Oh! My feet! What are the best shoes to wear at work??

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Hi!

I'm a first semester nursing student and unlike some of my counterparts, my clinical group is in full swing! I'm finding out fast that the white shoes I purchased for school (dr. Scholl's) are not cutting it on the NH floor. And they are the second pair I've bought so far. I came home today and had to elevate my legs, they are throbbing. Can anyone offer advice on the best shoes for comfort that are also reasonably priced? I've been to some stores specifically for nursing and the shoes were as expensive as Jordan's! I just can't afford that right now and I need better shoes by Friday. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Specializes in Critical Care.

Danskos+ knee high compression socks. Just the socks should take care of throbbing legs, though.

Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

might be worth a visit to podiatrist. After ging thru several types of shoes I learned it was my gait that was causing foot and leg pain. He recommended a support device and I feel much better

Specializes in Emergency.

New Balance Cross Trainers!

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

New Balance has been my go to shoe for past 15 years

Model 812 walking or 624 Cross trainer is all whte. 624 is cross trainer I even wear as Allnurses exhibitor at nursing conventions. I can usually get a pair for ~ $75.00

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Specializes in Medical, Oncology, Telemetry.

Alegrias. Pricey, but I found them to be worth it. Also, if they get squeaky on you, take the insole out, sprinkle a generous amount of baby powder in, and reinsert insole. Squeak be gone!

Specializes in MICU.

I bought a pair of Any Wear shoes for my second year and they are a dream. I have the injected high globe ones and even though they are not the prettiest shoes, my feet feel amazing during 10 hour clinicals. They run pretty cheap to, about $30 a pair.

Specializes in Med/surg, Onc.

Another dansko fan here! But go to a real shoe store and walk and have hem give you options. If the Danskos hit your arch funny you'll know in 30 seconds.

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