Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

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Hi all,

I'm female, about 6'1" barefoot, and want to find the lowest platform/heel nursing student shoes possible. I also have a high arch and do need support. Can anyone recommend a specific (white) shoe? To make things worse, I wear an 11 or 11 1/2, depending on the shoe.

Danskos and clog-like shoes are just too tall; I ordered some Sketchers GoWalk 2s online, but they are way too devoid of support for my high arches. I need to be on my feet for 10-ish hour clinicals come this fall.

What can I say? I am quite Amazonian. ;)

Thanks very much for any input!

Ok - so it looks like the Birkenstock Alpro G500 SGs are discontinued. BUT I just ordered the new generation shoe: the Birkenstock Linz Super Grip in white leather. They have the cork footbed, arch support and add very little height. These were super expensive for nursing school, but I don't care. :)

Question: Is there something that nurses spray on their new nursing shoes to make them less porous? I'm thinking of the future, when they may be vomited upon, or c.diff may splattered on them, etc.

Thanks!

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Very cool, let us know how you like the Linz shoes! I'm curious as to why the g500 were discontinued. The Linz looks exactly the same. I'm sure there is something different about them but that I just can't tell. I think you'll like them!

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I'm curious to know if there is some kind of spray, too.

I think you will like the Birkenstocks. I even liked mine so much that I bought a pair of Birkenstock non-nursing shoes to wear when I'm not at school.

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I'm sorry, ThirdGen, that it took me so long to get back to you. I haven't been on in a while. The shoes I use and love are Saucony Women's Grid Omni Walking Shoe in white. [h=1][/h]

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I am 6'1 as well and I wear Nike's. I got the Free Trainers 5.0 in white, I paid a pretty penny for it, but it's so worth it! They are comfortable and light weight and don't make my feet scream!

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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!

I ordered the Birkenstock Linz Super Grip, but when they arrived in the mail, the toe box was very wide, and they didn't fit me very well. But, I tried on a pair of Brooks Addiction Walkers in a nearby town, and ordered my size in white leather. I'm picking them up tomorrow, and may even buy inserts to give even more arch support.

Again, I really appreciate all your suggestions. :)

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