Are Crocs good for your feet?

According toLyst, a data aggregation site, Crocs sales were up 89 percent in October.

So are Crocs good for your feet?

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The answer is complicated.

Crocsare light and airy, they have a wide forefoot and provide good arch support.

However, these shoes do not adequately support the heel enough to secure the shoe properly onto the foot.

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They are spacious, comfortable, durable, and also have an antimicrobial lining to ward off odor.

Plus, they come in leopard print, and what more could you really ask for?

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