Expensive slipper craze?

[limpeh6969]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/boy-foot-stuck-escalator-slippers-rubber-clogs-crocs-health-fashion-4506811

Limpeh wonder what bad experience the writer had in the past for condemning slippers and rubber clogs as "health hazard". she also went further by saying that they're bad fashion. i mean...c'mon...juz because a couple of brats have their crocs stuck in the escalator does NOT mean they are dangerous! the common denominators of these accidents are KIDS. kids are supposed to be supervised by the parents or caregiver, regardless of what they're wearing or not! and no one claims that slippers/crocs are fashion statement - they are just comfortable!

own opinion or not, i think cna should be more selective in publishing articles. this one is a poorly written one.

[Ysc3]

you can never look at flip-flips the same again ....

https://mothership.sg/2024/07/slippers-uncle-saudi-arabia-1645/

[Lala81]

Maybe two years ago, I saw a bad foot laceration of a pri school kid who got his sandal stuck in the escalator. Just bandaged it and ask parents go KK a&e straight. 

Showed my kids the videos of how sandals can get pulled in by the escalator. 

But my own kids been wearing croc like sandals since they were two.

If you watched the videos of how it happens, the main reason is that cos it's plastic so it doesn't tear as easily when stretched and can get dragged in. 

If your shoes fabric is strong enough, you may also suffer the same fate. 

So the solution as said is always avoid the yellow areas. It's just like how you teach them not to play on the escalator for any reason. 

[Jman888]

On 7/29/2024 at 7:10 AM, Lala81 said:

Maybe two years ago, I saw a bad foot laceration of a pri school kid who got his sandal stuck in the escalator. Just bandaged it and ask parents go KK a&e straight. 

Showed my kids the videos of how sandals can get pulled in by the escalator. 

But my own kids been wearing croc like sandals since they were two.

If you watched the videos of how it happens, the main reason is that cos it's plastic so it doesn't tear as easily when stretched and can get dragged in. 

If your shoes fabric is strong enough, you may also suffer the same fate. 

So the solution as said is always avoid the yellow areas. It's just like how you teach them not to play on the escalator for any reason. 

too complacent and used to escalator and forget that they are wearing something more vulnerable. There are people from some countries view escalator like asking them to step out the edge of a 60 storey tall building

 

[Jamesc]

Make the kids use the stairs.

Kids getting fat these days and spoilt.

Women with long skirts also got caught in the escalator.

If it was up to me I would make them take it off.

For safety reasons only of course.

[Playtime]

On 7/29/2024 at 11:19 AM, Jamesc said:

Make the kids use the stairs.

Kids getting fat these days and spoilt.

Women with long skirts also got caught in the escalator.

If it was up to me I would make them take it off.

For safety reasons only of course.

That's why its safer to stand behind ladies in mini skirts.. the shorter the better.😆

 

[Sosaria]

Crocs, the genuine brand, seems to have become a trendy fashion footwear among china people, I noticed. (Yes, i might as well have been in siberia and just returned)

Only recently looked closely at this brand, seeking softer footwear to cushion plantar fasciitis pain - but upon checking the price tags, felt my wallet will be more pain if I buy them

Not cheap! No wonder it became a show-off status thing among china people.

Edited July 30, 2024 by Sosaria

[Sosaria]

On 7/29/2024 at 11:19 AM, Jamesc said:

Make the kids use the stairs.

Kids getting fat these days and spoilt.

Women with long skirts also got caught in the escalator.

If it was up to me I would make them take it off.

For safety reasons only of course.

Talking about kids getting fat / spoilt, another "trend" i started to notice recently was the sight of bigger/older kids - i am talking about kindergarten age 5,6 years old - still being wheeled around in their prams or trolley. Millenial parenting

Raising the gen that will ride mobility scooters everywhere rather than walk.

 

Edited July 30, 2024 by Sosaria

[Lala81]

On 7/30/2024 at 10:07 AM, Sosaria said:

Crocs, the genuine brand, seems to have become a trendy fashion footwear among china people, I noticed. (Yes, i might as well have been in siberia and just returned)

Only recently looked closely at this brand, seeking softer footwear to cushion plantar fasciitis pain - but upon checking the price tags, felt my wallet will be more pain if I buy them

Not cheap! No wonder it became a show-off status thing among china people.

I've worn crocs for almost 18 years. I now just buy these type of sandals from china at much lower prices.
I also used it originally to solve my PF. 

They are called dong dong xue when u search. 

admittedly crocs is still well made compared to some of the lousier ones. but some brands are virtually identical in terms of quality. 

My kids have multiple pairs. I usually have the next size ready when their soles wear off or they outgrow every half a year or so.

 

 

[Jamesc]

Yup young kids need exercise to build up strong bones and a strong immunity system.

Kids don't get enough exercise will have a lot of health problems in the long run.

On 7/30/2024 at 10:10 AM, Sosaria said:

Talking about kids getting fat / spoilt, another "trend" i started to notice recently was the sight of bigger/older kids - i am talking about kindergarten age 5,6 years old - still being wheeled around in their prams or trolley. Millenial parenting

Raising the gen that will ride mobility scooters everywhere rather than walk.

 

 

[Jamesc]

Crocs are ex but worth it.

They last a long time, very spacious and does not squash your feet and very comfy because of the cushioning soles.

Also waterproof and easy to clean.

Perfect for Mishima the city of water at the foothills of Fuji

[Beregond]

Its not about the shoe. 

its about how u walk and paying attention or not.

so many kids walk and fool around.

Remember last time. 走路眼睛看路。走路不要看☎。etc etc.