Nursing Shoes

turnforthenurse, MSN, NP · Mar 9, 2011

For clinicals I wore Crocs Specialist shoes (they don't have any holes in them!) - very comfortable. Then I switched to Danskos. They take awhile to get used to but I love them!

1southernstudent · Mar 9, 2011

Asked a bunch of the nurses i know and they all recommended the Sketchers Shape-Ups so that's what I got. They are really comfortable. Not exactly cute so I wear my pants a little long and you don't even notice them.

sbostonRN · Mar 9, 2011

I love my Dansko clogs! I have two pairs and I've worn the treads off my black pair because I wear them constantly (even when not working). They aren't for everyone because the sole is very hard and can fit some people weird. But they work for me.

wilma30RN · Mar 10, 2011

I have the Timberland Renovas, MBTs, and some high priced New Balance. It definitely pays to splurge on good shoes.

apples234 · Mar 10, 2011

I would also recommend dansko clogs! :) They might take a while to break into, but I have loved them since.

oinch97 · Mar 12, 2011

I have flat feet and chronic back/leg pain. On someone's recommendation I bought a pair of Alegria shoes and omg I could not believe the difference they made! Kinda clunky looking but they have made a world of difference for me!

BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN · Mar 12, 2011

I have flat feet and chronic back/leg pain. On someone's recommendation I bought a pair of Alegria shoes and omg I could not believe the difference they made! Kinda clunky looking but they have made a world of difference for me!

I am a nursing student and for 2 quarters I have been wearing Danskos. They are killing me! They feel ok while I am wearing them. Sounds weird, but it is the next day when my feet can feel that hard arch and hurt somehow when I am not even wearing them!! Its kind of hard to explain!

So today I ordered Alegrias. I really hope they feel as good as when I tried them on....I am so tired of spending $100 + for something that doesn't work out.

yousoldtheworld · Mar 12, 2011

I have a pair of Alegria Feliz, and they are as comfortable hours later as they are when I put them on. Hopefully you'll have the same luck!

BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN · Mar 12, 2011

I have a pair of Alegria Feliz, and they are as comfortable hours later as they are when I put them on. Hopefully you'll have the same luck!

I sure hope so!! I got the Paloma style because I must have closed back and all white. I'll let you know....

SCnurse2010 · Mar 13, 2011

I wore sneakers for clinicals and never found a good pair. When i started my job I got Landau brand slip one that were pretty good. Nice and squooshy but made my feet sweat like crazy! About a month ago I bought a pair of Alegria Mary Jane style shoes. Lover them so much I just bought another pair. The insoles are fantastic! I can't imagine wearing anything else fir those long shifts now.

BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2011

I wore sneakers for clinicals and never found a good pair. When i started my job I got Landau brand slip one that were pretty good. Nice and squooshy but made my feet sweat like crazy! About a month ago I bought a pair of Alegria Mary Jane style shoes. Lover them so much I just bought another pair. The insoles are fantastic! I can't imagine wearing anything else fir those long shifts now.

The Mary Jane style is the one I just ordered. That is so great to hear!! Can't wait to try them. For all those who wear these, do they require a breaking in period like Dansko?

SCnurse2010 · Mar 13, 2011

There's a slight breaking in period, where the insole conforms to your foot but they were comfy the entire first shift I wore them. I have 6 pts on an icu stepdown so I run miles every night I work. These shoes are fabulous! Like the Danskos, they need to be a little loose in the heel.