Best shoes for school

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I will be beginning nursing school next month. I am curious as to what kind of shoes everyone is purchasing or has purchased for school. We are required to wear all-white shoes and I am having a hard time finding shoes that fit the color bill but are still comfortable. I was going for a tennis shoe but I was interested in knowing if other students are choosing nursing shoes such as nursemates over a tennis shoe.

Thanks for your input.

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I have two pair, one for school and the other is only for clinical days. The pair I use for school are Dr. Scholls with the "shape-up" soles, and then my other pair are Skechers Shape-up slip resistant in all white. I love both of them. No back-aches or achy feet.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I had NurseMates, which were okay, then I switched to Crocs which I really liked.

Of course, now I love my Danskos lol

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For clinicals--all whites--

Dillards stores or dillards.com have an all white, leather uppers, shoe by Reebok--Comfort Deluxe DMX KC, my box says--for $40, last time I bought a pair, last summer. Laces or 2 Velcro straps. (Also aval. in black, I believe, for an off-unit shoe.) Women's sizes I'm not familiar with; for men, whole & half sizes, in medium & wide.

There was a post about this recently, on the main Nurses page.

A little stiff the first day, leading to soreness in the great toe joints. Fine after that.

HTH.

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I have Danskos and Alegria shoes.

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I bought some air maxes and added some amazing insoles!

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I have all white sketchers. Very cushy and comfy. They have a tiny bit of silver on them but it's ok with my school.

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I have Crocs Saffron nursing shoes. I really like them. I want to get a black pair to wear day to day.

I also bought a pair of Shape-Ups. I wore them once, my right knee hurt so bad I thought it was going to rot off and it's hurt ever since... I can't say for sure that it was the shoes but I don't like them.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.
I have all white sketchers. Very cushy and comfy. They have a tiny bit of silver on them but it's ok with my school.

I got the sketchers work. All white. They seem comfy, but I will know for sure when I start clinicals next month.

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Specializes in PD,Nxstage,hemo.

I would say Dansko"s. one pair can last you 2-3 yrs easy. They are a little pricey but well worth the money. They are really good for your legs and knees.

C.

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I tried on a pair of Danskos but it was like standing on concrete for me! So, there aren't any "best" shoes for everyone because what some find super comfy, others don't.

On another "best shoes" thread, lots of people said they wear regular athletic shoes and they're great for their feet. Me? I cringe at the thought.

So, its best to try lots of different shoes and see what works best for you, although these types of threads DO give us a starting point with ideas!

Good luck!

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I tried on Danskos too, and they were the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever put on me feet!!

For this semester (my first), I just had super cheap sneakers ($12 from Walmart), and while they were okay, I realized that I need better shoes for the rest of school.

I'm probably gonna get the Spring Step Gretas (http://www.shoebuy.com/spring-step-greta/119252). I tried them on in the store, and they seem very comfortable and supportive, and the price isn't bad!

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