Comfortable shoes for the ER

GleeGum, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

Dankso's are worth it. they will last a long time too. try the dankso outlet online.

One1, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

I'm a Reebok's fan. I can wear Zig tech or Real flex shoes for 12 hr shifts and walk out without any pain. You can always find some models on sale. My last pair cost about $40 on sale.

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

I wore Nike AV Court shoes (something like that?) until they wore out and then splurged on the danskos. Once you start working you can start putting aside money from your paychecks to get the danskos which I do love despite being totally skeptical about them. Once they break in (about a week for me) they are SO comfortable and I have no problems running in them when needed.

brainkandy87 · Jan 17, 2012

I've got a pair of New Balance 927's and I swear by them. My arches never hurt and my heels are never sore. AMAZING shoes.

MW927 : New Balance

nursegirl75 · Jan 17, 2012

@GleeGum- I checked the outlet out but I didn't see the clogs that I wanted :/ Its ok It will be the next pair of shoes I buy :)

@One1- That's a really good deal! :) can you tell me if you can buy that on-line? I don't have much time to shop and so have been going on-line for shoes :) Oh and how long did your shoes last?

@hiddencatRN- I am going to do that :) How were the Nike AV Court and how long did it last?

Christy1019, ASN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

[color=#990033]hands down, z-coils! my first three months in the er i went through 5 pairs of shoes b/c of pain r/t knee and back issues. then i saw a few coworkers w/these goofy looking shoes with a big coil for a heel and when one of them had me try them on i knew i'd never go back lol. although they are over your budge @ approx $200, they will last for a long time, when you need a new coil it is $30 to replace them and they will re-sole the shoes for $10 and then you feel like you have new shoes all over again. i have two pairs that have lasted me a few years and the only reason i need some new ones is that i stretched them out so they are too loose. you will have to get used to the heavier weight of the shoes but after a while you will think regular gym shoes feel like flip flops lol. if you don't have a store near you they do have a website, and the sizes are equal to whatever shoe size you normally wear. definately look into them, you won't regret it. :up:

One1, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2012

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@One1- That's a really good deal! :) can you tell me if you can buy that on-line? I don't have much time to shop and so have been going on-line for shoes :) Oh and how long did your shoes last?

I just looked online and found some for about $60,- up. I got mine in a mall. My last pair would have lasted longer than the app. 1 year I had them but I got kind of tired of all the blood and other bodily fluids that had landed on them and after a particularly *messy* pt I had I decided it was time for a new pair. You can get them in various upper materials though, some will be easier to clean than others. Dansko's might last longer but in my very personal opinion I hate them, I can't stand the design and they are superuncomfortable on my feet, even the broken-in ones I tried on.

cin123 · Jan 18, 2012

Alegria are by far the best!!

GucciBeaR143, BSN · Jan 18, 2012

Invest in good shoes! You can claim them as a write off. I love my MBT's. The puma's bioride series is good.

thelema13 · Jan 18, 2012

Asics or mizuno shoes, made for running but great ED shoes, prices range from $50-$200. Totally worth it. Go to a running store and have them analyze your gait, stride and heel strike. They will tell you if you are neutral, underpronator or overpronator

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jan 18, 2012

That is what I wear in my ED -- Nike SFB boots. Gotta love being a nurse in uniform!

In my civilian life, I loved my Danskos. Also, the Sketchers shape-ups were soooo comfortable.