So last week I was staring at my shoe rack thinking, should I really care about superstitions? Friday the 13th was coming up, and I own both regular Crocs and those spooky themed ones. Figured why not test ‘em head-to-head for a whole week? Let’s do this properly.
The Setup
First, I grabbed both pairs: My classic navy blue Crocs and the Friday the 13th edition with the little bloody chainsaw charm dangling off the strap. Felt kinda silly, but hey, science right? Planned to wear each pair for three days straight – switching styles randomly. Kept notes on my phone whenever something happened.
Day by Day Drama
Monday: Started with the regular Crocs. Worked in the garden all morning – mud splashed everywhere. Easy-peasy. Just hosed ‘em down. Felt like clouds hugging my feet. No surprises.
Tuesday: Stuck with regulars again. Went grocery shopping. Clerks didn’t even blink. Got caught in sudden rain? Sloshed through puddles like a champ. Dried fast.
Wednesday: Switched to Friday the 13th pair. Immediate change. Wore ‘em to my kid’s school pickup. Other parents gave me looks. Toddler spilled juice all over ‘em. Wiped off easily… but that metal charm? It kept smacking against the wheel of the shopping cart. Clank clank clank. Drove me nuts.
Thursday: Horror Crocs at the hardware store. Employee asked if they hurt my feet. Huh? Nope, just those sideways glances again. Side note: stepped on a screw! Sunk straight into the foam sole. Had to pry it out with pliers. Did its job cushioning though.
Friday the 13th: Wore the spooky ones on THE day. Waited all morning for something weird. Nothing. Walked the dog. Cooked lunch. Checked the mail. Even wore ‘em under my desk while editing photos. Zilch. But that charm? Snagged on the leg of my chair twice. Mildly cursed.
Final Thoughts
- Regular Crocs: Totally invisible. Like wearing comfy pillows. Zero effort.
- Friday 13th Crocs: Felt noticeable. That stupid charm? Fun but annoying. People stare. Good conversation starter though.
So who wins? Regulars for daily grind. The themed pair? Depends. Got the guts to wear eyeballs on your feet? Or just want to water tomatoes in peace? Choose wisely folks.
