[DutchgirlRN]

I think crocs are awesome, especially in all those colors. I cannot wear them. For me they are too light and it's too easy to trip. I wear birkenstocks at work and in my everyday life. I don't know what I would do without my birki's. I would love to wear crocs but just don't work for me.

[FroggysMom]

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

I know we've discussed shoes here a number of times; I've been a die-hard New Balance fan for years now, and I still love them. But last weekend I discovered Crocs, at the local Hallmark store of all places........sure, they're butt-ugly, but when I tried on a pair, it was like stepping into Heaven! They weigh absolutely nothing, are simple even for an 'ample' girl like me to put on (no bending over to tie shoes!), have those little nubby 'massaging' things on the bottoms, are antimicrobial and easy to clean---what else could a hardworking med/surg nurse want?

So I worked my first shift in them today, and for the first time in I don't know how long, my back doesn't ache tonight, and I may even be able to sleep without taking pain medication for my poor overworked feet and legs. I bought a pair in white, but I like them so well I may go back and get several more pairs in different colors........Why did it take me so long to try these darned things? I'd heard of them, checked them out online once, and even asked a couple of co-workers what they thought of theirs, but I was so comfortable in the NB shoes that I didn't want to experiment. I've always had a hard time finding shoes that both fit properly and don't cost an arm and a leg; the Crocs were $30, and I figure if I buy another pair and switch them every couple of shifts, it'll cost me only as much as one good pair of sneakers, and they'll last longer. What a deal, huh?

Our hospital is seriously considering banning them. Waaah!!!

[VivaLasViejas]

Why would any hospital want to ban shoes that keep their nurses going for 8 or 12 hours?? I can understand if it's the ones with holes in the top, or if the wearer doesn't use the heel strap......also, they CAN trip you if you're not careful to pick up your feet (but then, somebody like me can trip over DIRT MOLECULES ). But otherwise, until hospital administration walks/runs a mile (or five) in our Crocs, they ought to take their ban and put it.....well, you know.

[ERNurse752]

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

Why would any hospital want to ban shoes that keep their nurses going for 8 or 12 hours?? I can understand if it's the ones with holes in the top, or if the wearer doesn't use the heel strap......also, they CAN trip you if you're not careful to pick up your feet (but then, somebody like me can trip over DIRT MOLECULES ). But otherwise, until hospital administration walks/runs a mile (or five) in our Crocs, they ought to take their ban and put it.....well, you know.

AMEN!!!! :hatparty:

[kiyatylese]

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

Why would any hospital want to ban shoes that keep their nurses going for 8 or 12 hours?? I can understand if it's the ones with holes in the top, or if the wearer doesn't use the heel strap......also, they CAN trip you if you're not careful to pick up your feet (but then, somebody like me can trip over DIRT MOLECULES ). But otherwise, until hospital administration walks/runs a mile (or five) in our Crocs, they ought to take their ban and put it.....well, you know.

I don't want to give up my crocs, at work or off work

[MissJoRN]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

I wear them also. Light, comfortable, and inexpensive. The problem that I have had is if you step in water or on a wet surface. Talk about a ride. I found out the hard way that it is difficult balancing on one foot, while your other foot is slipping away from you rather quickly while carrying 50# of dog food. I did it though! Maybe there isn't as many wet spots in huaman hospitals as there are in vet. hospitals.

Fuzzy

I have no problem slipping in mine. My last OR shoes were sneakers and I had to practically tiptoe to get rooms ready right after housekeeping mopped and was afraid to carry heavy pans but now I just walks around and carry stuff the same way I do on a dry floor.

[Katnip]

Originally Posted by jnette

Same question ! I wear an 8 1/2... should I go with the 8 or the 9?

I'm due for a new pair of shoes.. sounds just the thing to ask from Santa !

We have a LOT of water spills (as well as blood spills) in dialysis.. are all their shoes slippery this way? Gues I'd need the vented ones on the side.. don't need blood running into the tops of my shoes.

Jnette, from reading their website, I'd say go for the size 8. According to them, their size 7 is a 7-1/2 so they run bigger. Also, there's a style with no holes at all. I don't know if they would get hot. Socks should help with that.

[Jessy_RN]

I bought a pair a few months ago in white and absolutely love them. I used them a few times for labs at school but mostly I found myself running around town in them and what a comfort they are. Weighless and flexible.

[June55Baby]

I bought a pair of "mock" Crocs at Pay Less Shoes for about $15 and now I know why EVERYBODY loves them. My feet never hurt and I can wear them day after day after day when usually I need to switch shoes to keep my feet from hurting.

I want to get a couple more pairs.

[redwinggirlie]

I'd love 'em too if they didn't have holes and weren't open in the back. Waiting for them to come out with shoes I can feel clean with at work. I do like those massaging "bubbles" tho!