[babaz1010]

I do not recommend Crocs for the OR. The chances of blood and other bodily fluids getting on your feet and saturating your socks are high, which is a personal protective barrier concern. The risk for accidently dropping a needle or syringe and it landing in one of the holes and sticking you is also a concern. I have also noticed that people wearing Crocs always trip in them, since they are rubber and catch the floor so easily when walking. They do not provide good arch support for standing on your feet for long periods of time.

I have found that, although pricey, Danskos are the best. They are comfortable, durable, safe and last forever. They are well worth the price and come in all colors and styles.

I hope this helps!

Christine RN, BSN, CNOR

[WitchyRN]

Originally Posted by babaz1010

I do not recommend Crocs for the OR. The chances of blood and other bodily fluids getting on your feet and saturating your socks are high, which is a personal protective barrier concern. The risk for accidently dropping a needle or syringe and it landing in one of the holes and sticking you is also a concern. I have also noticed that people wearing Crocs always trip in them, since they are rubber and catch the floor so easily when walking. They do not provide good arch support for standing on your feet for long periods of time.

I have found that, although pricey, Danskos are the best. They are comfortable, durable, safe and last forever. They are well worth the price and come in all colors and styles.

I hope this helps!

Christine RN, BSN, CNOR

They make Crocs specifically for healthcare workers, and these do not have holes-I also don't trip in them. When I wore the ones with the holes, never had an issue with dropping anything in there or my feet getting bloody.

The one time I really wiped out in the OR I was wearing my Danskos! The foot and ankle surgeon that I work with told me he hates seeing people wearing Danskos, because the occurrance of people turning their ankles in them is high.

I rotate my shoes, some days I wear my "holey" Crocs, some days I wear the "unholey" Crocs and some days, I wear the Danskos and just pray I don't sprain my ankle again!!

[Fun2Care]

Strange...I've worn my Danskos for 2 years, and have never had a problem. (They still look pretty good too!)

[MamaCheese]

The traditional crocs (with holes) have been banned from our ORs. We can still wear the unholey ones. I am one of those people who cannot seem to walk in croc-like shoes without tripping in them. I've been in the OR for a little over one year and I'm still in search of the perfect shoes.

[MsLeylaBar]

Originally Posted by WitchyRN

They make Crocs specifically for healthcare workers, and these do not have holes-I also don't trip in them. When I wore the ones with the holes, never had an issue with dropping anything in there or my feet getting bloody.

The one time I really wiped out in the OR I was wearing my Danskos! The foot and ankle surgeon that I work with told me he hates seeing people wearing Danskos, because the occurrance of people turning their ankles in them is high.

I rotate my shoes, some days I wear my "holey" Crocs, some days I wear the "unholey" Crocs and some days, I wear the Danskos and just pray I don't sprain my ankle again!!

I've tripped on my Crocs at least 2x a day, almost sprained my ankle on Danskos twice too. I guess I'm just one of those clumsy ones. So now I'm wearing Merill type mocs. I am thinking of buying new Danskos though.

[kezza444]

Ihave been wearing Sanita clogs made by JMR Australia for years and find they have great support, are not heavy and my feet dont ache at the end of the day.

[Tiffany, RN, BSN]

Thanks for all the replies, guys! I ordered some "unholey" crocs offline the other day for like $27. I guess I will start with the cheapest and move to the more expensive if they don't work. A lot of the nurses and techs where I work wear them so they are worth a try.

[mcmike55]

I just recently got a pair of Dansko's and really like them.
This is after almost 30 years in tennis/running shoes.
They're nice because I can pull my foot out and cool off my feet once in a while.
Sort of a clog style, I still feel that "up to speed" I may fall out, but so far so good.
I tend to wear them when I'm in the OR holding/prep area. I'm on my feet all the time, lots of short distance walking.
I scubbed in the other day while wearing them, and my feet got kind of tired and sore. Maybe I'm not used to them yet.
When the sh** hits the air conditioner, I switch back to my "tennies".
Tough to teach an old dog you know!!!

Mike

Careful about buying the cheap shoes Tiff.....you might get what you paid for...and hurt your feet in the process!
Mike

[Fun2Care]

Originally Posted by mcmike55

I scubbed in the other day while wearing them, and my feet got kind of tired and sore. Maybe I'm not used to them yet.

I put the white padded liners in mine, and love them even more.





Tiffany, I hope the Crocs work out for you! It's hard to decide.

[WitchyRN]

Originally Posted by Fun2Care

Strange...I've worn my Danskos for 2 years, and have never had a problem. (They still look pretty good too!)

My Danskos are strange..some days they feel great, other days, not so much.I wear a womens 8 but my toes touch the front of the shoe in the 38 Danskos-I'm wondering if I should try a 39 and just wear slightly thicker socks? I have to go and try some-Danskos need to be bought in person so you can try them on...

I shouldn't wear them at all, considering what happened last time I fell, but when they work for me, my feet do feel good. Plus, they make me taller!