I stopped giving a fuck and wear brightly colored Crocs as a fat hairy guy. I've never been more comfortable after a long day at work than after I started wearing Crocs daily
That's the point. They aren't just a comfortable shoe. They are a statement. A statement, that You value Your own comfort above what other people think.
Try em they’re great. Everyone seriously avoiding them because they’re godawful ugly are just denying themselves pleasure. Don’t be a weenie, have fun with life.
Comfort isn't the main selling point. In no particular order:
Versatile: indoor, outdoor, dry, wet,...
Easy to clean
Easy to take on or off
Inexpensive (when on sale)
Relatively durable/reliable
Protects toes (unlike sandals)
Many colors, styles, and patterns
I also used to hate how they looked, and I thought other people were just falling for the fad. But I bought some after literally being indoctrinated by my other coworkers at a summer camp, and never looked back. They are just such useful shoes that it really changes how you perceive them once they've worked for you.
P.S. Just in case you were wondering, there are still people at summer camp that continue to hate crocs, but they're aware they're in the minority :p