So, what's on your feet?

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I work with LVN's on a detox unit, and two of them wear these clogs. Now, I am in nursing school and wanted to explore this question.....

Are these clogs better than a good pair of Nikes?

Or does your foot slip out of them. My LVNs's sweat by them!

old-master has spoken........:cool:

White leather Keds with the thick sole or Reebok 3/4 high top cross trainers if my foot drop is being bad (I refuse to wear my orthotics). Used to wear Docs but the weight kills my back. Clogs also cause PAINFUL cramps and fasiculations in my feet and legs.

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New Balance!! I have one pair for work that I leave at work, and another pair for home. Absolutely love them!! Tried Nursemates but I wore them out quickly!! New Balance is kind of pricey, but hey if I am going to be on my feet for 12+ hours a day, I going for COMFORT! My husband is a doll about me buying good shoes for my feet. :cool: I think everyone has to experiment and find out what works the best for them. Most of my co-workers wear either New Balance, Reebok, or Nike. Not many wear "regular" nurse shoes. I even buy the men's size because of the wider widths. Good luck!!

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I find Nike Cross-Trainers to be the best shoe for me, and I'm talking about the ones that cost >$80. I haven't found any shoe to give the most supportive feel when I am doing aerobics. Other shoes just don't fit as well and you slide a little in cheaper ones.

I don't like Nike, wealth, and am not a spokesperson - just to get that out;)

If I was required to wear a specific shoe, iyd make sure it povides the support you need. You can't scrimp when it pertains to your skeleton. Aerobic cross trainers are on my feet. Imma 8.5 male

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"Good shoes, and a good bed" as my old mother used to say,"If you are not in one, you are in the other!"

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Here's another vote for clogs. Have some I wear at home and some I wear to work. I wear Anywear brand to work, they have replacement insoles for really cheap. I also wear New Balance tennis shoes when I'm not wearing my clogs. New Balance are the best, most comfortable tennis shoes in my book, recommended by my podiatrist as well. :) ;) :p

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clog (klôg)

n.

An obstruction or hindrance.

A weight, such as a block, attached to the leg of an animal to hinder movement.

A heavy, usually wooden-soled shoe.

"How can a person wear clogs to work?":D

"is it some for of sub-servience, like when Asain women used to bound up their feet because it was considered sexy to their husbands, lol"

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My first semester of nursing school they insisted (because they can, the power hungry freaks at my school) that we wear only nursing shoes... no athletic shoes allowed.

So I bought a pair of rockers at about $55. I have never in my life worn an more uncomfortable shoe. In fact, I now have almost constant shooting pain through my left arch and find it difficult to walk when I first wake up in the morning.

Now I've switched to all white Skechers (not a clog) and I'm very glad I did.... now if the pain in my feet could just go away....

:o

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Specializes in All Surgical Specialties.

Rockport Prowalkers forever!

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I use to love Birkenstock but the soles wear out pretty fast on me. Now I wear Dansco professional clogs and LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Just note that the heels are not made to snug your feet closely...if they do they are the wrong size. I never have any trouble moving fast.

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:p For the past year and a half I have worn a pair of Boston Birkinstocks. I have tried to wear different nursing shoes and Nike's, but go back to the Birkinstocks. They stay on my feet without any problems and I don't have any leg or foot cramps. I swear by them.
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i wear anywears clogs and love them.i do alot of running at work and they stay on without a problem.they are also easy to clean if i get blood or amniotic fluid on them.i have worn sneakers in the past and my arches and heels would be screaming by the end of the 12 hour shift but don't have that problem with my clogs. i am on my 3rd pair. :D

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New Balance, they're WIDE and I won't wear anything else! You have to buy an extra arch support for them and place it under the insole.

I wear Support Hose too. They really help my legs.;)

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