I buy a set ofCrocs every year, have been doing that since about 2010 when I picked up a cheap dupe to use as slippers at my mum's. They were so comfy, I started buying the originals. I have several pairs for every day and then each year I look at the limited editions. My favourite was the snakeskin print ones and they have had a lot of positive comments. Last year I bought the x Basquiat ones which came with some of the little charms. I thought they might be a nuisance but once you're wearing them and getting on with what you want to do, you don't notice. I'm not sure about the lined ones for all the cons that you describe.