Shoes for clinical rotation!

i♥words · May 15, 2013

I bought Timberland Pro Renova shoes in white. For my program I have to have all white (even the soles) and absolutely no mesh. I have shoe "issues," I guess. I tried on Nurse Mates but I didn't like them, but once I put these on I was like whoa, I might wear these everywhere. And I like that they look professional. I start in the fall, so I won't know until then if they really work for my footsies.

So what do you use to clean these types of shoes?

Trenata · May 15, 2013

This is an interesting thread. I was curious too! I have a pair of Dansko's that I have owned for quite a while. They actually make my feet hurt, but they are not the professional kind. Has anyone experienced this?

Twinmom06, ASN, APN · May 15, 2013

I wear Alegria's also (and now that I'm out of school I can ditch the 100% white look!) but they do have plain white and black as well as some with some funk!

calivianya, BSN, RN · May 16, 2013

This is an interesting thread. I was curious too! I have a pair of Dansko's that I have owned for quite a while. They actually make my feet hurt, but they are not the professional kind. Has anyone experienced this?

I had some classmates say the same thing. Some people can wear Danskos and some can't... I personally have five pairs so obviously I'm one of the people who can. In fact, I rarely wear anything else ever because nothing is as comfortable as those shoes for me.

I already knew I liked them so I bought a pair of Dansko Professionals in white for nursing school. They were the only shoes I ever used for clinicals.

mandi_91 · May 16, 2013

I had some classmates say the same thing. Some people can wear Danskos and some can't... I personally have five pairs so obviously I'm one of the people who can. In fact, I rarely wear anything else ever because nothing is as comfortable as those shoes for me.
I already knew I liked them so I bought a pair of Dansko Professionals in white for nursing school. They were the only shoes I ever used for clinicals.

White type of leather did you buy? Did the white get dirty??

TC3200 · May 16, 2013

I recommend Esquire leather "dye", not white show polish, to keep white shoes white. Esquire Leather Dye Kit It isn't for patent leathers but it is good for other white smooth leathers. It also paints over things like colored logos pretty well, too, in case you need to paint over a stripe or a logo.

no affiliation with that web site -- I just linked it so that you'd all know what product I am talking about. Many shoe repair shops sell it or the Tarrago dye. Tarrago is popular with roller derby skaters. I have only used Esquire because it's sold locally but Tarrago might actually be better.

msfrance · May 16, 2013

I have really high arches and I'm trying to find a good shoe to start nursing school. It's really important for me to have great arch support or I get sore muscles. How is the arch support in danskos? Anyone have any suggestions for me?

ILoveHealthCare · May 16, 2013

I wore my alegria Debra's today and I have to say my feet feel amazing!! I couldn't even tell I was running round all day!

It's a beautiful day to save lives.

Racer15, BSN, RN · May 17, 2013

As a student, I had some white Reeboks that were made for folks that spent a lot of time at work on their feet. Can't remember the exact model though. Now as an RN, I wear Nike Fusions, love them. Super comfy for 12 hour shifts.

calivianya, BSN, RN · May 17, 2013

White type of leather did you buy? Did the white get dirty??

I just had the regular white leather, not patent, and it got filthy. A neat trick I learned pretty quickly is that the hospital saniwipes (their brand name, but the general wipes you use to disinfect, not the bleach ones) take the scuff marks out instantly. It's great.

ChrisMarie09 · May 17, 2013

It's all preference and you have to find what works for you. I'd recommend that before you buy anything you try them on first and get a feel for them.

I have a pair of white Nikes with custom inserts from my chiropractor. I have wide flat feet with terrible ankles and hips. Danskos were terribly painful for me and I felt unstable after 5 minutes of trying them on. I need the support tennis shoes give me around ankle. i felt less secure in them than I do in 4 inch heels.

aachavez · Jun 19, 2013

I had Nurse Mates Bryar, hoping that the heel height would help with plantar fascitis, but they ended up keeling the balls of my feet, I hated them. They looked good, and were easy to clean. I have a pair of skechers work clogs, several of my classmates do as well and we really like them, also easy to keep clean. I think my favorites so far are actually a pair of Asics walking shoes.