Best shoes while on the floor???

[ICURN08]

What are the best (most comfortable) shoes to wear while on the floor for that long 12-13+ hour day? I've tried Crocs, Nike's, K-Swiss, and Asics and my feet are still killin' me by about mid-day! I've noticed some nurses on my floor are wearing Born, Merrell and Dansko clogs-type looking things. However, I can't wear Dansko due to my extremely flat feet, I don't have much of an arch. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!!!!

[buster4]

I have been R.N. since 1990, OB, labor and delivery for 11 years, 12 hour shifts. I used to buy the expensive nike sneakers every six months.. my back and legs killed me... Until someone on the floor was wearing Birkenstocks.... I tried them... than was 8 years ago and I have never worn anything else since.

Once you start wearing them, you will never wear anything else.. I not only wear them at work.. but I have casual Birkenstocks that I wear away from work..

You can order them online at www.footprints.com I think they have a 3 month test walk or something... also another site is www.birkenstockexpress.com they don't have the test walk though..

Hope this helps!! (oh they are a little expensive but well worth it)

[CMColumbus]

I love z coils, worth every penny. I have crocs, Asics, Nursemates, and a few other brands. Nothing compares to the comfort of z coils.

What one person loves, another person hates. Try out various pairs and see what works best for you. I spend as much money as I have to in order to keep my feet happy. If my feet aren't happy then I'm not happy.

[Cindy1008RN]

CMColumbus, I agree totally. You only get one set of feet :) I too spend what I have to in order to take care of my feet while working.