[Messink]

Goretex LOWA mountain shoes for me. waterproof and so much profile on the sole that you'll never slip.

[Mirai Kangofu]

Z-coil sneakers. They look wierd, but they're the only shoes that have cured my foot and back pain.

[Hoozdo]

I have Dansko, Crocs, and Birkenstock. I must admit, the Birkenstocks are the most comfortable for me.

[ccrnval]

I've been a nurse for 8+ years and I'm in my mid-thirties. I have already begun to have foot and knee problems. I wore clogs for years, then when I had to start physical therapy related to chronic knee pain, I learned that for me, those were improperly fitting. PT has taught me that it all depends on the structure of your foot, your natural gait, etc. I now wear Zcoils. I soooo wish I had known about them earlier!! They force you to walk correctly, no matter how your foot is built. They are expensive, but they last a very long time and are worth the investment! Here's the website. Check it out. You'll be glad you did!

http://www.zcoils.com/

[imnrn98]

I use to wear Birkees but now it's definitely Croc's. They come in all colors and are so comfortable. Throw them in the washer and you're set to go.

[dansdoll]

Cros, have way too many holes!!!! Yuck, infection central, why don't you just wear slippers it would be more sanitary. Danskos are overrated, they are bad for your ankles, talk to an ortho doc, they will tell you Danskos rate high for ankle fractures. The best shoe I have found (no holes, nice and clean, yet orthotically sound) is the Emiril by Sanita.

[thumperRN]

There are crocs with no holes in them - it's all I would ever wear!! They are wonderful! My legs don't hurt at the end of a 12 hour marathon shift like when I wore regular tennis shoes. Our hospital won't let us wear the crocs with the holes in them because of infection control. I would highly recommend crocs - they are the bomb!!

[earthmum]

After 30 years of nursing and working 10 hour shifts, trying all different types of shoes over the years, have found Crocs to be the best also. Amazing shoes! I also recommend wearing some type of knee-high support stockings. The support stockings and Crocs combo are the only way I can work without sore legs & feet.

[kiyatylese]

CROCS (on and off work)

[RazorbackRN]

Originally Posted by ccrnval

I've been a nurse for 8+ years and I'm in my mid-thirties. I have already begun to have foot and knee problems. I wore clogs for years, then when I had to start physical therapy related to chronic knee pain, I learned that for me, those were improperly fitting. PT has taught me that it all depends on the structure of your foot, your natural gait, etc. I now wear Zcoils. I soooo wish I had known about them earlier!! They force you to walk correctly, no matter how your foot is built. They are expensive, but they last a very long time and are worth the investment! Here's the website. Check it out. You'll be glad you did!

http://www.zcoils.com/

Those are the wildest looking things I've ever seen! Does the coil squish up and down when you walk on it, or are you that much higher in the air?