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I was just wondering if their are any amputees that wear the "Croc" Shoes. If you do, is it hard to walk in them? I know they have the back you can put down and that would help to hold them on. But the soles aren't flat and was just wondering how hard it is to walk. Thanks in advance.

Dot

bk-1998

Revision to AK- Nov 2007

I've seiously considered trying them. I have neuropathy and can't feel the feet

Joe 

GOD no. I'm not an amputee, though. Ahem: http://ihatecrocs.com/ 

I can I just choose not to because I can't stand those shoes. I have an adjustable heel so I can change heel height. Lots of shoes have a slight heel difference so this helps lots.

I have never worn them ........but have you tried using velcro....on the foot and in the foot bed of the croc??  I've used that for flip flops/soccer sandals and it's worked.

I'm a BKA and I have worn Crocs. I had the perfect size for my foot, I guess, and I just put the strap up on my heel. I never had a problem with the heel slipping off. They are so easy to walk in. I loved them! They were so comfortable. I really miss not being able to walk barefoot now with my prosthesis. Wearing Crocs for me was the closest I could get to going barefoot. My prosthetist told me I couldn't wear them though. I was so bummed! He said they were too spongy and it would wreck my prosthesis. I still lament the fact that I cannot wear Crocs! Hope you can! Try it, you'll like it!

 I wear one around the house, but I find that the soles wear down too quickly when I wear them outside, since I use that foot to help steer and brake the chair.  They can be very comfortable if your foot is the right size. Then again, they look so clunky, I don't think I would wear them for anything other than everyday stuff or around the house, anyway. 

ducky

Shoes!  Damn them - it is one of the reasons I have opted to not use a prosthetic.  I love my shoes.  I like to wear heals and strappy sandles, knee high boots etc.  I could never get a stupid gyn shoe on my rubber foot which frustrated me to no end!  I am not going to wear big clunky shoes for the rest of my life.  I know it is vein - I never said it wasn't.