Our Legs and Feet

[phosophorus]

I have a series of questions:

1. Exercises- anyone know of good exercises to make standing for 12hrs more tolerable? I do yoga, so any yoga recommendations would be nice. Are there any studies you all know of that have evidence backing particular strategies to build endurance for standing?

2. Varicose veins- How much of this is actually a worry for nurses if there is no genetic component involved? Do you all wear stockings? Do they have any evidence behind them preventing varicose veins? I haven't found any except some very broad recommendations

3. Shoes- any recommendations for men with skinny feet and high arches? I find crocs comfortable but never wore them for 12hrs so... Otherwise new balance fit me well, and i'm never been able to afford something like danskos before now

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

I'll be honest and say I feel like I wasted a lot of money on danskos. They gave me blisters long after the month, I believe my ankle is too big to really wear these shoes comfortable. They always felt as if they were cutting off my circulation. I gave up after two months and am still on the search.

It takes time I guess to find the "best" shoes for you.

Good luck!

[Lala27poodles]

I'll be honest and say I feel like I wasted a lot of money on danskos. They gave me blisters long after the month, I believe my ankle is too big to really wear these shoes comfortable. They always felt as if they were cutting off my circulation. I gave up after two months and am still on the search.

It takes time I guess to find the "best" shoes for you.

Good luck!

You should try a wide width, which is available through ordering, and take them to your local shoe repair man to have them stretched at the ankle.

If you are not in the right size of Dansko, I imagine it would be hell. They are never supposed to feel tight or restrictive. But then again they are not for every foot or person. I know they work for many people, but you have to find your own brand.

Also, have your foot measured, I cannot stress this enough. What width you are makes all the difference in the world when it comes to comfort, and feet do change over the years. :wink2:

[phosophorus]

Can anyone speak to the quality difference between sanita clogs and danskos (sanita used to make danskos)?

Also how much does length matter on compression stockings? Are normal sized ones fine or do you need full length?