Good nursing shoes

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Oct 5, 2003

The Dr. Scholl's GelSol shoes from Wal-mart. Cheap AND oh-so comfy.

I absolutely detest the Birkenstock ones, they had zero arch support. The Nursemates shoes felt like blocks of wood tied to my feet and had the same comfort level minus splinters. Not paying a crapload of money for marginal shoes.

Teshiee · Oct 5, 2003

Anywears are great, too!!!!!! And they are reasonably priced.

NurseSDP · Oct 5, 2003

I swear by Birkenstock clogs...I can work 12+ hours in them and not come home aching. Plus, they come in both narrow and wide sizes. They also can be ordered with non-skid soles, though the regular ones are fine. They can be found in slingback and fullback styles (Tokyo and London are the style names I believe).

BarbPick · Oct 5, 2003

I have been in practice for 28 years, can you imagine how many kinds of shoes I have tried and worn?

I like SAS, but they are 100 dollars a pair. My mom told me about this one and I have been wearing them for 7 years. Cobbie Cuddlers. Not from the Cobbie Cuddler Store at $73.00, but from Kmart for $21.95 for the same exact shoe. Kmart bought into Cobbie Cuddlers and now carry the whole line including great everyday shoes.

SueRN916 · Oct 5, 2003

I used to come in off a 12 hour shift and cry because my feet and knees hurt sooooo bad. My sons finally talked me into trying Birkenstocks. They were a Godsend. They are a little pricey and they take a few days to break in (I would wear them 2 -3 hours and then switch back to my other nursing shoes for a couple of hours.) I can now pull a 12 hour shift without any problems!

Ruby Vee, BSN · Oct 5, 2003

I'm a happy Danskos wearer as well. I had a lot of problems with my knees, and was wearing walking shoes with orthotics -- but still had problems. A physical therapist I was working with recommended Danskos or Birkenstocks, and I tried both. The Birks just don't seem to have enough cushioning for my overweight self, but the Danskos are perfect. I'm a convert!

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Oct 5, 2003

I have right knee ligament problems, tw doctors told me the worst thing to wear with knee problems were the Brikenstock clogs.

wayover20 · Oct 6, 2003

I have 28year ER nursing feet. Bought my first pair ever of New Balance and they're awesome!! A great price too.

NICURNtobe · Oct 6, 2003

Check out shoesforcrews.com - I have the worst time with any kind of shoe and these are heaven sent!! They're made for anyone standing for long periods of time. I LOVE THEM!!!

ladytraviler · Oct 13, 2003

I personally like the Z-Coil shoes. They can be adjusted to the width of your foot and reduce aches and pains of being on your feet.

LadyBugRN · Oct 14, 2003

I bought a pair of Dansko clogs and i developed painful callouses on the soles of my feet. I paid $90.00 for the pair! I also bought Dr. Scholl's inserts without relief. I am on my feet 7.5 hours in a day at my place of work. I bought a pair of "Easy Spirit, $39.95. Very comfortable! Easy to keep clean. I will buy another pair to wear on alternate days. I love my "Easy Spirit" shoes.

live4today, RN · Oct 14, 2003

LadyBugRN...I, too, wear Easy Spirits, but find they don't offer me the side support my feet need because my feet tend to pronate outwards. (hope I got that right?) Anyhoo...I need some side support for my flat feet. :)