My Feet are KILLING Me!!

BookwormRN · Aug 21, 2008

http://www.nursingsolution.com/nursingshoes.htm

Here is my favorite shoe EVER for work! They are RClogz Light by Cherokee. I've also added the link for your convenience.

I used to wear Nikes, New Balance, etc, but my feet and legs always hurt at the end of my 8 hour shift.

After purchasing these shoes (on my 2nd pair!), my feet and legs are not tired at the end of the night, nor do they hurt!

When you first get the shoes, they may feel a bit snug, but they do stretch a bit. They are EASY to keep clean due to the material. In fact, many patients comment on how clean my shoes are!

If you are scared of clogs and how you will be able to walk in them, please do not worry! I NEVER have to clench my toes to keep them on. (And I do not wear the back strap)

Hope this helps...good luck in your shoe quest.

luckylucyrn · Aug 21, 2008

I have never been able to work in tennis shoes without pain, and I'm a runner and am used to tennis shoes. I wear Dansko's and think they are awesome. It takes a few shifts for them to break in and actually be comfortable, but after that initial few days, they feel great! I also had a lot of success with crocs for the first 2 years I was a nurse, but prolonged use caused arch problems and knee problems (not at work but while running).

RN1989 · Aug 21, 2008

www.zcoil.com I know 400 lb nurses who can work 12+ hours and feel great. The springs in the heel absorb the impact of each step. The shoe is built on an orthotic platform that is molded to your foot in the store. Very stable - can walk on rocks without twisting an ankle. Expensive but worth every penny. You have to wear them for about a week before you see a difference. They are worth another try.

Tammykay821 · Aug 21, 2008

hi,

my feet and back are a huge concern and i am still in school with two months to go. i also have to undergo meniscus repair by the end of the year. i purchased earth shoes. i feel like a new person. they are negative heel - like back in the 70's. their web site gives locations of stores that sell locally, if you want to try them first. i puchased online - they had free shipping when i bought them in the spring. the website is www.earth.us i have the white women's vegan "flight". with the negative heel, you do walk & stand differently & i think that is what helped me. request a catalog & give them a try! best of luck to you. :nurse:

Tammykay821 · Aug 21, 2008

i forgot to include a picture of the shoe. they have many different styles but this is what i have in white. very adjustable and comfortable. the sport shoes have more coverage. check it out! :nurse:

BeachGirl08 · Aug 21, 2008

Does anyone have experience with the Asics?

Christen, ANP · Aug 21, 2008

I'm like a lot of people here - I tried wearing tennis shoes, and ended up going home with leg and back aches. I love my danskos!

nurse2b_bakey · Aug 21, 2008

I also started a job in the ED recently, and have the pleasure of working 12 hour shifts.....I wear Dansko clogs, and always wear knee high support socks/hose that I bought at the scrub store. At the end of 12 hours I'm exhausted, but my feet and legs feel fine. Our nurse educator told me last week that when you put on support hose, you should elevate your legs above your head....

I also wear a pair of Nike Reax occasionally, but I'm hesitant about wearing sneakers that aren't solid leather, anything can seep through the mesh top, and I don't want blood/body fluids, etc. on my socks.....i've seen it happen.

Hope you find something that works for you, there are a couple girls that swear by MBT shoes, I've never tried them....

kenny b · Aug 21, 2008

6 words - Custom orthotics from a good podiatrist.

I tried many different shoes when I was training, and it came down to the orthotic insoles for me. They not only mold them to your feet, they customize them based on your gait, your application, your bone structure, and the visible wear (callus building) on your foot. It seems to be more of an art than a science, so it's important to find a podiatrist at the top of his or her game. And the best part is that you can move them from shoe to shoe!

Also stretching/strengthening exercises can help.

Whatever you decide, keep plugging away until you feel great. You do too much good work to develop a permanent injury. You deserve health. :yeah:

(i guess that was more than 6 words)

pagandeva2000, LPN · Aug 21, 2008

I was going to say the same thing...you should see a podiatrist for orthotics. Great shoes are an addition, however, custom made orthotics can be switched from shoe to show, and also, the podiatrist needs to evaluate what the problem actually is; is it plantar fasciitis or heel spurs (they are treated the same way, but there is a difference between the two), bunions, callouses, and quite a few other things that can be going on to cause this problem. Let him do the xrays and whatever he needs. Orthotics can be expensive, but well worth the money. I wear New Balance, and while they are helpful, I am looking for other options...and zcoils are a consideration. Just recently, they started being sold in an area close to where I live, so, I'll be going to see them, soon for measurements.

MaryAnn_RN · Aug 21, 2008

i forgot to include a picture of the shoe. they have many different styles but this is what i have in white. very adjustable and comfortable. the sport shoes have more coverage. check it out!

i like the look of these, and am going to florida in september so might have a look at them. are they nice and bouncy? we do 12.5 hour shifts and whatever i get has to be comfortable, just bought skechers which are ok.