Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

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Specializes in Emergency.

Hey guys ive been an ambulance driver for a while and going in and out of all the Chicago facilities i've noticed those clogs/garden shoes on everyone from Doctors to cleaning staff? Just wondered whats up with that? I think they are hideous but i'd probably wear them instead of canvas white shoes anyday.

thanks guys:D:eek::typing

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I felt the same way for so long...and then I bought a pair! I've converted to Crocs now. They are SO comfortable; if you get a pair that fits right it feels like you're not even wearing shoes. (Even though I agree, they are hideous.) I work third shift, so comfort is really important to me.

I finally caved when I started at the hospital I'm currently at- everybody had them, and I found a pair that matched nicely with our scrubs at the outlet store.

I say give them a chance. You'll never have to wear them outside the hospital (or wherever your work), and everybody there wears them anyway, so it doesn't matter what they look like. The comfort is worth it.

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Specializes in Emergency.
I felt the same way for so long...and then I bought a pair! I've converted to Crocs now. They are SO comfortable; if you get a pair that fits right it feels like you're not even wearing shoes. (Even though I agree, they are hideous.) I work third shift, so comfort is really important to me.

I finally caved when I started at the hospital I'm currently at- everybody had them, and I found a pair that matched nicely with our scrubs at the outlet store.

I say give them a chance. You'll never have to wear them outside the hospital (or wherever your work), and everybody there wears them anyway, so it doesn't matter what they look like. The comfort is worth it.

great info, im gonna go search for a pair and try them on,ill probably cave in :)

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Specializes in PEDS-HEM/ONC.

I have Lupus and all the little bones in my feet are in constant pain. The clogs are the only shoes that allow me to work pain free for 12 hours.

I know they aren't that attractive, but I'll take comfort over fashion any day!:D

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
I know they aren't that attractive, but I'll take comfort over fashion any day!:D

Now THAT is the beginning of wisdom!:up:

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Specializes in ER newbie, NICU.

Just a quick note, there are some hospitals considering banning the Croc. Our hospital is considering it based on the holes, the risk for falls and they tend increase static electricity. Have any of you heard of this being true for your facility too? I will be crushed... having searched for 10 years for the perfect shoe I found the Croc and now they may be banned.:cry:

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Specializes in LTC, MDS, Education.

Yeh, one person fell at our LTC, now they are officially banned. Some people were still wearing them. Last week the QA nurse made a list of people still wearing them, to give to the administrator when she gets back from a conference. And morale gets lower and lower...:(

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
Yeh, one person fell at our LTC, now they are officially banned. Some people were still wearing them. Last week the QA nurse made a list of people still wearing them, to give to the administrator when she gets back from a conference. And morale gets lower and lower...:(

"The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Signed,

The Management"

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Specializes in Emergency.

wow, i had no idea these little plastic things meant so much to all of you

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Dissenting opinion here.

Crocs gave me no support and I started developing PF. mPlus, just when I thought I had that walking thing down the dreaded "Croc stop" would happen and I'd go rear over tea kettle.

Birkenstocks, baby.

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Specializes in PEDS-HEM/ONC.

I hate Crocs, but love my Dansko Clog. They are the only shoes that don't cause my feet to ache.

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

i love the mary jane crocs. i would be so sad if i couldnt wear them anymore!

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