MY FEET HURT Shoe question

stidget99 · Sep 6, 2005

Many threads on here re: shoes and who thinks what brand is best.

My vote.........Birkenstocks

peaceful · Sep 6, 2005

I Love Comfort from Sears has my vote. Surprise the heck out of me these shoes were so comfortable and stopped my feet and leg pain after 12 hr shifts.

This may seem silly...but what kind of shoes have you found do your feet some justice after working 12 hour shifts?
My shoes seem to break down after a month or so. I have tried Easy Spirit..NIKE...Avia..Brooks...New Balance...
Has anyone tried Z Coil?
Ive found that if you dont have the right shoes..your back..legs..everything HURTS!
Do any of you wear support hose as well? Im not use to these longggg hours... Thanks!

Luv2BAnurse · Sep 6, 2005

I find that wearing one pair for six hours, then switching to a different pair helps. Also Dr. Scholl's arch inserts help me. I do wear three different pairs of New Balance and one pair of Rocker's, just whichever, and whenever I decide.

akemi · Sep 6, 2005

Hey Banana

I use "Crocs" They're the new craze the the hospital where I work. Docs, nurses and aides have em. They come in different colors. I've seen them sold at small boutiques. I got mine as a gift, so not sure if any major department stores carry them.

They are sooooo comfortable, even after three twelves in a row. Kinda feels like walking on air.

oh, and they don't stink!!!

babynurselsa, RN · Sep 6, 2005

I personally love my Anywheres. I have had one pair for about 4 years or longer. I have nearly worn the nubs off the heels. I have a couple of other pairs of them.

Previously I had tried Nike, Reeboks, etc. It just seemed like in no time I had lost all of the cushion out of them and my back would kill me at the end of 12 hours as would my feet.

I see many people wearing those clogs with the air holes in them, but with what I see on my shoes at the end of the day I sure don't want that mess on my socks.

I have had some friends get the z-coils and they swear by them.

markjrn · Sep 6, 2005

This may seem silly...but what kind of shoes have you found do your feet some justice after working 12 hour shifts?
My shoes seem to break down after a month or so. I have tried Easy Spirit..NIKE...Avia..Brooks...New Balance...
Has anyone tried Z Coil?
Ive found that if you dont have the right shoes..your back..legs..everything HURTS!
Do any of you wear support hose as well? Im not use to these longggg hours... Thanks!

It's Birkenstocks all the way for me and the DW. Good luck - good work shoes can be hard to find - it seems that everyone is different.

rn/writer, RN · Sep 6, 2005

i see many people wearing those clogs with the air holes in them, but with what i see on my shoes at the end of the day i sure don't want that mess on my socks.

crocs has at least one style (highland) that doesn't have the airholes. payless has a clog (that does have airholes) that is about one third the price of crocs and looks much the same. some time this fall, they are supposed to get them in in white. oh, and you might try ebay for crocs. they don't often have them in my size and color but i do see a lot of listings.

i have a couple of pairs of fairly inexpensive dr. scholl's gel sole shoes from wal-mart. they give decent support and at $23, i can replace them when they start breaking down.

PennyLane, RN · Sep 6, 2005

Dansko clogs. It's all I wear at work and no foot pain. I have a high arch so need firm support. Nothing squishy for me.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Sep 6, 2005

Hey Banana
I use "Crocs" They're the new craze the the hospital where I work. Docs, nurses and aides have em. They come in different colors. I've seen them sold at small boutiques. I got mine as a gift, so not sure if any major department stores carry them.
They are sooooo comfortable, even after three twelves in a row. Kinda feels like walking on air.
oh, and they don't stink!!!

I own a pair of crocs and love them dearly. :)

jilliebean · Sep 7, 2005

I own a pair of crocs and love them dearly. :)

could never afford the expensive clogs. reebok dmx walkers (they come in wide)

leaflet · Sep 7, 2005

Your question is NOT silly at all! I have been doing some basic shoe research myself for a year now and am still at a loss. But from what I have learned, good support is important and what type of support you need is based on your own foot. I went to a foot store where they scanned my feet, showed me my pressure points, watched my gait closely to see if I roll my feet inward or outward, and posture is all affected by your feet too. What I would recommend is to learn a little about your feet and invest in a orthotic that works for your foot type. It can be a little pricey $60 or so, but worth it if it will save your feet and body in the long run. Orthotics are different than Dr. Scholl's. From what I have learned Dr. Scholl's actually just increases cushion for your foot, which seems nice at first, but really isn't very good for your feet. Your feet and body need more support. Then I would use an orthotic along with a good athletic or nursing shoe that has worked in the past, they may last a lot longer for you (My shoes seem to break down after a month or so.) and give you the support you need.

Now if you are willing and able to spend more money you can ge custom made orthotics for your feet. They last longer and will work the best. Then the shoe you would want is one for support and what will promote good posture and comfort.

Now one more thing I have to say, CROCS, really aren't that good for your feet if you are going to be on hard floors for twelve hour shifts. They are actually really bad. Once again the super cushion feels good, but is really bad for your feet and will not give support your body really needs. I have a pair of crocs and love them to wear around town and such, but when I get to work I really haven't found them to be that great. Sorry for the avid Croc lovers out there, When I am wearing them at work I notice that I really have less momentum in my step and have no support in my arches. Cushion may feel nice, but it is decieving.

Okay that's my opinion on shoes. Like you, I have been working on my own research to take care of my feet and body! :)