Best shoes for nursing

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Only have been a nurse for about 3 years and quickly learning I am going through a lot of pairs of shoes. I do work a lot so they get a lot of use... Is there any shoes anyone would recommend that are durable AND comfortable most importantly. I have worn sneakers but really would like to get a real nursing shoe... What do you all wear to work ?

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I like running shoes or Sanitas. I switch between the two.

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Just ordered a pair of ITEM 97598395-1 Klogs Springfield from shoebuy.com with the 20% off allnurses promo email. They should be here 22 OCT. I'll let you know how they worked out.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
I like running shoes or Sanitas. I switch between the two.

I do a similar thing. I wear good running shoes a few times per week, but wear danskos most of the time. I buy special inserts for all my shoes, which can be replaced when they wear out.

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I do a similar thing. I wear good running shoes a few times per week, but wear danskos most of the time. I buy special inserts for all my shoes, which can be replaced when they wear out.

Me too. I have several pairs of Dansko and Sanita clogs, and like to switch it up by wearing good running shoes. I recently started wearing compression socks and I really think that they make a bigger difference than my shoe choice of the day.

Check 'em out:

Celeste Stein CMPS-1674 Therapeutic Compression Socks, 0.6 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXDI6RE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_VZijwbKN8HZ41

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Specializes in Critical Care and ED.

I swear by Merrell. I've had about 10 pairs and still have most of them. They last over a decade. I just can't wear them out! They're like tires for your feet!

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Specializes in Stepdown, PCCN.

It's going to come down to what you find the most comfortable for you. I like Danskos/Sanitas as others have said. My feet also love Birkenstocks and I switch out with Merrill barefoot shoes occasionally.

As a PP has said, I find my feet and legs are more tired and painful when I don't wear compression socks.

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

I have a pair of Danskos and a pair of Neria work clogs (by Crocs). My intentions was to have a couple of pairs to rotate. But for the past several weeks, I've only been wearing my Crocs. I have issues with one of my feet and the shoes don't completely take away the pain at the end of the day. But they make it much, much better.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I love both Danskos and running shoes (Nike Free). I mostly wear my Danskos but it's nice to get a break every so often.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
I love both Danskos and running shoes (Nike Free). I mostly wear my Danskos but it's nice to get a break every so often.

This is my exact shoe rotation! Love my Nike Frees for work!😀 they give my feet a break from my beloved danskos!

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