Re: what shoes do you wear...
My school requires blue or white shoes without open toes or laces. They specifically recommended Dankso and Klogs as two brands. The Klogs were comfortable but didn't breathe so well, I noticed, as they are polyurethane. They did feel good though. The Dankos did not come in blue in a 43, plus the high arch killed my feet. That said, I found two pairs of men's nursing shoes online: Rockers "Michael" and the Moc from Merrill. Unfortunately both only come in white (which will look great with the dark blue pants i am to wear!). I have both here at home now, I am not sure which I like better. The Rockers have an interesting cleat-like undersole that sorta feels like they give you a massage as you are walking. They are light and sort of spring you forward. The Merrills are nice too, feel like a traditional walking shoe. Both are leather and have breathable lining materials. Neither have laces, they are slip-ons.
Hope this helps anyone who is still looking at options.
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