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Published: Fri, December 14, 2007 - 12:10 pm
Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:24 pm
Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:24 pm
"They're fashionable. They're pretty. and they're comfortable."
That's why they're also popular among doctors and nurses.
"I work 8 hour shifts mostly on my feet and they're the most comfortable footwear that I've ever worn."
"I know myself as a surgeon, I'll stand for two, three, four hours for a single case and not have my feet ache because it's like walking on air."
While there are no scientific studies proving that crocs are good for our feet, the American Podiatric Medical Association gave them its stamp of approval for promoting good foot and ankle care. However, they should never be used to replace orthopedic shoes.
"Most of the orthopedic shoes that are out there are for more significant deformity or
condition. Whereas the crocs are more for the general ache and pain that people have without significant contracture or deformity."
Because the shoes are wide and roomy, Podiatrists say crocs can help prevent irritation caused by bunions, corns and calluses. The cushiness also eases heel pain... while the holes prevent perspiration.
"Bubble gum, bubble gum in a dish, how many pieces do you wish?"
Whether this croc craze is a passing fad remains to be seen but right now they're here to stay. (
Some of the best features of the crocs, flexibility and grip, can cause problems. Crocs were in the news recently because of several incidents where they've been snagged on escalators, causing injuries. so, wear with care. and, if you have a foot problem, see a Podiatrist to get an accurate diagnoses and treatment plan before trying to heal it yourself with any shoe.
Fast Facts:
One in six Americans has some kind of foot problem.
90 percent of foot deformities in women can be traced to poorly-fitting, tight shoes.
Crocs™ footwear have become very popular in the last few years.
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I can attest to Crocs excpetional comfort and theraputic value. The light weight and cushiony “Crosolite” material is unlike anything I’ve ever worn. My plantar fasciatis dosn’t bothe rme wearning my Crocs like my “normal” shoes. I just got the lined “Mammoths” and they are great. I wear them around the house, outside and even on trips to the store. I use my “all terrain” model for going out in bad weather and am currently shopping amongst the many new styles they’ve come out with for something that has a more traditional look (like, something I can wear to work). I am leaning toward the black leather ventures.
http://shop.crocs.com/pc-633-4-venture-leather.aspx?reqid=633&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear§ion=products
I am looking forward to the golf shoes coming out in the srping. If they can make golf shoes as comfy as their other models, I’m in!