any advice on shoes?

Nurses General Nursing

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Not the most "critical" topic, but what shoes/clogs/whatever have you found to be the most comfortable to wear on those long 12+ hr shifts?

Thanks,

Grace (whose feet are really starting to hurt)

My absolutely favorite all-time nursing shoes are from Wal-Mart (Tredsafe) and cost under $19.

But I just tried to get another pair, and they are no longer available....they ARE available in black, but I want WHITE! Not a chance........I may CRY!!!! :crying2: :crying2:

Now I have to find another pair that make 13 hour days easy on the body....and shell out some more $$, from what I'm seeing.

Sob...

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Specializes in Telemetry, School Nurse.

I work on a busy telemetry floor and as a new grad, my feet hurt all the time. I was wearing just some white nikes that I had had during school. I switched to Nike running shoes and have had no pain for the last 5 months. Totally makes a difference....but everyone is different. I myself can't wear clogs...I just don't get good support. :monkeydance: Gotta find the shoes that keep you moving!

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Specializes in trauma, critial care, ob, transplant.

I have to go with the danskos....I have the crocks. I just worried about the splatter factor, but that's just because of the specific unit where i work. I like the danskos because my feet, legs, back haven't hurt a day since I got them. and the "clogs" cover my entire foot. the leather isn't permeable, so i can just brush them off. hope it helps.

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I wear a pair of Nike Shox. I have one for work and a pair for everyday. You can customize them at Nike.com

And here I am thinking all smuggly..that I found the God send shoe :lol2:

I bought Nike Shox on a whim (I am a sneaker freak..have way too many pairs). I got them for 1/2 price and geeezzzz!! I love these babies. They are the only sneaker, shoe I can wear for hours and hours walking around and not be counting the minutes till I can take them off.

I actually found all white Nike Shox, I was just about to do a customized order..

Only thing with the Nike Shox is you have to try them on. Since I have one pair in one size and figuring i"d be the same size in a different fabric/style. I was wrong. I needed a size 1 1/2 bigger than the other pairs I have.

They run about $100 but are soooo well worth it...in my opinion anyway

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Specializes in Emergency.

For me, Dansko shoes are the best! I've had my pair for over two years; well worth the money. I work in a busy ED and am constantly running around - it's almost as if all the pressure is relieved from my feet, and I never feel the need to shift my weight from one foot to another. I never have leg or back fatigue whatsoever (both during my shift as well as at the end of my shift). I got my shoes from zappos.com (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8305428/c/11366.html); they offer free shipping both ways, so if they don't fit you can easily return them.

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Yes, In New Zealand many nurses are wearing soft clog type shoes called, nothings, or frogs. Some are wearing cloggins. No more aching legs at night. I find them great and also you can dump them in a bucket of water and disenfect them. Oh yes they don't get smelly.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I love my crocs. Better than Dansko. But beware my hospital will not let us wear the ones with holes. Infection control.

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