Best shoes ever?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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I've had it. My feet hate me. After another long day in the OR they are ready to sue for divorce.

I need some new shoes!!

This time I'm prepared to spend some money to get a really decent pair of shoes that will be comfortable, supportive, and last. Fashion isn't an issue - I need comfort more than anything.

So... what shoes do you recommend, why, and what is the price range??

Your input is greatly appreciated!!

Specializes in ICU, telemetry, LTAC.

I am short, small, 15 lbs overweight, with a tiny, narrow foot and a high arch. Oh yeah, and my knees and back aren't too good either. I keep wanting to try things that are "cute" and thus wind up with unstable little things that feel good until I try and work in them. Skechers would be good but their toe boxes are kinda cramped. I also find that I can get something and it's the most wonderful shoe ever, then 3 months later it's awful. Merrells were like that. I couldn't even stand up straight in the shape-ups, let alone walk. Dansko's were pretty good but I nearly broke my ankles in them, because I walk like a bowlegged monkey.

The ones that lasted the longest were Nike shox and Kswiss. I keep putting memory foam insoles in my kswiss. Recently I spent a little money and got some birkenstock paris shoes, with the soft footbed and they come in narrow sizes. Those are great, but they're not too cute. And I had to shine them because I couldn't stand the matte black. (I swear those things used to come in white.) For support they are solid, they don't feel like walking on hard blocks, and I'm not hurting at the end. I took some shoes to change into, the first night I wore them, and didn't have to change. No break-in period was needed. We're at 3 months and they are still good!

I have a big foot, and due to copious wearing of heels and other bad for you footwear as a younger adult, my feel are really wide and I have a hammer toe little toe. Princess Reeboks are the best. The leather is so soft that it stretches where you need it to and it comes in both white and black. OH and high tops for those who enjoy extra ankle support. But I have the low cuts, they come in wide, and I have tried just about every other sneaker, clog etc out there, and these are the best. Can also take an insert if you need it......

Specializes in Med-Surg.

I love my Saucony tennis shoes. My Nike Shox used to be comfy but they wore out pretty quick.

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