Nursing Shoes??

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I start nursing school August 15th and clinicals 3 weeks after that in September!! What shoes do you recommend? The director said they need to be all white but if the logo was a color that was ok and she said preferably leather but not required. Recommendations please?!

I got Sketchers D'Lites on the recommendation of a current nursing student with 12 hour shifts. They are very reasonably priced and seem comfy, we'll see when I start my clinicals in October! Good luck to you!

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Sketchers D'Lites are awesome. Even after an 11 hr day at clinicals, I go home and my feet don't hurt. You will love them!

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Specializes in ER & ICU.

i got a pair of all white new balance walkers since i wear a size 14 ew had to have something more than your average shoe

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

30 years ago I spent $40 on my first pair of leather NurseMates. I wore them and wore them. When they were no longer fit to wear, I went to KMart and bought $8 washable leather sneakers...they were just as good. Try on bunches of pairs till you find the one that works best for you.

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If you do the Dansko deal, make sure you bring extra shoes to change into.....they will need a long break in period. They gave me plantar fascitis so I had to give them up. I love Asic...no break in, no heel problems.

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I have been researching these shoes and my mom has talked to several waitresses who swear by them. Do any of you know about them or have you tried them personally?

Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear®

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Sketchers Shape Ups white

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Specializes in Allergy/Immunology.

I start Sept 18th and have the same requirements as you. I'm curious as well, I have no idea what to pick, and there are so many opinions. lol

I think I may go to a uniform store and just start trying pairs on. Good luck!!

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That's a lot to think about! Thanks y'all! I wore Nike shocks as a vet tech but after working 14-24's my feet and back would be killing me so I decided to try something new!

MeganDM- one of the vets I worked with and swore by them. For me, that would take some getting used to!!

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I start Sept 18th and have the same requirements as you. I'm curious as well, I have no idea what to pick, and there are so many opinions. lol

I think I may go to a uniform store and just start trying pairs on. Good luck!!

I was thinking the same thing! But I'm glad I asked bc like one person said above the Danskos damaged her feet which is good to know. I've had a few RN friends who've said the medical professional white Crocs are great, but I've never been a big fan of Crocs.

Good luck in your search!

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Sketchers Shape Ups white

I have a pair, but I can't imagine wearing them for a long period of time. I think I'd do better with more stability (I can be super clumsy!).

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Specializes in Med-Surg,Bariatrics,Post-Partum,Educatio.

I've tried quite a few, as I'm flat footed and 12 hrs can be really long if you don't have good support. Dansko's are the best. However, they do take some getting used. When I first purchased them, the sales girl warned me they might be uncomfortable while the shoe takes time to mold to your feet, but don't give up. After about a month, I noticed a difference. They are also very durable, I just bought a new pair after wearing out the old ones I'd had for five years, so they are worth the investment. Congrats on getting into nursing school and good luck!

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