Customer Reviews

crocs Unisex Blitzen Polar Fleece Clog,Chocolate/Bubblegum,Men's 4 M/Women's 6 M

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Although the polar fleece is a wonderful step-up from the regular fleece lining of the Mammoth clogs, I was surprised to discover that the Blitzens were a good half-size smaller than both pairs of my Mammoths - making them just a little too small to be comfortable. I am going to try the next size up when they are back in stock - but I suspect those will be too big. To be continued...

February 23, 2009:

It took a while for me to finally find the size I needed, but when I finally did near the end of November, I was very happy that the extra effort paid off and larger size was just right. Although I still love my Mammoths, the Blitzens have the great winter/wet weather advantage of having a solid upper (except for a few decorative "Crocs" holes near the opening). This makes them much more practical for mild to moderate winter weather use.

The polar fleece is absolutely worth the extra few dollars for the comfort and "snuggliness", but I'm a little skeptical about the durability. Only time will tell.

My personal Crocs sizing solutions:

Crocs sizes tend to be somewhat off from other shoes - some run big, some run small. This is what I find generally works for me if you are not able to try them on before buying.

1. Determine your normal shoe size for a running/walking shoe or similar (not heels or hiking boots since most will vary more).

2. If you are buying a traditional Crocs clog-type shoe, usually you will wear the same size Crocs. If your size is a half-size like mine, you will have to make a choice since Crocs don't run in half sizes (that I am aware of). I usually go down to the next even size. They have always fit well, and the material does have some "give" so I've never had a problem with pinching or blisters, and they will stretch out a little over time.

3. If you are choosing a sandal style Crocs, I always go to the next even size up, since they seem to run a little tighter, but I also have wide feet.

4. For the Mammoth - you will probably need to buy one full size larger than your normal shoe or Crocs clog because the company does not re-number the shoe sizes, they just add the liner and that takes up space.

5. For the Blitzen - you will probably need to buy two full sizes larger than your normal shoe or Crocs clog. Part of the reason is, I believe the same at with the Mammoths - the liner takes up room. The other reason is that the shoe itself, compared sole to sole to the same sized Mammoth is at least on half size smaller. If I ever find out why I will be sure to let you all know.

To summarize my sizing suggestions:

Crocs clogs - your normal casual shoe size or closest whole size smaller.
Crocs sandals - your normal casual shoe size or one size larger for wide feet.
Crocs Mammoths - one size larger than your normal casual shoe size.
Crocs Blitzens - two sizes larger than your normal casual shoe size.

I hope that is helpful. Since everyone's feet and everyone's comfort preferences are different, I make no guarantees, but I own about a dozen different pairs of Crocs and these suggestions are what have worked for me.

I love how these feel on my feet, but they run 1.5 - 2 sizes small. I bought one Biltzen Polar Fleece in Black and one in Chocolate Brown, and the black ran smaller than the brown by a small amount. I am usually a size 9 to 9.5, and bought a size 10 because I saw in earlier reviews that they run small. I'm actually returning them and buying a size 11 (yikes!) The fleece is super soft, and the crocs provide good support.
I first tried a pair of Birkenstocks because I heard they were really good for my feet (despite being scary to look at). I never got used to the feel, and actually found I was more tired and my back was sore -- even though I wore them around for weeks (I'd heard this was a temporary thing that eventually got better, but it didn't work for me).
I bought a pair for inside the house and one for outside, so I'm not constantly bringing mud into the house, but I have good support when I'm inside, so my legs don't get tired when I'm carrying my kid from room to room :-) I definitely recommend them, just buy BIG (it's more than just the difference of the fleece - they're just really small).

I recently bought these for my husband, he has a pair of the unlined Crocs that fit wonderful, we were very disappointed that the fit, of the Blitzen Polar Fleece Clog by Crocs, is too small. However, we are returning the too small size and I just placed an order for the next larger size, sure hope they fit because my husband really likes them!

Impossible to remove the lining to wash and then impossible to put
back on. I wouldn't buy them again. i wrote to the company but
no one answered me.

I'm deployed to Afghanistan right now, and I walk about 50 yds from my living space to the bathroom/shower facility. It's starting to get pretty cold at night, and flip flops just don't cut it. I ordered the pink Crocs with the brown fleece inside, and they are just perfect! I can slip them on quickly, and my feet stay warm and toasty. I absolutely love, love, love these shoes!

I like these crocs extremely well. They are warm and perfect for putting on and going outside in winter, even in snow. They were and will be used 75% of the time in winter.

Love these shoes. Bought them so I woud have something warm to slip on when I have to take the dog out. Keep my feet dry and warm even if the ground is wet. Ordered a size up based on other reviews, and they fit great. I prefer to just wear them around the house, since they make my feet look huge. But there has been the occasional time wear I forgot that I have them on, and I run my errands in them.

I got these crocs for when I had to constantly take my puppy outside due to my feet freezing trying to hurry up and throw on flip flops. These are warm but they do not make my feet sweat and love the colors.

The only pair of shoes that I have been unable to wear in years. The toe box is very shallow, creating pressure on the top of your toes. Since the EVA material is elastic and returns to original shape, this does not "break in". Also, the liner is made with long, straight fibers, not looped which means that they compress and lose insulating qualities quickly. One of the few products where the original is of lower design quality than the cheap knock-offs.

I have a ton of trouble with my feet, and they are always cold. Until I bought my first pair of polar fleece crocs. I LIVE in these shoes. (I have 4 pairs in various colors) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pink!! I get asked every time I wear them - WHERE did you find pink??? If you have tired feet, feet that swell, feet with nerve problems, hammer toes or any of the above - these are great. Love to be able to just slip them on to run to the grocery, pick up children from school or walk to the mail box. I would hightly recommend them. In street shoes I wear a 9.5 but have very short toes - so the 9 works perfect for me. If you have long toes you might need to go up to a 10.