Comfortable Nursing shoes

[newmom27]

Hey guys,

can someone pleease tell me the name of the best comfortable nursing shoes and where I can purchase them. NEED THEM RIGHT AWAY!

[blueberrybon]

sure is a weird name for a comfortable shoe don't you think? crocs. i went to their website and found out:

why name a shoe "crocs"?

we came up with the name "crocs" because crocodiles are tough and strong animals with no natural predators. crocodiles are equally good in land and water and live for a very long time, a great description of our crocs™ shoes!

well our shoes may not have natural predators, but the feet that wear them sure do, it's called body weight and the amount of time we are upright!

personally, i found a brand called "naot" at a store called "walk in comfort" and my feet are happy.

i've been told that switching shoes halfway through the day is a wonderful way to keep feet happy, but i keep forgetting to bring in an extra pair.

blue

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Boy, this depends on your feet! Crocs and NurseMates leave me limping. Never tried Danskos. Now I swear by Birkenstocks.

[itsmyturn]

Well, I love my Cerokee Rockers! They are the lightest shoe I have ever owned, made to stay white and I spend about 10 hrs a day in them standing up and no pain in my feet or calves! during my CNA clinicals I noticed people hurting and that is when I noticed that my feet were not! I paid about 50 bucks for them on Allheart.com and will definately get another pair.

[caliotter3]

I have found cheap all white shoes that were good at Mervyns many years ago and have also used Payless shoes. My best pair, though, were a pair of Naturalizer all white shoes that I got on sale for only $15 that were sized a half size small for me. The shoe sales person said that actually it is better to have your shoes a little on the tight side. I found out they were right. I loved those shoes and wore them out.

[NursKris82]

Definitely Landau RX. They are s comfortable! I keep rebuying then when they get worn or dirty. They cost about $40.00. The only downside, they have the strap, but no heels- so if you have winters liek we do in MI you really can't wear them during these months (unless you put another pair in and switch to these once on dry ground). Anyway- I love them.

[Laughs-a-lot, RN]

I love quarks, they are like the crocs, but are more contoured to support your arch, and like walking on cushy clouds. Also no holes on top. I work 12hr shifts and love them. I had a pair of Rockers that cost me twice as much and they are sitting in the closet, I was not too impressed with them. One thing I can say. Had a pt with sudden lower GI bleed, started to bleed out on BSC, she was losing consciousness, it took 4 of us to pick her up and get her into bed, afterward, I look down and notice my shoes are totally splattered in blood. Luckily I grabbed a bleach wipe and they cleaned up very easily. You can also throw them in washer.

[BayouLPN]

I like the KLOGS brand. Will last a long time and you just change out the inner sole instead of buying a new pair. They come in a variety of colors and styles. I have 3 different pairs.

[tjennings]

I am an RN in the pain center and all our physicians say that Danskos are the worst shoe for nurses for the reason that they were designed for surgeons who stand all day long. While walking, Danskos do not offer arch support for those on the go, but are wonderful if your job consists of mostly standing they are the shoe for you. For nurses, they recommend New Balance.

[hs0021]

...anyone remember "tretorns"??

lol. i had a red pair of tretorns a long time ago and i remember them being the most comfortable shoes ever!!!

[loriboz24]

Timberland Pro Series..... They are wonderful, comfy and affordable. I bought them at a local uniform shop but the sell them even cheaper on Amazon.

[Chris NS]

crocs are nice ones

[metabolicfrolic]

I have the Dansko's maryjane style that I've been wearing daily for over a year and a half, two years now. I like them and don't experience any ankle-rolling. I agree with the feeling of wearing "bricks" though!

Crocs made me slip and trip. Embarrassing. I gave one pair away and rarely use the other pair I have left.

I've worked in medical admin but truly put my Dansko's to the test working retail while I wait for nursing school. I thought my feet were hurting in them until I tried wearing another clog for a 12 hour shift, and wow! I haven't made that mistake again! Dansko's it is! If I could wear tennis shoes I would (Nike SHOX are the best!), but I can't.

Working on my feet for years (waitressing, bartending anyone?) has taught me a few things about footwear. Number one is that wearing good quality, supportive socks can make all the difference in the world. I can get by in almost any shoe if I wear the right sock. I bought a pack of cute socks from Lydia's recently for $10 thinking they must be substantial coming from a nursing supply vendor, but they're seriously only tissue thick. No way will that work!

Second is to alternate your shoes. This really helps to lessen foot, back, and calf fatigue.

Third, consider supportive hosiery. I occasionally wear compression hose or socks when I know it's going to be a loooooooong day. They really help to save my legs from fatigue.

Fourth, how about inserts? Here's another way to revive old shoes or make a cheapie clog work. Inserts make the soles more comfy.

Lastly, consider going by a local sneaker store to have your feet analyzed. The sales people will give you recommendations for shoes based on how your feet distribute pressure/weight and what activity you'll be doing.