A Crocs spokesperson called the schools' bans "unfortunate" but noted that sales have been unaffected. They added, “Classic Clog is a comfortable, casual shoe that is appropriate for everyday wear. We are not, nor do we market ourselves as, a specialty or performance brand.”

Other schools have also banned the popular shoes, citing a growing number of trips and falls involving the clogs. Many students don’t use the safety strap behind the heel, which is partly to blame for the accidents, school officials said, according to a Bloomberg report.