5 stars

I bought these because I normally can't wear a shoe without my orthodic insert. These are great. Very comfortable. I plan on living in them this summer.
I bought a size 8 croc which was fine. These were on the big size so I exchanged them for the next smaller size. I guess I am a 7 and 1/2 so if you are inbetween sizes, go smaller with the Athens Croc. 5 stars