Devastating news for Crocs wearers
Podiatrists have said that wearing Crocs too long can lead to serious foot problems.
The podiatrists who spoke to The Huffington Post advised not to wear the shoes for an excessive amount of time due to the lack of heel support.
Chicago podiatrist Dr Megan Leahy said, "Unfortunately Crocs are not suitable for all-day use."
"When the heel is unstable, toes tend to grip which can lead to tendinitis, worsening of toe deformities, nail problems, corns and calluses."
President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Dr Alex Kor explained that he receives frequent complaints regarding arch and heel pain from those that regularly wear Crocs.
Dr Kor did highlight that Crocs can be beneficial to those who have high arches in their feet or who have excessive edema.
If you do wear Crocs make sure you don’t wear for them for too long as Dr Kor said “under no circumstances can I suggest wearing Crocs eight – 10 hours per day”.
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