[Hopefull2009]

Originally Posted by Rizpah

New Balance - have your feet sized in a shoe store. I was surprised that I don't really take an 8 or 8 1/2, but rather a 7 1/2 wide - perfect fit with no "breaking in" period, no blisters. LOVE 'em!

I totally agree...I buy 8's b/c wides are hard to find...but 7 1/2 W? Fits PERFECT.

[adrienurse]

lets start with the basics. Know your feet. Examine the wear patterns on your old shoes to determine whether your foot tends to pronate or supinate during your steps (turn in or outward), do you have "fallen arches" etc? Take this information to a quality shoe store that will properly take these things into account, measure your foot properly and take into consideration the amount of ankle support you need. Choose your shoes based on their recommendation. Within athletic brands these days some such as newbalance make specialized types of shoes made for sfific types of feet. I have a tendancy to sprain my ankle and have high arches -- therefore I went for a Brooks variety that has more ankle and arch support and is specially designed with a wider sole to prevent my ankle from turning outwards.
Don't forget to ask for additional cusioning if needed.

Using this system, you should find something close to heaven.

[casperbjs]

I wear Crocs and love them, they are better than my New Balance shoes......

[truern]

I found that if I change shoes daily I don't have foot/leg/back problems at all....but let me wear the same pair for a couple days and OUCH!

I happen to love my Danskos, but I also wear some great walking shoes as well.

[Ms Kylee]

I've gone through two pairs of cross trainers and a pair of Reebok walking shoes to help me get through my work and clinical days. Suffice to say, by the end of the day, my feet are killing me, and I'm having trouble walking. Can anyone advise a good pair of shoes/sneakers that can help? I really don't like walking this way....

[pagandeva2000]

Originally Posted by Kylee45

I've gone through two pairs of cross trainers and a pair of Reebok walking shoes to help me get through my work and clinical days. Suffice to say, by the end of the day, my feet are killing me, and I'm having trouble walking. Can anyone advise a good pair of shoes/sneakers that can help? I really don't like walking this way....

I just had to see a podiatrist a few weeks ago and was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. I am a new nurse (since last July) and had foot pain. Had to get cortisone shots and orthotics for my shoes as well as do foot exercises each day. If you have coverage, go see one ASAP. Meantime, get the gel-soles.

[BriBriRN]

get some asics with athetic gel liners that you can get @ shoe store, it's like walking on clouds...

[brissie]

I feel your pain. I ended up transferring to a different type of nursing altogether where I don't have to be on my feet all the time. Foot problems can be so particular, they could be linked to back or hip misalignment or all number of things. A trip to the podiatrist might help.

[Sassybottom]

One of the best nursing investments I have made is to buy a pair of Danskos. This may sound weird but my feet actually crave my Danskos. I look forward to putting them on when I go to work. They provide a lot of support for my feet. My feet feel soo much better in Danskos vs. running shoes.

[Sassybottom]

Oh, another tip. I normally wear a size 6 yet I bought the Danskos in a size 8. The roominess is a bonus. My toes can really spread out and nothing is constricted (I have bunionettes on both feet)