It’s summer, time for flip-flops and those plastic shoes called Crocs. But here’s a thought. Whether it’s you wearing them or your child, either of you could get caught on an escalator. Loose-fitting shoes made of flexible, spongy material can get caught in the escalator teeth.
A spokesman for the Washington, D.C., subway system, which has 588 escalators, says they are seeing five or six incidents of shoe entrapment a week during summer. Most related injuries are minor, but toes could be amputated.
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute says shoes should be of a type that stays securely in place and completely encloses the foot. Leather is a good choice but so are sneakers as long as the laces are tied.
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