Why Nurses Wear Crocs
Fashion June 18th, 2009I remember my first visit to a hospital. I was a curious, young six year old who asked a lot of questions. I remember inquiring why doctors and nurses, who were supposed to be very professional, wore sneakers instead of dress shoes. Of course, I now know that they are on their feet the entire work day, so they had to wear a shoe that was as comfortable as possible. Tennis sneakers became a common sight at every hospital, and although they provided a lot more cushion than a dress shoe, they still tired feet after a long day of work. And then, Crocs were invented.
In 2002, a man by the name of Scott Seamans introduced the world to his new shoe after years of research. He called these shoes Crocs, and they were unlike anything else currently on the market. There were many different styles, colors, and patterns that Crocs came in, so it wasn’t hard to find a pair that matched your liking. After a little while, Crocs started developing a few nicknames, including clogs, doctors’ shoes, nurses’ shoes, and medical shoes. Whatever name you call them, Crocs quickly became a popular choice of both professionals looking for comfort and style.
Crocs are available with holes and without holes to help aide with ventilation and dry feet. However some hospitals and medical offices have guidelines about what type of shoe is permitted. OSHA also states that medical personnel have to a closed toe shoe. So before you spend the money on Crocs, check with your office’s regulations first.
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.
Another trait of Crocs that increases comfort is the small nubs on the underlying part of the shoe that massage your foot as you walk. This provides tremendous relief to pregnant women with swollen, achey feet, or anyone with diabetes or bunions. These nubs also provide arch support.
With the comfort and style of crocs, is it any wonder why doctors and nurses prefer them over regular tennis shoes?
