Jay
Greta's comments not withstanding, there is likely to be an increased risk
of foot infections presumably if boots are worn for consectuive shifts
(e.g. in a 24 hour environment) - not infections caught from the boots,
but just a lovely warm moist environment from boots that haven't dried out
from the previous user. This surely increases the risk of opportunistic
infections?
I have to admit I don't think twice about wearing communal ski boots, ice
skates etc, but wellies do seem rather more yukky due to the sweat
factor...
Just thought I'd leave you all with that image to finish the week!
Wendy
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