A few weeks ago I got an email asking me to review some Crocs. (Darn, now I’ve given it away, eh?) The public relations rep was fully aware of the impression Crocs have made on the fashion community, and even joked about it, assuring me that these were not the plastic clogs seen on 5-year-olds everywhere.

You by Crocs is the brand’s new, “higher end” line of adult footwear with … well, style! There are a ton of trendy boots for fall, almost all made of real leather.

My favorite of the two shoe-booty options are the Twisted Tart booties, $150, seen at left. I wore these walking around First Friday in my city and my feet held up pretty well thanks to extra padding in the ball of the foot and heel.

For people’s reactions and two more styles, keep reading.

While perusing one of my favorite vintage shops, the proprieter asked the question I’d been begging someone to ask all night! “Who are your boots?” – in an admiring tone, no less. When I told her she’d never believe it, she guessed a designer collaboration for Payless. Nope, Crocs I told her!

My other two favorite styles from the fall collection are the Highball Lambswool, $299, in black at right, and the Impossible Girl, $280, far right.

The Highball is lined with cozy lambswool but much more stylish than that other footwear abhorrence – Uggs. The only thing I don’t like is that like many wedge boots, I find the silhouette on these to look weird on me.

I much preferred the Impossible Girl style. I can’t wait to wear these with skirts or jeans, I’ve been wanting a pair of red boots, but it’s hard to find a pair that doesn’t look hookery. With a squared toe and sleak lines, these don’t.

Would you wear shoes by Crocs? Tell us in the comments.