Schools are banning these popular shoes, claiming they are a 'safety hazard'

In response to numerous safety concerns, dozens of schools in at least 20 U.S. states have implemented bans on Crocs, citing their potential to cause injuries during emergencies. Administrators argue that the design of Crocs limits students' mobility, which can be crucial in fast-moving situations like evacuations. Reports of trips and falls resulting from the shoes, particularly when the safety straps are not used, have prompted these decisions. Additionally, Crocs are seen as a distraction in classrooms, leading to playful mischief among students.

It's actually a safety hazard," Stoney Pritchett, principal of Bessemer City High School in Alabama, told TODAY. "Man, they can twist the knees, twist the ankles, things like that."

Whenever someone mentions a foot injury, the first thing everyone says is, 'I bet you they were wearing Crocs," Oswaldo Luciano, a school nurse in New York, told Bloomberg.

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