I've done a few searches for nursing shoes on the boards and I'm not finding the info that I'm looking for.
Our program requires "nursing shoes", no sneakers, no clogs. Must have a full back to the shoe (ie no straps across the back either).
So, that being said, I'm looking for recommendations!
I've seen a few posts about the Nurse Mates and Cherokee Rockers, but nothing too positive. (I plan on hitting the uniform stores this weekend to try them on myself).
I have a pair of Cherokee Rockers also and I love them! The style is called Jasmine. They have survived 3 semesters of 8 hour-a-day clinicals and still going strong as I enter my final semester. They still look fresh too. I've always heard that Nursemates are the absolute worst.
I bought SAS nursing shoes. They are dreadfully ugly, but very comfortable. I was determined to toss them out and buy sneakers when I got a job --- only to find out that my job also requires all white shoes!! At least Im getting my moneys worth right?
Nursemates cause the most excruciating foot pain I have ever experienced. Danskos are the best investment I have ever made, I now own 4 pair (white, navy, brown & black) and rarely wear any other shoes at work or off.
Has anyone run across womens athletic shoes with a true hi-top? I have foot drop and HATE wearing my orthotic, I do OK in a hi-top.
When I was a CNA, I wore a pair of clogs by Cherokee (can't remember the name, but they are the ones that weigh like 3oz) and my feet were screaming by the end of a 12 hour shift. For radiology school clinicals, I have gotten a pair of New Balance walking shoes. We have to abide by the all white rule as well. I think these that I bought are the 573 style. I have heard that w/ New Balance shoes, the higher the style number, the greater the support the shows give. I went with these because I have huge feet (size 10 wide) and the New Balance shoes were the only ones that fit my feet with no pinching and that the heel didn't slide up and down when I walked. I think I ended up paying about $50 for them at Kohl's.
LuvaNurse04
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I have a pair of Cherokee Rockers also and I love them! The style is called Jasmine. They have survived 3 semesters of 8 hour-a-day clinicals and still going strong as I enter my final semester. They still look fresh too. I've always heard that Nursemates are the absolute worst.