Croc footwear has become very popular. It would be a challenge to go to the beach, a ball game or the mall and not see someone wearing a pair of Crocs. They were originally intended for people working on boats or around water because they have a slip-resistant and non-marking sole. The appeal of Crocs has far surpassed the intended audience. Kids especially have been swept up with Croc fever. It may be due to the wide selection of colors and designs available and the ease of taking Crocs on and off. Crocs have excellent cushioning but are not a very supportive shoe. Because Crocs are not very supportive, I would not recommend wearing them for long walks or physical exercise. They would be better for short distances or standing. Photo © Terence Vanderheiden, D.P.M.

What do fish have to do with your feet? Well, have you heard about the latest way to get rid of the rough, dead skin (callouses) on your feet? A salon in Virginia has started using tiny little fish called garra rufa or doctor fish to eat the dead skin off of your feet and toes. After the fish are done with your feet then a standard pedicure is performed. It sounds like the fish do not have any teeth, so they do not eat living skin. As with any new treatment, I would advise caution and suggest you follow the 10 tips for a safe salon pedicure. Photo © Tami Fite