Hi going too Malaysia and Singapore next month,looking to find a pair of breathable trainers/shoes that won't mind the rain or puddles and good too wear sight seeing, not a fan of sandals/flip flops, afraid of the toe stubbing, any options people would recommend?
Best Crocs to Wear Traveling
Francis82 on 02/05/2025 - 15:00
Last edited 02/05/2025 - 15:01
Last edited 02/05/2025 - 15:01
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Alot of urban and probably light trails or parks
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Crocs echo , for the hype beast traveller.
Remember to size 1 size down
I am an RM Williams and Birkenstocks exclusice kinda guy
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lol
Flip the heel band down to sport mode so the locals know you are a player.
Get the fake toes that stick out the top to assert dominance and clear any queues at tourist attraction points.
Feet make scents. Cheers.
Hahaha
Looks like they're all off to market
Wear proper sneakers. I know, the heat, but as a croc wearer, there's no way Id wear them or anything without decent grip, even in Singapore. Slightest bit of rain and the footpaths are slippery.
Just take plenty of anklets
Cheers mate !
If you are talking about from here, then just wear something you can bear (that you already own) till you arrive then shop around for a cheaper better pair Just throw your 'worn there',Aussie shoes in the bin when you sort out this 'dliemma' over there.
Yeah, did that once. The (young, female) staff in the Bangkok footwear shop fell over laughing and pointing at my feet when I came in looking for US12 men’s. Never done that again.
I got some of these Keen sandles from Amazon for $99, great grip, breathable, you can stand on the back so they become slips ons too. The olive ones look good if you don't want something as loud.
Agree with others, best of wearing proper runners and socks, but these are good for a second pair and shorter outings. Out of all my shoes some black and white Pegasus got to come.
Not sure crocks would have much grip imln the wet.
Cheers many thanks for the great feedback!
Crocs = broken ankle on the streets of Bangkok. Speaking from experience. Avoid.
please elaborate
You obviously haven't been there.
Well I grew up there for the first few years of my life, and recently went back a couple years ago.
Not sure why I got negged for asking to elaborate lmao.
edit: worn crocs there last time I went with missus, neither of us broke our ankles
Not sure why I got negged for asking to elaborate lmao.
Why would anyone need to elaborate on how they broke an ankle?
Crocs are simply less stable than properly fitting shoes, and are slippery on smooth surfaces on in the wet?
You're not guaranteed an injury, but the guy you're asking the question of is clearly exaggerating for effect.
Crocs are plain stupid travel shoes, and stupid everyday urban shoes- do you see many people wearing them around the streets of any major city anywhere in the world?
The only reason to wear them as primary travel shoes is to promote the image of the Aussie bogan.
@rumblytangara: Jesus, so much vitriol in your comment mate. Have traveled a fair bit and have seen crocs all overr, didn't know it was an Aussie bogan thing..? But alright, learnt something new I guess.
Anyways, not really that serious - just curious how the bloke broke his ankle, he said speaking from experience, so I assumed.. well he was speaking from experience.
@buckethat: You've traveled a lot and have really seen Crocs commonly worn all over the place by travellers, away from something like a beach or a resort pool?
And if you're serious instead of sarcastic about asking for detail about how someone injured themselves (weird question btw for something so obvious about shitty footwear), maybe write like you're being serious because it came across like snark.
@rumblytangara: Admittedly, it's mostly Asian countries I've been to and yeah I've seen quite a bit of them, and yes outside of beach or resort. Not as many in the states but did see them. I wouldn't say they're super popular but they're not that uncommon either.
And yeah, wasn't really trying to be sarcastic, just curious about the story behind it, did he slip off something or was it simply slippery. I've slipped due to grip before and it's always my ass that got the brunt of the damage. There's a bunch of different scenarios where anything can happen, not sure how its so obvious.
FWIW, I don't even like wearing crocs, they make my feet sweat like no other footwear, especially in hot and humid Asian weather. Although I've never actually had any grip issues.
@buckethat: I spent over 20 years living in Asia, travelling extensively. Crocs are pretty much casual gardening or cheap restaurant work shoes. Like it or not, if the OP is walking around in a status conscious city like Singapore in Crocs he's going to be judged, constantly. Hence my Bogan comment.
They are impractical for someone who's probably going to be carrying luggage around in unfamiliar streets or walking through occasional downpours in very dirty places.
@buckethat: So you should know too well how uneven the footpaths are, and that safety and sensibility is secondary there.
I don't think people need to go into gory details of injuries, it's easy enough to use your imagination.
People are acting like Crocs are the best footwear available. There are much better choices for all day wear, longer walks and comfort. Sure, slip ons are fine for nipping out to 7 or for some street food or the pool etc.
ps. Crocs have always been more of Asian / Chinese styling not Aussie Bogan (who would heard straight for Havianas).
@G-rig: Maybe it’s because I know that footpath in Bangkok can be quite uneven, that I haven’t had any issues with them. I generally look where I walk, but perhaps some people don’t. Personally, there are much more concerning things I’m trying to avoid on foot paths, especially in SEA, than uneven surfaces.
Don’t see it happening to myself so I couldn’t really imagine but surprised that people got offended by me asking. Perhaps the two worded question did come off snarky so fair enough.
Yeah, having worn crocs while traveling in Asia in the past. I wouldn’t recommend it, maybe it’s just me but boy my feet get real sweaty in them quick. If sandals styled are a must, I’d much rather recommend Birkenstocks.
@buckethat: All good, depends how clumsy you are but there are all kinds of hazards, I don't have an issue either but definitely didn't find any inconvenience in wearing runners for comfort.
Birkenstock are just ok and not great either. No cushioning, can't get them wet etc. Better grip than crocs and cooler. You could wear anything if it wasn't raining really.
The Keen ones I linked are great, protect your toes as well.
For those saying the have no grip in the wet, aren't crocs originally boats shoes designed not to slip in the wet?
Roof tilers often wear dunlop volleys (well, they did in the 90s when a mate was in that work)
Conversely, we have a smooth concrete apron around the house and oh boy, my outdoor crocs offer zero grip when wet
.Crocs slip on wet surfaces, and your feet slip around inside the crocs because they are oversized in the first place. There is absolutely nothing 'safe' about Crocs, they are just convenient and comfortable for short and light walking.
Anyway, OP is massively overthinking this. Plenty of people live in Singapore/Malaysia and similar climates and wear normal shoes every day- including things like RMs. You don't need special footwear to visit the tropics. You're going to be sweating like crazy everywhere else on your body, you will barely notice your feet.
That's right, I got a few blisters (brand new sandles and walking around say after a foot massage which creates extra friction) so keep that in mind.
They are fine for shorter walks and popping out by shoes and socks are best. I agree you don't notice your feet getting hot when you're sweating everywhere.
Crocs are no different to Formula One tires. In the wet you need nice thick tread. In the dry, anything will do.
Crocs are absolute nightmare on any slippery surface. I had two very bad falls, both times was very very lucky that I didn't end up with broken bones. One was on wet grass in the morning, another on the boat, where I slipped on the wooden outrigger and crushed into the dingy.
I love Crocs, such a comfy easygoing shoes, but now I always take them off when it's wet. Rather go barefoot.
Just wondering about something like the reefwalker shoes.
https://www.kathmandu.com.au/reefwalker.html?colour=386&utm_…Singapore is a nightmare for humidity.
And sudden downpours. And don’t think you’ll just grab a cab if it pours …
You step inside the nearest store or shopping mall for 20 minutes.
Cheers thanks
Nike ACG Watercat+ in all black
Anywhere still stocking them?
Depending on size and colour incu has some.
Slip on shoes?
You don’t want crocs in Malaysia if you are outside KL. Footpaths are generally non existent or uneven, the water from the rain won’t be that clean across your feet. You will also look pretty odd abd low class in Singapore, which may or may not be something you care about
Most people wouldn't want their white crocs to get dirty..
Locals in Philippines/Indonesia are 99% in Crocs.
Any sneakers will be ruined by puddles/rain/mud/lack of paving.
Any open sandals/flipflops will ruin your toes with pebbles/rocks/mud.Crocs are superior when walking in these shitty conditions, hose your feet down when you back to the hotel (without taking your crocs off, lol) and you back to normal. Just be super careful with wet tiles/grass.
croc's - could there be anything uglier looking?
Crocs with socks
Crocs without the r
I grew up in SEA and I like wearing leather sneakers like the Reebok club C 85. Looks good with all sorts of clothing. Add a can of waterproof spray and you are good with some rain and water splash.
I love Crocs but they are nowhere as comfy as proper walking shoes, and like people said they barely have any grips on slippery surface.Get some half decent hiking shoes / hi-tops / boots!
Which are basically like sturdy trainers.
Get them in black for a cool tech-wear look.
Cheers thank you?
If you want slippers type style, get birks mate, they're way more comfortable and your feet wont sweat as much. Singapore and Malaysia is humid as all hell, if you're anything like me, crocs will make you sweat like crazy.
Another advocate for Birkenstocks.
Common for European chefs to wear Boston Birkenstocks in kitchens. Unfortunately, this style does look like crocs.
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