crocs aint working for me!

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Specializes in Tele.

I've been using my crocs brand name shoes for a few moths at work- but feel that my feet are hurting me! I do not understand why!? I've been told that these are the best shoes- but now I feel like my feet are throbing when I come from work!

what is the best shoe out there that can help me with throbbing feet after a long 12 hour night shift??

I don't care the price- as long as it's not over $100 for a pair.

thanks!

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Pop for a pair of Birkenstocks.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Home health, UR, Case manageme.

I would buy a pair of the best walking shoes that you can find. New Balance, Reeboks, Nike, whatever fits your feet the best. You need a new pair every 6 months or so because they breakdown. Good arch supports are what you need!

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Specializes in Tele.

just bought a pair of new balance today! thanks

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

I have a pair of NB as well as a pair of Nike Shox. You might want to investigate with a podiatrist whether you need orthotics as well. :)

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Specializes in NICU, PEDS, M/S, DOU, ICU, REHAB.

I just bought "Klogs". They feel awesome already, so good I can't describe. It has the Gel Sole already in them so they still fit right. They were a good price also, I paid $50.00. They are very popular here in Florida. Everyone I know from Nurses to Chefs, recommended these to me.

Here is the website:

http://www.klogs.com/whyKlogs.cfm

So if the New Balance wears out, might want to try them on.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
just bought a pair of new balance today! thanks

I have a pair of NB as well as a pair of Nike Shox. You might want to investigate with a podiatrist whether you need orthotics as well. :)

For me, the New Balance and orthotic combination has been a heavenly cocktail for my feet. In fact, my feet hurt more when I take them off than when I am wearing both. Cheers for the podiatrist who suggested this combination!:up::bow::bowingpur

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I just bought "Klogs". They feel awesome already, so good I can't describe. It has the Gel Sole already in them so they still fit right. They were a good price also, I paid $50.00. They are very popular here in Florida. Everyone I know from Nurses to Chefs, recommended these to me.

Here is the website:

http://www.klogs.com/whyKlogs.cfm

So if the New Balance wears out, might want to try them on.

They do look wonderful...:D:bow:

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I have a lot of problems with my feet, and was worried about what I would do when clinicals started. An acquaintance told me she wore SAS shoes, and had done so for years with no problems, and she is on her feet all day. I bought a pair about 10 months ago and have worn them at every clinical day, with great results. The rest of me may be tired, but my feet don't hurt a bit. The shoes are holding up really well too. Cost me $125, but worth not having to be in pain.

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I wear New Balance too - crocs don't work at all for me.

A trip to a podiatrist is a good idea.

steph

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.

Are you using the croc's Specialist or Specialist vent? These are the ones with a higher arch and more support. When I put on a pair of the regular crocs, my feet ache and throb; but, not so when I wear the Specialist style. The only complaint would be the sweaty feet when it is hot, accompanied by the noisy squeak or pseudo fart noise when I walk.

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Specializes in Me Surge.
pseudo fart noise when I walk.

Thanks for the laugh

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