Bistro is the most practical and safest Croc with the closed upper and nonslip sole. The color selection however is pathetic. You have a choice of black and white, or some truely bizzare ugly patterns. Let's have the Bistro offered with some subdued, wearable colors like light brown and sage green!

This is my second purchase of this product, the first was at least 6 or 7 years ago. The first ones have been great. I use them when working in my gardens. They can get muddy or wet and I can just hose them off. They are very comfortable to wear for multiple hours at a time. I've never had any problem with leaving them on my front porch to dry off. They were starting to get a little worn so I purchased a new pair. This new pair however shrunk after sitting on the porch with a few hours of sun exposure. I've read other reviews that people have had the same experience, but since it never happened with the first pair, I was unaware it could occur. I was able to stretch them out a little by putting them in the dryer and then wearing heavy socks on my feet. It's just ... MoreThis is my second purchase of this product, the first was at least 6 or 7 years ago. The first ones have been great. I use them when working in my gardens. They can get muddy or wet and I can just hose them off. They are very comfortable to wear for multiple hours at a time. I've never had any problem with leaving them on my front porch to dry off. They were starting to get a little worn so I purchased a new pair. This new pair however shrunk after sitting on the porch with a few hours of sun exposure. I've read other reviews that people have had the same experience, but since it never happened with the first pair, I was unaware it could occur. I was able to stretch them out a little by putting them in the dryer and then wearing heavy socks on my feet. It's just very disappointing that this occurred and I wasn't told upfront about it. They are still a little smaller than I'd like, so I'll probably try to stretch them again. Disappointing!

My Orange Mario Batali bistro crocs are my favorite sturdy pair of all Crocs I've owned and I've owned more than 30 pairs in a variety of styles. These are so great for walks and hikes, vacations with cobblestones and stairs, rainy weather. I am sad they are discontinued and I can't find other solid colors in my size any more. I would have bought several pairs if I knew I couldn't get more later. Please consider making this Orange model again perhaps in other colors, too. I get many compliments on them and other crocs wearers especially notice. I own the tie-dye bistros and would buy again though they are also not available in my size now. No bistros in my size, alas. Please consider your loyal bistro base!