nurse mates anyone?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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Has anyone tried the nurse mates clogs or sneakers? I heard dansko's take a while to get used to .. and i found some nurse mates online that are pretty cheap ($60 range) which is a lot less than a pair of nikes or reeboks .. just trying to get an opinion.. thanks in advance :)

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I bought 3 pairs nursemates' sneakers in the same time when a medical store was closed in last year. only one is ok. other 2 pairs I took couple days. I felt not well in my foot.

I am looking for other brand shoes I hope I can have best one for my foot.

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Specializes in MICU for 4 years, now PICU for 3 years!.

I wore nurse mates for the first year or so of my career... I went through probably 4 or 5 pairs in that year... the support just was not there after wearing them for 12 hour shifts 3 days a week after about 2 months... I would stretch them out to 3 months if I could, but usually couldn't. I ended up spending a lot more money on nurse mates than I have on my 3 pairs of dansko's that I've had since then. The dansko's still fit, and feel amazing on my feet after 3 years of wear.

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I bought a pair to try and right now they are VERY comfortable - we'll see...I really want the Dansko Volley's (the professionals just don't feel right on my feet)...

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i've had a few pair of nursemates ... doesn't matter the style I hated them .. very very uncomfortable to wear for a full shift.

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I don't wear anything but Danskos. They're supposedly hand made so sometimes if you try on more than one pair in your size you may get a better fit. Break-in isnt too long, just don't try to do it during a shift. They're worth every penny!

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thanks everyone, i think im going to go with the dansko's .. everyone seems to have a positive opinion on them :)

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I just bought a pair of nurse mates today. We'll see if they are any good. I do HATE the skechers shape ups, they give me such a sore knee! I hope my nurse mates are better

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I bought a pair of nurse mates last spring and if I had the choice again, I would choose differently. Everyone in my class has the same type of nurse mates (Dove slip on) and we all trip in them, literally!

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Specializes in LTC.

Bought nurse mates..after about a month they were wearing out and started getting holes in the sides and the bottom started coming off and tripping me! Will not buy them again..

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I so far like my nursemates for short shifts, but I do not think they would be appropriate for the full 12 hours. There is little support on the front of the foot. The heel however has quite a bit of support. I am also wearing the dove brand, but don't trip in them....yet. My next shoe, I will probably try a different brand, 12 hours is important to have a good shoe for that long.

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I think Nursemates look cute, but they are some of the most uncomfortable work shoes I have ever encountered.

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