Dangers Of Wearing Crocs

I read this on Shoewawa today, about the dangers of Crocs shoes, and I thought I’d share it with you folks here. 

Now I hate Crocs. Really hate ’em. The design’s rubbish, and I don’t care what other people say about how bloody comfortable it is, I just hate it. They’re uber-ugly. I’ve seen grown men at my office, wearing a nice pair of slacks, shirt, and a bright-yellow pair of Crocs. Talk about fashion faux pas.

Crocs

Anyways, the Washington Post mentioned about the dangers of the Croc’s soft material being clipped by the teeth of the escalator’s step, and the resin blogs ending up mangled, or even ripped apart. So far, the injuries incurred are minor, as people have been able to pull their feet away from their trapped shoes in time. Still, the stories told about Croc-related injuries, e.g. a little girl’s right big toe being ripped off in a mall in Singapore when her fake Crocs were stuck in an escalator are enough to make me shiver.

This doesn’t just apply to Crocs (although I say it’s an excellent excuse to get rid of foul shoes), but to flip-flops and soft sandals as well. All I can say is, be careful when standing on the escalator. It’s not a playtoy.

And down with Crocs! (sorry, I couldn’t resist :p)

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5 comments… add one
  1. Hinching

    I’ve always gotten the impression that the news article of the girl’s toe highlighted the case of fake crocs which I assume were made of inferior quality.

    Then again, I do agree with you that they are hideous. My dad bought a pair once. Mum freaked and threatened that he won’t go out with him if he wears his yellow Crocs. Haha.

  2. Tine

    Hinching: I reckon it’s the same whether the Crocs are fake or real. As long as they’re of the floppy material, it’ll be easy for the slippers to be sucked into the escalator. The same goes to flip-flops as well. I believe the Washington Post was highlighting them on the whole, regardless of their authenticity.

    Regardless, I think they’re mighty hideous. Imagine wearing them to work with slacks. Ugh.

  3. sesame

    Me too. I think Crocs are freaking ugly. It’s good for floods I think.

  4. Bloggers

    I am so glad that I am not the only person that hates Crocs! They are so ugly and I do not care if everyone wears them , I would not wear them for anything. I would rather go barefooted.

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