Any male nurses here have good things to say about Dansko's?

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.

I'm in the market for a new work shoe and have been doing my research. My gf who is also an RN swears by Dansko's as i see many others on this board do as well. I however have yet to see any comments from the men on this issue

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.

I am a former chef/restaurateur that is just starting NS.

Chef's all over the world wear Dansko's (they call 'em Sanitas everywhere else). They are considered the best shoe for 14 hour days in a kitchen. They are supportive but unlike crocs they provide excellent protection against slips, spills, falling knives, boiling soup, pans of hot grease etc.

I have gone through serveral pairs in my career. I just bought a new pair for my clinicals - wouldn't dream of working on my feet without 'em. Safety is a big concern for me - both in terms of slips and dropping sharps on me feet. I feel safe in Danskos and my Morton's Neuroma is very fussy about the kind the shoes I put on me feet.

Fit is very very important. I urge you to buy your first pair from a retailer where you can try them on. Remember they are clogs, not shoes. Your heel will move up and down rather than being stationary to the back fo the shoe. If you have worn cowboy boots the feeling is similar.

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.
I am a former chef/restaurateur that is just starting NS.

Chef's all over the world wear Dansko's (they call 'em Sanitas everywhere else). They are considered the best shoe for 14 hour days in a kitchen. They are supportive but unlike crocs they provide excellent protection against slips, spills, falling knives, boiling soup, pans of hot grease etc.

I have gone through serveral pairs in my career. I just bought a new pair for my clinicals - wouldn't dream of working on my feet without 'em. Safety is a big concern for me - both in terms of slips and dropping sharps on me feet. I feel safe in Danskos and my Morton's Neuroma is very fussy about the kind the shoes I put on me feet.

Fit is very very important. I urge you to buy your first pair from a retailer where you can try them on. Remember they are clogs, not shoes. Your heel will move up and down rather than being stationary to the back fo the shoe. If you have worn cowboy boots the feeling is similar.

I have worked as a chef (small grill chef) in the past and i know all too well the rigors of working in a busy kitchen when you're slammed. i would hold your opinion as an authority over many other's.

Thank you kind sir and much luck with your classes

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Specializes in Neuro, Med-surg..

How do Dansko's run in terms of size? I wear a 43 in Birkenstocks - are Danskos comparable?

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