Comfy Shoes for Wide Feet?

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Specializes in Triage, Trauma, Ambulatory Care.

Does anyone have ideas on comfy shoes for wide feet? I wear a ww width. I don't mind if they are pricey as long as they are comfortable for being on my feet all day.

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Specializes in cardiac, ortho, med-surg.

klogs if you are allowed or are into that fit...i had the darndest time with foot pain pounding around on those hard floors for 12+ hours! i have seen others swear by dansko but they tortured me. klogs have many colors, including swirly pink and white ones that look like candy. do try them!:up:

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Birkenstocks. Heaven.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.
Birkenstocks. Heaven.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

New Balance has lots of sizes.

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I have a wide foot and terrible time finding comfortable shoes.

I bought a pair of Birkenstock shoes and didn't like them for quite some time -in fact quit wearing them for a while - took a long time to break in. I have worn Birkenstock sandles for years and expected the shoes to be the same. Now I like the shoes - only work PRN so not wearing them everyday. Not worth the $150+.

My absolute favorite work shoes are the SAS walking shoe. They are not cheap - run $100+ and last 3 times as long as the other shoes. Also come in a variety of widths. If I went back to working full time in staffing - would buy a new pair.

Tried Danskos and hated them - returned them. Felt like I was walking on wood.

New Balance is a good shoe - but I think SAS offers best support and comfort.

For non-nursing shoes - I also have a pair of black Earthshoes that I absolutely love. Don't know if they come in white or not. Hold up extremely well. Softspots are good too.

Good Luck!

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klogs if you are allowed or are into that fit...i had the darndest time with foot pain pounding around on those hard floors for 12+ hours! i have seen others swear by dansko but they tortured me. klogs have many colors, including swirly pink and white ones that look like candy. do try them!:up:

i googled them and they do look comfy. i think i'll try them out.

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Specializes in Psych/Rehab/Family practice/Oncology.

I'm a New Balance convert! Many of their styles come in wide width. Some brands of shoes claiming to be wide are not even close as far as I'm concerned. I just got a new pair on sale today at Kohl's. I usually get runners, which are lighter weight, not to mention, that's about all we do....RUN! Clogs and/or Crocks did not work for me. Not enough support, but some swear by them. Also, I have found that expensive does not necessarily translate into comfort. All that said, it has taken me years upon years of trial and error before finding the shoe for me.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

I buy New Balance 811; I get it in Men's sizes--they're wider. I also use arch support insoles to help w/the dreaded plantar fascitis.

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Specializes in Triage, Trauma, Ambulatory Care.

Thanks you guys! I will go take a look at the shoes you have mentioned so far. It seems that everyone who has worn them agrees about New Balance being very comfortable.

I was going to wear crocs, but we are not allowed to wear them because of the dreaded croc stop issue. To many people have hurt themselves at our facility.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

For the record, I wear New Balances at work. I just bought a pair of Nike Shox and they are WONDERFUL; I wear them to work out. I might just buy a pair for work as well.

Prmenrs, I have heard other people say good things about the New Balance 811s as well. I haven't been able to find them. Mine are 608s and they are great too.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

Arwen, I usually buy them online now, but I think I got them the 1st time @ one of those big sports stores like Big 5 or something like that.

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