Heeled shoes? Which ones are the most comfortable footwear with 2 inch+ heels?

Nonyvole, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2015

Danskos and Sanitas both teens to have higher heels, but why do you want heels that are two-plus inches? It ends up being a safety hazard, because let's face it, the higher you get with your shoes, the less stability you have.

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Feb 9, 2015

I don't think that a 2 inch heel will jibe with most clinical dress codes... heel heights are mandated by OSHA regs for similar jobs. Patient care requires too much bending, lifting, etc.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2015

When did a 2" heel become "mid"?

Danskos will make you taller, if that's your concern, by using thicker soles. The heels are close to 2" but they aren't 2" taller than the soles, so your feet will not be compromised when you have to run in an emergency. Go to the store and try some on, and try running, squatting, bending, and carrying before you buy. If they aren't so comfortable that you forgot you were wearing them for all that, they're the wrong shoes for a clinical job.

Zyrv · Feb 10, 2015

Danskos and Sanitas both teens to have higher heels, but why do you want heels that are two-plus inches? It ends up being a safety hazard, because let's face it, the higher you get with your shoes, the less stability you have.

True, but not all heeled footwear are uncomfortable, less stable, heavy etc etc. And for nursing, we can only obviously wear shoes. Just looking for ones with a bit more heel, rather than flat shoes. Flat shoes don't give you the support that you need either.

Zyrv · Feb 10, 2015

When did a 2" heel become "mid"?

Danskos will make you taller, if that's your concern, by using thicker soles. The heels are close to 2" but they aren't 2" taller than the soles, so your feet will not be compromised when you have to run in an emergency. Go to the store and try some on, and try running, squatting, bending, and carrying before you buy. If they aren't so comfortable that you forgot you were wearing them for all that, they're the wrong shoes for a clinical job.

Thicker soles sound good. Anyway will do that.

Nonyvole, BSN, RN · Feb 10, 2015

Trust me, you can get plenty of support with sneakers. Just don't go for the lowest-priced, or be prepared to purchase supplementary insoles.

My favorite pair of shoes to wear for a 12-hour shift came from Payless Shoe Source with a pair of Dr. Sholl's insoles. They allow me to do everything that I need to do - except reach the top shelves of things, but hey, I'm definitely below average in the height department - and unlike my Danksos, I don't worry about tripping over nothing. I also have a pair of Sketcher's Memory Foam sneakers that are just as nice.

And as for the shoes that you linked? Worthless. For anything that requires you to do anything but sit.

pinkiepieRN · Feb 11, 2015

True, but not all heeled footwear are uncomfortable, less stable, heavy etc etc. And for nursing, we can only obviously wear shoes. Just looking for ones with a bit more heel, rather than flat shoes. Flat shoes don't give you the support that you need either.

There are flat shoes and then there are "flats". I don't think you'll catch many nurses wearing unsupportive shoes. And do heels really go with scrub and clinical attire?

cmj806 · Feb 15, 2015

You don't have to wear shoes. You can wear sneakers. Danskos damage your feet over time because of how heavy they are. Ive head several surgeries on my feet and my orthopedic surgeon says danskos are awful. A lot of her patients are nurses that wear them. I have been a surgical technologist for 2 years and I am also in nursing school currently, I work long days and am on my feet for a long time in the OR. A good pair of sneakers is more than adequate.

Zyrv · Feb 15, 2015

Trust me, you can get plenty of support with sneakers. Just don't go for the lowest-priced, or be prepared to purchase supplementary insoles.
My favorite pair of shoes to wear for a 12-hour shift came from Payless Shoe Source with a pair of Dr. Sholl's insoles. They allow me to do everything that I need to do - except reach the top shelves of things, but hey, I'm definitely below average in the height department - and unlike my Danksos, I don't worry about tripping over nothing. I also have a pair of Sketcher's Memory Foam sneakers that are just as nice.
And as for the shoes that you linked? Worthless. For anything that requires you to do anything but sit.

Sneakers? Are you not told to wear black, leather, covered footwear?

Zyrv · Feb 15, 2015

There are flat shoes and then there are "flats". I don't think you'll catch many nurses wearing unsupportive shoes. And do heels really go with scrub and clinical attire?

Not heels. Lol. Heeled shoes. And yes, there are nurses who wear the wrong footwear and end up with blisters and have to buy new pairs of shoes.

Zyrv · Feb 15, 2015

You don't have to wear shoes. You can wear sneakers. Danskos damage your feet over time because of how heavy they are. Ive head several surgeries on my feet and my orthopedic surgeon says danskos are awful. A lot of her patients are nurses that wear them. I have been a surgical technologist for 2 years and I am also in nursing school currently, I work long days and am on my feet for a long time in the OR. A good pair of sneakers is more than adequate.

Do you have any other experience with other shoe brands? But cheers for that.