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From our friends at ozens of schools across the country are banning Crocs .

Why ? Because the colorful clogs can slip off when children run . This causes tripping and sometimes injuries .

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Crocs can hold moisture on the skin , which can lead to blisters . Also , moist feet can create funky foot odor . Phew !

Some also say the shoes don ’ t provide enough arch support to kids ’ feet .

Another reason some schools give for banning Crocs is that the shoes can be distracting , especially when decorated with charms called jibbitz .

Crocs can be worn two ways , with the strap on top or along the backside of the ankle . Many students prefer to wear them without the back straps in place . And this could be a problem if a student is playing and running or needs to move quickly .

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While some schools have banned students from wearing Crocs at school , that doesn ’ t mean they should never wear Crocs or similar shoes . But it does provide a reminder of which shoes are best for different activities .

Crocs decorated with jibbitz – small collectible rubber charms .

This month , Kid Scoop News has teamed up with First Stop News to bring your news in print and online . With an adult , scan this QR code to see a First Stop News report about Crocs online !

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