Best Nursing Shoes, Expert Advice to Choose

[moe313]

I researched the best nursing shoes as I started noticing increasing foot, knee, and lower back fatigue during my 12-hour shifts. I have been experiencing sore feet and aching legs after every long day, and it's honestly making work feel harder than it should be. I went through reviews from trusted sources like nurse blogs, healthcare product guides, and real nurse testimonials and after comparing many options these two kept coming up as the top choices:

Dansko Nursing Womens Professional Shoes

https://www.amazon.com/Dansko-Womens-Professional-Patent-Petrol/dp/B001UV3FW8

clove Forte Shoes for Doctors & Nurses, Fluid Resistant, Easy to Clean, Slip Resistant, Comfortable for 12+ Hour Standing, Elastic No-Tie Laces, Sneakers for Men & Women, Sand Light & Blue Color

https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Light-Blue-Womens-Forte/dp/B0DXLXBV9F

however, I am having trouble deciding which one would be better for me and I would love to get your expert advice and hoping maybe some experienced nurses or healthcare professionals on this forum can also share their advice.
I usually work long shifts walking and standing constantly on hard floors, and I need something that's comfortable, supportive, and slip-resistant — but I'm torn between a sleek sneaker style and something designed more specifically for work. any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

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[Emergent, RN]

There is no best shoe. I personally wear Merrell Dassies. They are slip-on, they feel secure on my feet, and they support my high arches.

Everybody has a different shaped foot. What works for one person won't work for another. If you are having problems, I would advise having a professional evaluate your feet and give recommendations. Or experiment, and see what works for you.

I personally can't tolerate heels at all, they throw my posture off. Ever since I was a kid I couldn't wear uncomfortable shoes. I also like a lot of room for my toes to spread out, and a lot of modern shoes cramp the toes. I've always treated my feet very well, and so I have very healthy looking feet in my older years. But what works for my feet wouldn't work for somebody else's with flat arches, and a different shaped foot.