Do good socks make a different? And if so... which ones???

I don't know but for some reason the same socks that make my running shoes feel like barefoot made my feet miserable in clogs.

The thinner wickway but I had some of the cushioned bottomed ones and I could feel every loop on the inside. I wore danksos if that makes any difference.

Trial and error, that's the way to do it. But it is interesting that you are thinking about this. To me that shows a meticulous person, I mean, how many people even THINK about socks, before they start working, and I agree, they are important.

I like short terry lined socks for summer, and higher terry lined socks for winter.
I like a little bit of cushy feeling, but not too much.

If you really want some good socks, check out Thorlos (spelling?), these are the socks marathoners wear. They come in 'sports' versions.
They also come in a long 'anti fatigue' version which a lot of military personnel like to wear with the boots, they are sold in Military Clothing Stores, but they are probably available online.
May be 'too much' sock for working a hospital floor, but boy, are they comfortable.

Good Luck in your career. may you find wonderful places to work, wonderful colleagues to work with, and may you always get patients that appreciate you, and that need just the nursing touch that you provide!

I like Thorlo walking socks (white socks). They have some support on the foot, and are nicely padded, but won't work if your shoes are snug. I also sometimes wear Smartwool socks. I'm used to shopping at REI, a sporting goods store, so that's why I ended up with socks like these for work.

Nice to see someone else likes them! I wear the short ones in summer, too.

Your welcome. My spouse is the SAME way!
Us gals gotta stick together in the "mutual appreciation society!"

I totally agree with the poster who mentioned Thorlos socks. I like the running kind, they are really thick on the bottom. You may need to buy 1/2 size larger shoes. You also can't go wrong with compression stockings, especially if you age going to be on your feet for long periods of time.