Best Brand of Shoes

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i have to get a new pair of shoes to wear to clinicals when they start and i was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good brand?

thanks

I love my Birchenstocks. I got them about 10 years ago and had them resoled and recorked about 2 years ago. They are nice and wide and are easy on the feet. I leave them at work and wear other shoes back and forth to reduce wear and leave the germs at work.

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Dont feel lonely I have very wide feet also. I have a extremely hard time finding shoes to fit me. Specially shoes to wear to work. Knowing that Im going to be standing on them the biggest part of my 12 hour shift. However I found a pair of Rebocks white tennis shoes and they come in XX wide and they are very comfortable. There not really heavy and there the non-skid shoes so you dont have to worry about falling while your at work. Ive had my share of that.

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easy spirit numerous types I love, I can wear then usually the first day I get them all day long

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Specializes in Retired - ER, School Health, Quality, Case Managem.

I'm a Dansko fan!!! I've worn them for about 12 years!!! I often try other brands (like Merrell, Birkenstocks, athletic shoes, and nurse shoes) but ALWAYS go back to Danskso. I wear the professional style. I not only wear them for work, I wear them for play too. I have a variety of styles: from gray flannel to red suede to black mary janes -- plus others!! I love my Danskos!!

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I'm in the same situation --trying to find the right pair of shoes. I recently transferred from management back to a floor nursing position. I used to wear adidas, but can't find the ones that I liked. Right now I have a pair of Quarks that work good on the first 12-hour day, but not so wonderful on day two. I haven't tried three in a row yet. :angryfire

Quarks are nice, but not enough arch support. I'll probably check out Danskos.

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I have recently tried Merrells, I'm pleased. I guess I need to try the Dansko since I spend so much time on my feet OUCH!

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Specializes in Corrections, neurology, dialysis.
She had quite a few varicose veins from being on her feet all of her life, and her one big regret was not wearing support hose.

Usually I say "Mom is always right," but in this case I disagree.

Varicose veins are hereditary. My ex-husband has them. His mother had them. Neither of them did much on their feet that I know of. She was a housewife. My ex has worked mostly office jobs his whole career.

My poor daughters will probably develolp them some day.

Anyway there isn't much you can do to prevent it. Support hose make them feel better but doesn't prevent them. So leave those pantyhose in the drawer and hope you got your Dad's genes.;)

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After trying several brands including Danskos, Birkenstock, New Balance, Nursemates etc I have chosen Crocs as my favorites. I can wear them 16 hours and feel great. I have not had any problems with them at all, not even slipping on wet floors. I have converted many nurses on my unit to them, even my daughter! Just my opinion, hope it helps.

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Specializes in LTC.

there is a shoe out called Z-Coil. to wonderful to explain. very ugly but i now dance through 16 hour shifts and my back and legs feel brand new. big price around $200.00 but you can replace the springs for $40.00 and they dont usually need replacement for 3 year mark.

see if you can find these shoes online. i am so impressed.

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I also have a wide foot and New Balance by far is the best for me. I have tried every major brand out there and always go back to those.

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i wear nike shox. since i got them i don't ever come home with my feet hurting. they are pricey, but worth the money.

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Specializes in Urgent Care.

A little something to help you all with your feet, I learned this from an old Sergeant in Uncle Sams Infantry. Wear a pair of knee high nylons under your socks. We thought he was just telling us that so he could make fun of us when he caught his rough, tough grunts wearing nylons. And it not only gives you a bit of support in your calves, but cuts down on friction, which then reduces sweating, which then helps keep blisters away, reduces callusing, and your dry feet stay warmer when you stop moving.

But just dont tell anybody I might be wearing nylons, I dont know why I still almost find it embarrasing.:lol2:

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