THEY'RE billed as the "perfect" shoes for spending a long day on your feet, but wearing Crocs every day could RUIN them, according to a leading podiatrist.
The marmite rubber clogs claim to provide "profound comfort and support for any occasion and every season" and are suitable "for all the family".
But although they may feel pleasant to wear, you could be doing yourself some serious damage by walking around in Crocs all day.
Paul Chadwick, clinical director at the College of Podiatry, warned: "Although Crocs may provide initial comfort, they may not give adequate support for all-day wear.
"Many people wear their Crocs without a strap that holds their foot in place.
"When the heel is not held in place, you may subconsciously grip with your toes, which can lead to issues such as tendonitis, corns and calluses."
He added: "In common with other holiday footwear Crocs should be worn on an occasional basis rather than everyday.
"A good shoe should have a sufficiently deep toe box, the width of the shoe should match the width of your foot; feet aren't generally pointed or tapered.
"They should also have a stiffened heel counter, a fastening of some description, an outer sole that grips effectively, arch support, and preferably be made from natural materials that allow the foot to breath.”
Dr. Alex Kor, president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, agrees.
He claimed that the most important feature in any shoe is the shank - the supportive structure between the heel and the toe.
If shoes bend in the shank, the wearer is more likely to have foot pain.
"Crocs are the ‘poster child’ for shoes with a flexible shank," he told Huff Post.
"In other words, on a daily basis, I see patients who come into my office complaining of arch or heel pain and they are wearing Crocs.
"The only two types of patients that may benefit from wearing Crocs are patients that have a very high arch or those who suffer from excessive edema of their legs and ankle.
"But, under no circumstances can I suggest wearing Crocs 8 to 10 hours per day."
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