ER nurses...what shoes??

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing, Endoscopy Nursing, me.

Do you wear...we are on our feet for our whole shifts sometimes...I myself swear by clogs..always have.. I have 4pairs..1 dansko..1 modellista..1 rocket dog.... and a pair of crocs..i cannot wear anything but clogs as my feet kill me...what about you????

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SAS shoes.....best $120 I've ever spent

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Specializes in ICU,ER.

Nike Shox for me.

A good idea would be to go to a store that sells athletic shoes.... most have a chart or guide that shows what shoes are best for your individual needs.

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Specializes in Day Surgery/Infusion/ED.

Crocs, baby!

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Specializes in Trauma/ED.

Most of our dept wears either Dansko's or Crocs...myself it's Crocs all the way baby! My feet still hurt on those especially "fun" shifts however.

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Specializes in ER (My favorite), NICU, Hospice.

I swear by Crocs. They are the best. Best of luck.

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I think whatever works best for each individual. I've tried crocs and don't like them.

I buy whatever decent athletic shoe is on sale . . usually try to stay with New Balance.

I do refuse to go over $50 though - hence the looking for shoe sales.

(funny, I WILL spend $100 on my hair every six weeks)

steph

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Specializes in Cardiac & Vascular Surg.

Hi there,

I swear by my Crocs. I bought a pair of Nike Shox when they came out paid almost $200 and they were worn out and uncomfortable in 3-4mths. I have been wearing crocs ever since. I think for $35 they are a much better investment and I can sterilize they easily!

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Specializes in Trauma Administration/Level I Trauma.

Crocs hands down :wink2:

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

I do PRN in the ER, and on those days i wear my Eaay Spirit walking shoes. Crocs are fine if i'm walking slower and standing in one place, other than that, i need something that stays on my feet better.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC, Rehabiliation Nursing.

I love crocs, but I swear to God, I keep tripping over nothing when I wear them!! There must be something seriously wrong with me!

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Specializes in NA, Stepdown, L&D, Trauma ICU, ER.

I do that too!!! It's worse when they've been washed recently, must get all the dust off and make the soles a little less slick. It's not just you

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