Crocs are great :!: I love em... and for antenuating the affects of peripheral neuropathy, which is am plaqued with, the little bumps and the form of the inner sole reduces the pain associated with PN. However, there is a time and a place to wear Crocs... there is also a bit of common sense that needs to be used when wearing them.
I wear em a lot, but try to limit their use to low risk situations, as they are not designed for all situations.
Em slipped and hurt herself this summer in the hospital, and yes she was wearing the thong style croc and it doesn't do well on uneven surfaces.. you can sometimes trigger a fall. Crocs don't much like slippery surfaces either.
But you know what? Common sense and responsibility for our choices lies with each of us. We do not abrogate our own responsiblities and place them at the feet of the entities that provide us with the things we demand. We demand these products so companies provide them. They provide something in response to marketplace demands. Unfortunately in today's society, it seems that people demand a product,that it will last forever, that it is cheap, that it is easy to use and
then we expect the manufacturer to assume all liability associated with that product including our one stupidity in the use of the product.
Product Liability and
Responsibility are simialr but decidedly different subjects of obligation.
Personally I think that responsibility is in the realm of the purchaser for how it is used. Responsiblity for quality, fit, finish and structural integrity as well as the instructions on proper use, care and situational safety are in the realm of the manufacturer. Takes two to tango.. and we all need to be aware of our own basic reponsibilities.
