Hey all, I'm looking for your input on what you find the best and most comfortable shoe is , to wear if you work in the OR. When I worked in the ICU years ago, I found my Dansko's to be pretty comfortable. Any feedback/recommendations greatly appreciated. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feb 16 by UndecidedRNBSN, BSN UndecidedRNBSN has 1 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Urology First Assist. 64 Posts; 3,041 Profile Views I have Kuru’s and they are the BEST!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feb 16 by FurBabyMom, MSN, RN FurBabyMom has 8 years experience as a MSN, RN. 1 Follower; 1 Article; 789 Posts; 24,951 Profile Views If you're used to wearing Danskos - there is nothing wrong with them. I have a pair at work. I also have Calzuros and a pair of tennis shoes at work. Depends on the day which I wear. If I'm assigned to scrub and stand all day, I may not wear my Danksos. This is probably more personal preference than anything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feb 17 by Ruby Vee, BSN Ruby Vee has 40 years experience as a BSN and specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching. 11 Followers; 66 Articles; 13,948 Posts; 172,008 Profile Views Danskos have the best arch support. But what shoes are most comfortable will depend upon your feet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feb 17 by ORoxyO 267 Posts; 5,880 Profile Views It really depends on your feet. For me, the best I have found is my wide new balance 1540v2 shoes with Dr scholls inserts. Anything else is pure pain after a long day. I swear by them so much that my closet shelf is full of them in case they are discontinued! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apr 11 by Jeckrn1 46 Posts; 246 Profile Views Ones that are comfortable for you and give good support. I change my shoes out about every 6 months just because the way I wear them out. If you buy cheap shoes your feet will not like you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 7 by PositiveVibesRN 12 Posts; 689 Profile Views I developed Plantar Fasciitis my first year in the OR. Brutal. Nothing helped and I dealt with it for over a year... until I bought some Adidas Ultra Boost! I swear by them. Look up how their technology works. Great investment! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 13 by ST2ORBSNRN, ADN, BSN ST2ORBSNRN has 27 years experience as a ADN, BSN and specializes in Adult Orthopedic + Neuro Spine. 1 Post; 219 Profile Views I have worn Dansko’s for over 20 years with no problems (5-8 hr. shifts as a Surgical Technologist). However, now I am a bit older, heavier, and working 3-12 hr shifts per week as a Circulator & Scrub... Dansko's do not work for me on a 12+hour shift. I have also had problems with Plantar Fasciitis (taping my feet helped for my Plantar Fasciitis)... I now wear HOKA, and days where I walk less than 10 miles in a 12 hour shift they are fine. But just this week, I walked over 30 miles during my 3-12+ hours shift... one day this week I had a 12 and was on call and the HOKA’s weren't working... I truly think with that many miles in a day on my feet these days + my age and weight, I do not think they make a shoe that will help with the pain from that kind of milage daily... I added Ibuprofen this week and it helped (I’m not suggesting medication just saying what worked for me)... I am looking at KURU’s (*Thanks, UndicidedRNBSN RN*) and hoping to find something to help... I have even considered changing my shoes to a different pair during my 12 hour shift... Good luck finding your work shoe... 27 years working in the OR and I haven’t really found a “best” shoe... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
