On Saturday, two-year-old Chong Shiyr’s right big toe was ripped off in a Singapore mall after her rubber clog — an imitation of a Croc shoe — got stuck between the escalator gap and the side wall.

Her toe was found nearly three hours later but could not be reattached as it was too badly damaged.

Crocs public relations manager Tia Mattson emphasized the safety of Crocs shoes while reminding everyone of the dangers of escalators and moving sidewalks.

Have you and your family ever had a harrowing experience on an escalator, elevator, or moving sidewalk?

Update: Click here for more about the dangers of crocs, rubber clogs, and flip flop on escalators.

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Grandma bought a pair for my oldest son because they were orange and he loves orange. He associates everything orange with Tigger (he’s constantly bouncing), so she thought he’d get a kick out of these. I wasn’t sure, because he is always the first one to take off his shoes in the house, the car, or anywhere else he can manage to pull them off. I didn’t think these would fare any better, but thought we’d give ‘em a go.

He LOVES them! He will not take them off! And I’ll tell you what, I’m thrilled, too. Not only are they great because he thinks they’re great, but they are so easy! He can put them on all by himself (he’s almost 3), they can be thrown under the faucet if they get dirty, they can be worn with or without socks, and are very kid friendly. I also happen to think they’re darn cute.

So cute, that I asked for a pair for myself for Christmas. My mom, having less delay of gratification abilities than even I do, went ahead and got some for Bald Man and me (my daughter is holding out for the pink in her size). I was actually bummed that they didn’t have any orange in my size, but they are oh-so-comfortable. They are now my all day slippers. My back actually feels better, the holes keep my feet cooler than slippers, and my toes no longer get knocked into every table leg. Love ‘em!!

My only thoughts on the knock-offs are that a friend bought some, then returned them because they hurt her feet so badly. I’d stick to the originals, but then I didn’t have to dole out the cash for mine, either. Thanks, Mom.

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I’ve got a pair of real Crocs myself and while they’re sorta kinda comfortable, I still prefer to wear proper shoes. They’re definitely a convenient pair of slip-ons for kids to run around in the backyard, though. So I’m off to Walmart again soon to pick up an extra pair.

Besides the huge price difference, does anybody know how the Walmart knock-offs differ from the real thing?

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