Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Jul 1, 2006

I don't know how I would've made it through my last six months of floor nursing if I hadn't discovered Crocs. Now I wear nothing else, even though I'm in management and don't have to spend eight or 12 hours on my feet. They can be dressed up or down---they even have the sandal type that can be worn with skirts or dress slacks---and they come in every color of the rainbow (and then some). I even wear 'em in the winter, I just put on a nice pair of thick socks and try to stay out of puddles.

steelcityrn, RN · Jul 1, 2006

I have them in 4 colors......soooooooo comfortable!

darlanow · Jul 2, 2006

Other than BIG socks, does anyone know of a type of Crocs (any knock-off brand) that are not so wide?? I wear a sz. 7.5 or 8 AAA and my one pair of croc-like shoes from payless (not the clog style, but one with a back strap) are fine for knocking around in when it's cold and I can wear a pair of huge thermal socks, but it's about 100 degrees in Denver right now and that's no good :uhoh3:

I've asked the croc people at the kiosk at the mall (where I rarely go!) and they just said, "No, we don't have anything for people with such skinny feet." How sad my butt and belly aren't in proportion with my feet...

Darla

labor1 · Jul 2, 2006

I have been wearing my crocks for several months and love them. I also find them less slippery on wet floors. I need to check out the website for new styles too. I also like my zcoils. My feet feel better than they have in years

Bookworm14 · Jul 4, 2006

Darlanow,

I found this on the crocs website:

"the cayman is a sleek and slender version of the beach™ and comes in full sizes and kids sizes, too."

I don't know how much skinnier the shoe is but thought I'd point it out to you.

I haven't posted on allnurses before, I've been reading for quite a while now. I find it funny that I felt compelled to post about crocs! I was getting ready to spring for some new Birkenstocks when a nurse suggested crocs. I checked them out and figured that I would give them a try since they were cheaper than the tennis shoes I kept buying and replacing. I LOVE MY CROCS! They are even better than the Birks I used to have. They are light weight and my knees no longer hurt even after 2 12's on the weekends. I was looking into the other styles as well. My husband said they were the ugliest shoes he'd ever seen. I told him for shoes that saved us $80 they should look beautiful to him!

Lisa

missninaRN · Jul 4, 2006

Other than BIG socks, does anyone know of a type of Crocs (any knock-off brand) that are not so wide?? I wear a sz. 7.5 or 8 AAA and my one pair of croc-like shoes from payless (not the clog style, but one with a back strap) are fine for knocking around in when it's cold and I can wear a pair of huge thermal socks, but it's about 100 degrees in Denver right now and that's no good
I've asked the croc people at the kiosk at the mall (where I rarely go!) and they just said, "No, we don't have anything for people with such skinny feet." How sad my butt and belly aren't in proportion with my feet...
Darla

Another skinny-footed person here. The crocs are HUGE!

Jo Dirt · Jul 4, 2006

I actually like the off-brand imitation crocs MUCH better. They are lighter on my feet and don't make them sweat as much. As much as I hate Wal Mart I will continue to buy the imitation crocs there.

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Jul 4, 2006

The Airwalk brand is pretty good too.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 4, 2006

I have three pairs of cheap imitation Crocs that were purchased at Target for $9.99 each. In my opinion they're quite comfortable. I work 16-hour shifts and my feet will not give me any problems during this time period when I am wearing a pair of the imitation Crocs.

AtlantaRN, RN · Jul 4, 2006

I like mine, i have a pair in black (i don't do white, can't keep them clean).

I alternate mine with a pair of Klogs.

linda

MA Nurse · Jul 5, 2006

Okay so Im thinking of buying crocs for work. I have them to wear to the pool:cool: but I work 12 hour shifts and I have been hearing so much about them. So who has them and what do you think???:yelclap: Worth it ?????? or :angryfire Forget it?? Please post your thoughts so I could make a final decision. Thanks so much.

I bought the generic brand of Crocs at Payless Shoe Source. They're very comfortable. I bought mine for 14.99, got another pair half off! So I have 4 pairs. They seem as good as Crocs.

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Jul 5, 2006

The Airwalks (the generic version sold at Payless) tends to be softer (i have a pair of those too).