Clogs while nursing

Nurses General Nursing

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Hello everyone,

This thread is inspired by the one "JCAHO and Clogs". This is something I've noticed alot lately-people in the medical field wearing crocs. I understand that they are wonderfully comfortable, but coming from an office environment where open toed shoes were frowned upon, I'm surprised that crocs would be allowed in that field, because of safety reasons, especially since there is an abundance of sharp objects and body fluids. Am I just too old fashioned?

Specializes in Correctional RN.
Ok ok.....I thought you were serious about the JACHO code white thing!

Crocs are all that and a bag of 'nuts!:lol2:

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Specializes in PICU.

i heart crocs like no other. the ones w/o holes look the same as any other nursing shoe if your pants are the correct lenght.

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Specializes in Neuro/Med-Surg/Oncology.

I have to agree about the ones with the holes in the top. I find a lot of stuff on the tops of my shoes that I don't know what it is or how it got there. Blech! :barf01: I wear the professionals so my feet aren't sweaty and sliding out of the shoes. The ridges channel any fluids away from the holes in the sides. I have not had a plantar fasciatis flare up since I started wearing mine all the time. The other nice thing about them is that I can just throw them in the stationary tubs with hot water and bleach when I get home. I couldn't really do that with leather.

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Specializes in Cardiac.
Back off Croc Hater!

Croc haters... LOL!!! :lol2:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

My only hesitancy for Crocs is that my feet sweat. Alright guys - how do you deal with that?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I wear the ones with holes, and I wear thin socks. Whenever I'm charting or not walking, I take my feet out and rest them on the top of the croc.

But, sometimes they still sweat!

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Specializes in Med Surg/Tele/ER.

I must confess :uhoh21: ....I have posted before that I could not wear Crocs & did not like them. My feet are narrow & I could not move fast enough in them to suit me (kept throwing a shoe!). Well I kept on trying & since I have learned how to walk in them.....I never wear anything else. My Nike's are hx! After 12+ hours my feet & legs feel great!.... Another Croc lover here!

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Specializes in many.

you all may have convinced me to try a pair.

my main concerns were with the holes. i work ob and never know when my pt's "gonna blow". i want my feet to stay dry when the fluid splashes.

that said, i am looking into an OR position and would like to be able to stand for longer periods than my dansko's let me.

would anyone like to comment on specific brands that are croc copycats at a lower price?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

NO, noo. Fake crocs (which someone on here called frocs!) are no good. Some people will say they are, but they pale in comparison to real crocs.

Just spend the extra 10 bucks on the real deal...

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Has anyone tried the Dansco Clogs? They have a built in arch support, come in many colors, including white and have a closed back. When I wear them, my feet don't hurt after being on them all day. They are expensive, but my feet are worthy. The Crocs sound fun with all the add on's too!

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My feet have become so used to the comfort of the Crocs at work, that I can't stand to wear anything else, and wear them for everyday! Now, if they'd just come up with a dressy model.:)

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There is a kind of dressy pair i saw the other day, they were a Mary Jane stlye Croc, and so cute! They felt just as comfy too.

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