More Schools Are Banning Crocs

More and more grade schools have been banning slip-on Crocs shoes due to safety concerns. The popular foam clogs, which usually come with stick-on “jibbitz”, are also a distraction, some teachers say. “No open-toe shoes, bedroom slippers, or shower shoes. All shoes must have a strap or back at the heel…NO CROCS allowed,” reads the dress code policy for LaBelle Middle School in Florida. The bans have sparked backlash on social media with young users pretending to dramatically fall while wearing Crocs. However, podiatrist Dr. Megan Leahy says the shoe does not provide arch support and can keep moisture on the skin. “Those things combined—it doesn’t make it a really good, stable form of footwear for all-day use,” Dr. Leahy concludes. (Fortune)