Do Crocs stink?

They're perfect for summer. They don't make your feet smell like ass and can be worn on the hottest of days with no problem. Sure, things might get a bit sweaty, but your handy-dandy Crocs will never betray you with an odor.
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How do you get the smell out of Crocs?

This method is the best choice for deodorizing fuzzy or leather Crocs. For more stubborn smells in Croslite Crocs or rubber sandals, make a paste of equal parts baking soda, white vinegar and water. Use a toothbrush to scrub the paste all over the footbed and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse and air dry.
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Are Crocs odor resistant?

All Crocs™ shoes are uniquely designed and manufactured using our proprietary closed-cell resin, Croslite™, a technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs™ wearers know and love.
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Do new Crocs smell?

Crocs recently released their new edition of clogs that look and smell like a bucket of fried chicken. For your dose of bizarre news today, Crocs, in collaboration with KFC, recently released their new edition of footwear called the KFC clogs, and they smell like fried chicken.
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Why you should not wear Crocs?

This rubber clogs do provide you with good arch support, but they do not offer you with enough heel support for a longer period of time. If that is the case, then wearing Crocs for longer periods of time can eventually lead to calluses, nail problems, tendinitis and other problems.
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Do crocs make your feet stink?



Do Crocs mold to your feet?

There aren't many who'll fight back on how comfortable Crocs are. The EVA material isn't just lightweight, but it also moulds to your feet.
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Why do surgeons wear Crocs?

Clogs are perhaps Crocs most famous design with their open heel and strap. Surgeons wear them as they're a great fit for the operating theatre in that they can be rinsed and cleaned down easily after traumatic procedures.
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Do feet sweat in Crocs?

They don't make your feet smell like ass and can be worn on the hottest of days with no problem. Sure, things might get a bit sweaty, but your handy-dandy Crocs will never betray you with an odor.
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How do you disinfect Crocs?

Combine a mild soap with warm water in a bucket.
  1. The warm water will help break down the dirt, and a mild soap will ensure your Crocs aren't damaged by harsh chemicals.
  2. If your Crocs are really dirty, you can add bleach to the water by filling up the bleach container's cap with bleach and mixing it into the water.
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Can I wash my Crocs in the washing machine?

Unterhaltung. We recommended cleaning with a warm washcloth with only a mild detergent and then air dry. Please do not clean your Crocs shoes in the dishwasher or washing machine, as exposure to heat may cause the Croslite material to shrink.
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Why do my Crocs smell like vinegar?

The smell, however, is not your sweat. It's a byproduct of the bacteria on your feet consuming your sweat. If your feet smell like vinegar, it's most likely the result of propionibacteria breaking down your sweat and producing propionic acid, which is similar to acetic acid (vinegar).
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Can you clean Crocs with bleach?

If they are really soiled, add a small amount of bleach to the water. As the Crocs are soaking, use a scrub brush to scrub the dirt away. Rinse the shoes thoroughly and allow them to dry completely. That's it!
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How do you clean smelly rubber sandals?

Dilute white vinegar with water to make a solution. 3-parts water and 1-part white vinegar is good place to start. Put the solution into a spray bottle and mist sandal footbeds. Allow 30 minutes to dry, preferably in the sun.
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Can Crocs damage your feet?

Crocs can cause serious problems, according to Leahy: tendonitis, toe deformities, nail problems, corns, and calluses. This is because the backless shoes don't have adequate heel support, leading your toes to grip the soles to stabilize your heel as you wear them.
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Do white Crocs get dirty easily?

It doesn't matter if they get wet, and they are great for clambering on the rocks while I explore the tidal pools. Because Crocs are all-terrain shoes, they're inclined to get really dirty. Especially if, like me, you have a favorite pair that happens to be white!
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How do you deodorize rubber?

Fill a large bucket with water and add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Allow item to sit within formula for 1 hour, remove from water & air dry. Vinegar will have neutralized much of the exterior rubber odor.
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How long do Crocs last?

Crocs typically last between 3 and 5 years with everyday wear. With proper care and less frequent wear Crocs can last for up to 10 years. If used exclusively for indoor wear they can last even longer than this.
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What are Crocs made of?

All Crocs™ shoes are uniquely designed and manufactured using the company's proprietary closed-cell resin, Croslite™, a technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs wearers know and love.
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Are you meant to wear socks with Crocs?

Are You Supposed To Wear Socks With Crocs? You are supposed to wear socks with Crocs if you are wearing your Crocs to work. Covering your feet in your Crocs not only looks more professional it's also in your best interest for safety purposes.
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Do Crocs harbor bacteria?

Because they're made of washable material, Crocs are a perfect pool shoe. Why is that the case? Well, if you do pick up a bacteria or foot fungus while walking on the well-tread pool surfaces, you can wash away the germs. All before bringing those shoes--and the infection--into your house.
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Are you supposed to wear socks with Crocs shoes?

Because Crocs are open and many designs have holes all over, unless you want your socks soaking wet, don't wear socks with Crocs in the rain or if near water. In fact, Crocs make for great footwear that can get wet (lakeside, beach, etc.) and in these situations you definitely do not want to wear socks with Crocs.
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Do doctors recommend Crocs?

Crocs in the Clinic

Some doctors are even recommending them to patients with foot problems. "These shoes are especially light," says Harold Glickman, DPM, former president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
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Does Crocs stain blood?

Mainly, they are wearing them because the proprietary Croslite material used to make Crocs is resistant to stains from blood and other bodily fluids that regularly spill out from patients and onto them.
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Are nurses allowed to wear Crocs?

"Health-care workers now often think of Crocs as a kind of substitute for clogs, though if you apply the shoe standard, with the clog meeting most of the requirements, the Crocs fall short because of their open toe," the OHA paper states. "Thus, Crocs should not be worn in patient care areas or in the laboratories."
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