Q. I'm traveling to Paris and can't imagine leaving my comfortable Crocs shoes at home. But I don't want to brand myself as an American tourist. Do the French wear Crocs?
A. We checked with our sources at the French Government Tourist Office in New York, who said that Crocs - colorful, casual footwear that resembles Dutch clogs - are definitely not a fashion statement among Parisians. However, they've been spotted on feet (and in stores) along the Riviera, so if you're headed that way, you'll be fine. Other clothing to avoid if you don't want to be labeled an American in Paris (or most of Europe): shorts, white sneakers, fanny packs and baseball caps with your hometown team's logo.
