Why consumers are boycotting the "iconic" Crocs sandals.

According to recent research by podiatrists, this type of sandal may affect your health, especially that of children.

Another notable drawback of this type of perforated sandal (once called the "ugliest sandal in the world"), which is the least popular in the world, is not its style, but its impact on human health.

Crocs sandals can affect your feet.

Although Crocs are breathable and have become the most popular type of plastic sandals in the US, podiatrist Megan Leahy of The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute says that Crocs are particularly unsuitable for "everyday use."

Leahy said that while Crocs sandals have an arched design inside, they lack heel support. These types of sandals don't provide good heel protection; when the heel isn't stable, the toes have to grip tightly, which can lead to problems like tendonitis, toe deformities, calluses, and toenail issues.

Crocs plastic sandals are a popular choice for many people in the summer.

Dr. Leahy also stated that this assessment applies not only to Crocs, but also to other types of flip-flops or open-toed shoes with similar designs, as they are all unsafe.

Therefore, although Crocs can be comfortable and fashionable in the summer, it's important to carefully consider the aforementioned issues when choosing summer footwear.

Crocs sandals are unsafe.

Crocs sandals use a specialized material called Croslite (a cellular resin material containing antibacterial and deodorizing properties). When worn, this material automatically deforms to fit the shape of the foot under body temperature.

Furthermore, the manufacturer advertises that this product is designed in a European style, with an arched interior to support the foot, a non-slip sole, and is fade-resistant, ensuring constant comfort. Because the material of these sandals is lightweight, non-slip, super durable, and long-lasting, they are very popular among people who frequently engage in outdoor sports.

However, because Crocs sandals are made of a rather soft material, since their popularity began in 2006, incidents of children getting their feet trapped while wearing Crocs on elevators have been very common in most countries around the world.

Crocs sandals are unsafe.

There are too many counterfeit Crocs sandals.

Many companies are copying Crocs and producing counterfeit goods. A pair of counterfeit sandals with a similar design costs only about 1/10 the price of the genuine product. The counterfeits are not made with the specialized Croslite material, but the design is very similar to the genuine product.

Therefore, if you buy counterfeit sandals, they not only lack the advantages of genuine products but also have the disadvantages that Dr. Leahy warned about above. So, when buying sandals, you must be very careful to avoid buying fakes.

According to Phunu.net