Best shoes ever?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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I've had it. My feet hate me. After another long day in the OR they are ready to sue for divorce.

I need some new shoes!!

This time I'm prepared to spend some money to get a really decent pair of shoes that will be comfortable, supportive, and last. Fashion isn't an issue - I need comfort more than anything.

So... what shoes do you recommend, why, and what is the price range??

Your input is greatly appreciated!!

Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

I just had to go buy a new pair today and ended up with the Asics 2130's. Feel fairly comfortable so far and bought them from Finish Line. Never been before, but I do like the selection/staff. The shoes I just wore out were the Asics Nimbus 10's. Those were comfortable but after about 7-8 months, a hole started to develop on the mesh part of the top of the shoe. Argh! So an excuse to rotate some shoes was in place. ;)

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It seems that everyone has said they love their Danskos and Crocs and I definitely LOVE my Danskos. I know they can be quite expensive but if you happen to be able to find a Nordstrom Rack by your area they often get in Crocs for

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Well then they can pay me WC for a strained back, stressed knees and plantar fascitis...

If they want to dictate the type of shoe I can wear, they can purchase it for me. Otherwise, I'm protecting my feet, legs and back.

The reason they have been banned here is actually in part due to back injuries. They are considered a major slipping and tripping hazard. If your crocs cause you to fall and injure yourself in BC, you will not be covered by WCB.

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Specializes in Family Practice, Psychiatry.

I switch between the Dansko Professional and the C&C Sweden clog. I love both. The Dansko is solid support, and the C&C is a little softer (and pretty, as well!). The both cost about the same.

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Specializes in Telemetry. Med/ Surg..

I love the feel of crocs however after 12 hrs on the floor, the nent day i can hardly work. They have no support, i'm afaird we are going to fine they are going to be very bad for our feet in the long run.

Where i work in hospital we can not wear crocs with the holes because of jacho and ins.

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Specializes in Case Managemenet.

hard to tell what would work best for you everyone is so different. I have been wearing Birkenstocks for the last 15 years. They are wonderful for me. I wear the clog and have the cork replaced when needed. I paid $105 for the shoes and pay about $50 to have the bottoms redone. I have two pair that I trade off with.

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For the wooden swedish clogs (be patient need 2 weeks to break in proper-across top of foot-) try clogsonline, dalaclogs, clogwild. I got two pair from clogsonline. The dala horse ones, and plain white ones---VERY comfy after breaking in. I believe they have the kinds with closed backs too.

Wooden clogs??? Sounds like a NIGHTMARE! :eek: My feet hurt just thinking about it....:uhoh3:

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Specializes in Neuro, Med-surg..

My New Balance weren't cutting it for me, so I switched to Birkenstocks. Once broken in, they work great. I also wear Croc Specialist Vents, and they are the only shoe where my feet don't hurt after a clinical. I also have a pair of Dansko's on order that should be good, too. Sneakers just don't work for me on these long shifts :(

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My New Balance weren't cutting it for me, so I switched to Birkenstocks. Once broken in, they work great. I also wear Croc Specialist Vents, and they are the only shoe where my feet don't hurt after a clinical. I also have a pair of Dansko's on order that should be good, too. Sneakers just don't work for me on these long shifts :(

I hear a lot about how comfy New Balance are..... from healthcare workers and people in general. But, I find New Balance to be ANYTHING but comfy.

Just goes to show, everyone is going to have a different "best" shoe.

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Another good brand is S.A.S. They are leather, air padded and made very well. Where I buy them, you can step your foot into a mold, and they can build up the arch or heel as needed. You can buy the white shoe polish they make them, and pretty much cover any marks. You will get tired of looking at them long before they wear out. And, as far as new balance, nike and the others, if you tend to wear your sole down on one side, these shoes wear faster, but the S.A.S. stay even much longer.

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I love my Alegria Shoes. Great memory foam footbed with superior arch support. My feet still feel great after standing and walking around all day. plus they have a mild rocker outsole. it s not like MBT that requires you a learning curve to learn how to walk in them. and they have tons of colors to choose from. I had a hard time deciding which one to get, I ended up buying several of them. :p

https://alegriashoes.com/

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Specializes in CVICU & ER.

The new nike Lunar running shoes are SO comfortable.

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