After a flight attendant says you should NEVER wear Crocs on a plane, a traveler argues why you should ALWAYS wear Crocs on a flight

Backless shoes have recently come under fire for being unsuitable for air travel, with an American Airlines flight attendant saying they pose a safety risk.

Andrea Fischbach told whattowear.co.uk: “Backless sandals make it difficult to evacuate the plane quickly… [and] can also fly off your feet,” adding that “your feet are more likely to get cold, especially on a long flight.”

Does this mean that passengers should not wear the very popular Crocs sandals on flights?

Andrea’s comment suggests yes, but one traveler countered that there are ankle-strap Crocs that are great for flights because they’re comfortable and secure.

South Philadelphia writer Adam Erace wrote a love letter to Crocs and their suitability for air travel in a CNN article in January, explaining that he wore them on a flight to Orlando and found them easy to put on and take off got through security and that he arrived at his destination with a “good” feeling in his feet. He added: ‘[There was] none of the excitement or throb I usually experience, even in my most comfortable sneakers, after struggling through two airports.”

In an email to MailOnline Travel this week, he reiterated his belief that Crocs are just the ticket to air travel.

He said: “Unless you are traveling for business or first class, living as a human on a plane is usually an uncomfortable physical experience.

“My approach is that what I wear does not aggravate this discomfort. Crocs keep my feet soft and cool, and it’s not just about sitting on the plane, it’s about walking long distances through the airport.

“I can really recommend them, with one caveat: never without socks. I’m not a monster.’

Are there any disadvantages?

He said: “For me there are no downsides to wearing Crocs. When I first started, I expected a lot of side looks, but instead I noticed that many more passengers were wearing them too.’

Adam said: “Crocs keep my feet soft and cool, and it’s not just about sitting on the plane, it’s about long distances through the airport.”

And what did he think of Andrea’s security concerns?

He said: “Obviously I’ll leave that to the expertise of a flight attendant, but without knowing more details, it seems that Crocs would be a particularly reliable shoe in an emergency.”

“Easy to slip on and off, no sharp edges or heels to pierce an evacuation slide, and when fastened with the ankle straps, it doesn’t fly off your feet like sandals or untied sneakers.”