Just last week when I posted this story on flip flops, you all had a lot to say (remember, I just report the news and stories that I think my Health Nuts will be interested in) and I was shocked- but thankful you all are reading and commenting! I never knew the topic of flip flops would stir everyone up the way it did! So, with that in mind, here’s a similar story that I’m sure you’ll have some opinions about! It’s a shorty but goody…maybe?
According to some podiatrists, Crocs, the flexible, rubber-like shoes, offer little support in the shank (the part between the toe and the heel on footwear) and could cause several foot problems.
The casual footwear hit stores in 2002 and were initially very popular. While the clogs are a favorite of many, and come in a variety of styles and colors, Megan Leahy- a podiatrist with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute- says they aren’t suitable for everyday use. While they might offer nice arch support, they are lacking in other areas, she said. “These shoes do not adequately secure the heel,” Leahy told the Huffington Post. “When the heel is unstable, toes tend to grip which can lead to tendinitis, worsening of toe deformities, nail problems, corns and calluses. The same thing can happen with flip flops or any backless shoes as the heel is not secured.”
That means, wear them to the beach, but not on long walks or even to work in.
Unless you are wearing Crocs Rx, the special line for medical professionals. However, before you purchase them, check with your podiatrist to confirm that they are right for you; the shoes purport to be a good substitute for slippers or garden shoes, and are made with a deeper insole so that orthotic inserts can be worn with the shoe.
What do you all think? How long have you been wearing Crocs? Do you have any of the issues listed but wondered where they came from?
Source: RukielNino and USA Today
