Why Doctors Wear Crocs
If you have ever been to a medical office or hospital, you know that the doctors and nurses stand on their feet for at least eight hours a day. While tennis shoes help cushion the walk, they can still tire the feet. Because of this, it wasn’t too long before someone invented a shoe that still helped cushion the walk and make the feet less tired. Enter Crocs.
Crocs were invented by a man named Scott Seamans, the Croc has come a long way since 2002. The shoes come in a variety of colors and patterns and are sure to fit in with whatever colored scrubs or clothes that you may be wearing that day. Crocs also go by the name of clogs, doctors’ shoes, nurses’ shoes, or medical shoes. Whatever name you may call them, one thing is for certain. Crocs are comfortable and give you a trendy look that will be sure to catch attention from everyone.
In order to provide more ventilation to prevent against dry feet, Crocs are available with holes. Every medical building has different guidelines as to what you can and cannot wear, so check with your office before purchasing your first pair of Crocs. Also, the OSHA states that all medical personnel must have a closed toe shoe. Make sure you know what is permitted in your office.
One of the major selling points of Crocs is that the more you wear them, the more the shoe starts to mold to your foot. This allows for an even more comfortable experience the longer you have your Crocs. For Doctors and Nurses, they can stand on their feet for a full 12 hour shift and their legs will not ache when they get home.
Crocs are ideal for medical personnel who are pregnant with swollen, achy feet, personnel with diabetes, or bunions. The crocs have an inner support and have small nubs on the underlying part of the shoe that will massage your foot as you walk. These also provide good arch support.
With all the extra added comfort, it’s no wonder Crocs are becoming a staple at most hospitals.