Shoes for Nursing School!

[jday314]

Hi everyone!

I was just admitted into a traditional BSN program in Sacramento. We were given a pre-entry checklist with a lot of items to tackle in a short amount of time!

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on shoes for Nursing school and clinicals? They've instructed us to to purchase comfortable shoes that are closed-toe, closed-heal, solid black or solid white (with minimal other colors), and they must be "wipable", meaning all leather and spill-proof. I had always imagined I would wear my black Nike Free Runs as they are super comfortable! However, they may have too much mesh on them to be considered spill-proof. I'm not really into the clog-looking shoes, I think they are called Dansko's? I would really prefer some comfy running shoes, if possible, but am having trouble finding leather ones that would be comfortable. Any suggestions what all of you fellow nurses like to wear?

Thank you!!

[scrubgirl16]

I just bought some klogs and I love them more than my danskos.

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

Just had to update that the footbed in the Alegria is amazing. Firm, with great arch support. Lather is stiff at first but quickly softens up. Loving these shoes.

[Ziggy2]

I have feet flatter than a duck's so I am all for Dansko's. They give me the arch I am lacking.

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

I just bought some klogs and I love them more than my danskos.

I love em both, but for different scenarios. I loved standing and walking all day in my Danskos. I worked food service and their support is amazing. Fast walking/jog, quick stop, though, I always turned an ankle. I like the Klogs/Alegria/Timberlands because they fit snugly unlike the Danskos and I haven't rolled an ankle in them yet. I'm still breaking in the Alegria but they are a favorite so far.

[ZooMommyRN, ADN, RN]

Best person to ask is a current student in your program or a faculty member. What we think might be acceptable may not be acceptable for them

[MedicalPartisan]

You probably have to wear white but they have these Adidas Springblades in many colors. I have the white ones as well. They're perfect! Not to mention different. Some people really dislike the style but I love them.