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?
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:uhoh3: ). 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.
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I don't want to give up my crocs, at work or off work
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.
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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.
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. :uhoh21:
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.
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. :)
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'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!
I want some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going tommorrow to try some on! I ordered some light clogs from allheart.com and they are o.k., we arent supposed to wear clog style shoes for clinical but seriously no one even looks at our shoes. My clinical instructor even complemented my clogs...I also wear my adidas with the one blue stripe and no one says anything too..BUT for real my back really hurts after about 8 hours!
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!
Not all of them have holes. The metro and aspen styles do not have holes. The aspens are completely closed, where the metros have the air vents around the side. The open back is the same for all styles, but they do have a strap that can be worn around the heel.
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I tried wearing them at work for awhile but my legs hurt if I worked two 12 hr days in a row not to mention that I almost killed myself tripping a few times - that funny rubber stuff catches on our floors (not just me being coordinationopenic - one of my friends almost went butt-over-teakettle more than once wearing hers) - we must have weird floors or floor wax at our hospital.............
I bit the bullet, went on Ebay and got some Birkis from the "Alpro" line - the ones they make for people in the service industry who are on their feet alot - got a deal - $55 for some that usually retail for $120 - yee ha - have not had any problems since - have worked 3 and 4 day 12hr shift stretches with no leg/foot/back pain..............
my Crocs were thrown into the washer to remove ICU Goo and they are making my feet very happy as stay-at-home shoes...............
I have never been able to wear any type of nursing clog b/c I have a wide foot and a high instep. So I was very happy to finally find crocs near me that fit...they are wonderful! I love the "nubs" on bottom of feet.
Only problem, about 6 hrs into shift it starts to bother my instep a little and I eventually have to change shoes. Do you think this will change as they loosen up/become more flexible (or do they) - the sales clerk told me they stretch a little bit with wear.
I have never been able to wear any type of nursing clog b/c I have a wide foot and a high instep. So I was very happy to finally find crocs near me that fit...they are wonderful! I love the "nubs" on bottom of feet.
Only problem, about 6 hrs into shift it starts to bother my instep a little and I eventually have to change shoes. Do you think this will change as they loosen up/become more flexible (or do they) - the sales clerk told me they stretch a little bit with wear.
I wear athletic socks that have built-in arch support - is a high instep the same as a high arch? I actually have a low arch, but I've heard from others that those support socks are great for every kind of foot. The socks have a reinforced stretchy band that goes right around the foot right where your arch is. They also sell an ACE-type bandage that is just a loop of material that goes around your foot where the arch is to provide support.
I LOVE my Crocs too. I own 5 pair. I have one for work, the Highlands that they quit making. They are called Aspen now and look different than the Highlands (the ones without the holes). I have 2 pair of Beach (with the holes all over) and 1 pair of the Nile sandals. All are so comfortable. They are ugly but the new Aspen's seem to be a bit smaller looking to me. They don't make my feet look like clown shoes. I'm waiting for them to restock the Chocolate Aspen's so I can get them for winter. I wear them everywhere, I've had so many people ask me about them and once I let them try them on they've ordered their selves.
Oh they just came out with a new one called the islander, it has leather at the top and I believe it's the beach model with holes. Really cute but pricey. I'll have to wait until next summer for those. The ones with holes makes my feet cold even with the socks.
Gues I'd need the vented ones on the side.. don't need blood running into the tops of my shoes. :uhoh21:
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I don't want to give up my crocs, at work or off work