Best shoes for nurses?

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Hi everyone!

I'm starting nursing school in January 2016. Our dress code states that shoes can be "white duty or all white athletic shoes." We cannot wear any open toe, open back, or multicolored sports shoes. I am looking into getting a pair now so that when I start I can have a comfortable, broken-in pair to use throughout the program. I've been doing my research and a lot of veteran nurses refer to the brand "Danskos" as one of the most comfortable for long shifts. I'm wondering if I should start with this brand. I have quite a high arch so I need lots of support. Would this brand help in that area? Anyone have recommendations for me?

Thank you all :)

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

Go to your local nursing/scrub store and try on a bunch of different styles it's the only way you will know what works for your feet.

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Specializes in Aesthetics, Med/Surg, Outpatient.

Same as above then shop online. clogoutlet.com is having a sale right now

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Specializes in Post Acute, Med/Surg, ED, Nurse Manager.

I am a CNA now and walk ALOT, plus being a nursing student. I see people wearing danskos but everytime i try them on my feet hurt. I love sketchers work shoes. The chant softies are my fav. My feet love them. I have had sesmoidities and arthritis for years. But I check with a pedometer i walk 14,000 plus steps a shift. My feet dont even hurt. My feet stay dry for showers, they are all leather and easily sanitized with wipes, non slip soles, and plain with no markings. I have black but i think they come in white too. I wouldnt trade them for anything.

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I love Danskos and have worn them for years. The thin about Danskos if you have to break them in. So I when I do that, I wear them for a few hours and then out my old shoes back on. I do this for about a week and then they are fine.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

Danskos are GREAT if you have high arches! I *LOVE* mine!!! I don't even have to put arch supports in them because the support is so good. I have to wear arch support inserts in my sneakers or my feet ache. My Danskos even have toe support in them. I just started my 1st nursing job as an RN and I do 12 hour shifts and the Danskos are wonderful. I wish I would have had them during nursing school. Our school also required all white shoes. Danskos aren't cheap. Mine were $135. But I feel they were worth every penny.

Some nurses also like "Klogs" brand. They are a bit more cushier & softer than Danskos, but didn't have as good arch support. I'd definitely go for the Danskos. Go to a nursing uniform store and try some on so you can see if you like them or not :up:

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I bought a pair of Grey's anatomy "Meredith". Love them. Like them better than danskos. Awesome arch support. Try a pair on if you have high arches. Mine are extremely high and fit me better than danskos

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