Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

MIA-RN1, RN · May 15, 2006

Hi everyone:
I am entering into the Nursing program this fall and I am a stickler for comfortable shoes. What are the best and most reasonably priced shoes out there. We have to have all-white nursing shoes (no clogs). I greatly appreciate anyone's help with this matter.

I have a pair of Cherokee ROckers that I like but after a while my feet started to hurt so all I wear now is my plain old Reebok sneakers.

Runningnurse · May 16, 2006

No clogs? Well, there goes my vote.

Danskos are by far the best things I have ever discovered. Period. They're pricey, but they hold up forever and they're amazing. My feet haven't hurt one bit since I started wearing them...as opposed to sneakers where my feet hurt like the dickens after 12 hours. There's a mary-jane style...maybe those won't count as clogs?

People say crocs are comfy, but those probably fall in the clogs category as well.

If you do nothing else, wear full-length support hose...all the way to the waist. You may think they're only for old ladies, but let this 24-year old tell you...they make all the difference in the world. And twenty years down the line you'll thank yourself when you have far fewer varicose veins!

luvmy2angels · May 16, 2006

I only wear Nurse Mates. I have VERY flat feet and need a well supported shoe. I have never had any trouble with Nurse Mates!!

nursinginga · May 16, 2006

What is it about the hose? Why do you want to wear them (besides less veins) LOL! Just curious. Thanks for the input everyone. This will help me greatly. I found a really nice website to get my stuff on also. Although you have probably already heard of them...here it is:

www.allheart.com

Princess74 · May 16, 2006

Crocs has full shoes now (as well as Flip flops ), they sell them at Dillards Dept store.

toto5559 · May 16, 2006

i find the best shoes are white sketchers. the slip on nursing shoes dont work that well and the rest make my legs hurt, so i stick with reg tennnis shoes:):)

bbluvnursing, RN · May 16, 2006

I have worn Merrell's and so far they have been wonderful. Merrells have really good arch support and are extremely comfortable. I would definitely reccommend them!

nightingale, RN · May 16, 2006

SAS, or a really great brand of sneekers that truly fit well. I usually rotated.

Runningnurse · May 16, 2006

The hose just keep my legs from feeling tired. That little bit of pressure really does wonders. Give them a try for a day...see if you like them.

They can hurt your toes though, so what I do is put them on and then yank on the toes to give myself a few inches of extra room, then fold it under my foot. It makes a lump for a bit, but then it evens out and just leaves your toes some breathing room.

crb613, BSN, RN · May 16, 2006

Nikes have always been my favorite...just got a pair of shox & love them! They are so light, good support, & great for narrow feet.

WindyhillBSN · May 16, 2006

I only wear Nurse Mates. I have VERY flat feet and need a well supported shoe. I have never had any trouble with Nurse Mates!!

wow, i have flat feet too, where can i get these nurse mates? i bought a pair of danskos, but haven't worn them yet. i need strong arch and heel support.