I have leather Born's that look almost like Crocs, although the top is weaved rather than holes in them. I have had them two years and can't wear any other shoe for winter. For socks I buy black chenille socks from Target because they aren't tight and they are thick for my chunky Born's, got them from Zappos.com and they cost about 90.00 but since I wear them every day since summer is over they are worth it. I still have to take them off at work while sitting and every now and then I can be seen creeping around in the hallway with just my bootie socks on and everyone makes fun of me but I don't care. I am comfy and still working for now with the job no one else wants, I am the Collector, but I have made more friends than enemies and helped lots of them threw bumps in the lives so I love my job. I do digress.............look for some Borns, they will last forever!