Best shoes for OR??

humblecirculator · Jul 24, 2008

I absolutely love :redbeathe my Dansko Professionals. I have been wearing them now for over a year (not the same pair tho, now I have 3 pairs...) I rarely sit down (even at lunch) and I have to say that my feet, legs, and back have never felt better after a day in the OR.

One downfall I would have to say about the DP's is that my feet get kinda sweaty, especially with cute lil socks...but with cotton socks (especially the Peds diabetic socks), sweat is not an issue!!

Honestly tho, you'll probably have to go thru trial and error before finding the best shoe for your feet, legs, and back.

I know a lot of peeps love those Crocs, but I've seen at least 6 people I work with get hurt in those things...the shoe stopped but they didn't...one even fell onto the back sterile table-and of course it was an ortho case with 7 trays of instruments that ALL had to be re-sterilized and obviously delayed the case... :banghead: ****** off my surgeon and then I had to deal with his nasty lil temper tantrums for the rest of the day. I say back away from the Crocs:nono:

GadgetRN71, ASN, RN · Jul 25, 2008

I found a GREAT new shoe... I used to swear by my Danskos.. I found www.thescandinaviancompany.com advertised in the AORN magazine. They had a coupon for 10% off... thought the shoes LOOKED cool, so I ordered a pair. They are THE MOST comfy work shoe I have EVER worn in 19 years of healthcare. They are much lighter than Dansko & don't feel as if I have bricks strapped to my feet. The patent leather clean up easily, I don't slip in them at all, have not tripped or rolled like I have in Crocs or Dansko. They are the best!!!

Just ordered a pair tonight...can't wait to try them. I wear a size 8(sometimes 81/2 in Dansko type shoes) so I ordered the 8.5/9 with a backstrap in Deep Sea blue. I figured this would be OK since sometimes I like to wear a thicker sock.

MsLeylaBar · Jul 26, 2008

just ordered a pair tonight...can't wait to try them. i wear a size 8(sometimes 81/2 in dansko type shoes) so i ordered the 8.5/9 with a backstrap in deep sea blue. i figured this would be ok since sometimes i like to wear a thicker sock.

i ordered one too!!! :chuckle the email after ordering was cute with graphics----

your handcrafted clogs are taking a trip,

aboard a swedish viking ship.

once landing on the united states coast ,

they'll be mailed to you via the u.s post.

estimated time of arrival: 2-3weeks.

thank you for ordering clogs by c&c sweden.

i hope it really is comfy like surgerynurse said. my legs/feet are still recovering from an 18 hour day/call.

GadgetRN71, ASN, RN · Jul 27, 2008

i ordered one too!!! :chuckle the email after ordering was cute with graphics----
your handcrafted clogs are taking a trip,
aboard a swedish viking ship.
once landing on the united states coast ,
they'll be mailed to you via the u.s post.

estimated time of arrival: 2-3weeks.

thank you for ordering clogs by c&c sweden.

i hope it really is comfy like surgerynurse said. my legs/feet are still recovering from an 18 hour day/call.

i know!! that email was adorable..the one thing i couldn't find on the website was how they ran size wise. i hope i got the right size.

surgerynurse70 · Jul 28, 2008

If you 2 don't like the Scandinavian clogs, I will be SHOCKED!!!! Several people I've worked with have worn them, loved them, but were a bit put off by the price. My mom always said if you're going to splurge, do it on your feet.

I'm eager to get a pair in another color, but my hubby is giving me grief..."You've got 2 feet. Why do you need ANOTHER pair of work shoes?" They just don't get it, do they?

GadgetRN71, ASN, RN · Aug 17, 2008

I just got my C&C clogs today(Saturday) and they seem like they are going to be great! They feel more "springy" and cushioned than Danskos..The only problem I foresee is I'm going to want more pairs-I have a big shoe fetish!:chuckle

cdsga · Aug 20, 2008

C&C of Sweden make the best clogs my feet never hurt and I work on them over 8 hours each day--solid:up:

GadgetRN71, ASN, RN · Aug 20, 2008

OK, I've worn my C&C clogs for the past 2 days and they are great...I have my eye on the leopard patterned ones next!

The soles of the shoes feel so soft-I haven't really had to break them in like my previous shoes. Don't get me wrong-I still like my Sanitas, but these C&C shoes are unbelievable. :up: :heartbeatOh, and they feel very safe, the bottoms of the shoes are sturdy and there is lots of traction.

cdsga · Aug 20, 2008

I have the leopards and the flowers

Will order more--but they have a daily wear lifespan of about 2 years.

Glad you like them.

inspir8tion · Sep 20, 2008

OK, I've worn my C&C clogs for the past 2 days and they are great...I have my eye on the leopard patterned ones next!
The soles of the shoes feel so soft-I haven't really had to break them in like my previous shoes. Don't get me wrong-I still like my Sanitas, but these C&C shoes are unbelievable.:heartbeatOh, and they feel very safe, the bottoms of the shoes are sturdy and there is lots of traction.

I am looking to order some of these and I saw that you got a half size bigger than your regular shoe size. I was wondering if the sizing is off a half size and they fit you perfectly or if you wish you had gotten the size 8's. Thanks! I can't wait to get shoes the work for me! :yeah:

cdsga · Sep 20, 2008

no i ordered my regular shoe size and they worked fine even with socks.:heartbeat:up:

cdsga · Sep 20, 2008

i usually wear a size 9 and i got the size that was comparable to that. oh and i don't have any slippage with these shoes even when having to run.

My feet don't hurt after 12 hours at all.

I am different though. I can't wear flat shoes. I have always sort of walked on my toes. I know I'm weird. Guess I always wanted to be a ballerina, or develop fabulous calves. But wearing flat shoes like birks really make my feet and legs very tired and achy.