The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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I guess the title says it all. Which shoes are the most comfortable for those 12 hour shifts?

I like Nike Shox and Dansko.

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Asics for me.

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i have not bought a pair of nursing shoes yet as i have not had my first clinical but i tried on the timberland pro renova professional and it was really comfortable! everyone that worked in the store i was looking at was wearing them and they were only 85$ (100$ online or in other stores i compared with)..i also looked them up on zappos.com and they have nothing but good ratings about them. i am pretty sure those are what i am going with!

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I bought the NB 927 which are supposed to be over the top for orthopedic support. WRONG!!! :crying2:They are like walking on flat feet...thank goodness I don't get shin splints from them. They're so stinkin' expensive, too.:mad:

I saw a podiatrist today who suggested Reebok Easytones...I want to try them on before I spend a bundle on shoes again.

My husband keeps suggesting I just go get those Scholl's orthotic gel inserts, so I can wear them with any pair of shoes. He's usually right so, I'll have to try.

Has anyone tried Klog Springfields or Dusty?

Thanks!

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oh my gosh. I randomly came across a company called EuroStep. I bought the Delorean shoe, and it is the most comfortable shoe I have EVER put on my feet. I have a very high arch and this provides so much cushion and support they are amazing. Im one of those people that has trouble loving the danskos.. love the look of them, but they are so flat, hard and heavy! ugh! I highly recommend the eurosteps!

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Love my Keens!! My husband (also a nurse) & I swear by them!!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept..
Love my Keens!! My husband (also a nurse) & I swear by them!!

what Keen brand in particular?

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The Targhee II, Voyageur or Ridgeline - all three haven't caused me any problems; my husband wears the Ridgelines a lot.

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The Targhee II, Voyageur or Ridgeline - all three haven't caused me any problems; my husband wears the Ridgelines a lot.

thanks a lot!

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I will be starting nursing school this Fall and was thinking about getting a pair of Dansko given all the great reviews. However, I've been seeing quite a few great reviews recently regarding the Sketchers Shape-Ups. Is there anyone who has tried both that can tell me which they prefer? They both cost roughly the same. I would think Dansko clogs are pretty easy to clean but what about Sketchers? Looks wise, I think the Sketchers are cuter, and they are definitely a shoe that I can see myself wearing outside of school. However, comfort is more important than looks.

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Specializes in adult nursing.

Crocs! easy to clean and can be bought with no holes in them! its like walking on a cloud

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Specializes in cardiovascular.

i love rei! it's the best place to get socks, they have thorlos and other wool blend socks, even merino. and their online catalog is great.

shopping for shoes is always difficult for me. i have a wide toe and narrow heel. years ago i could get away with just w shoes in brands like new balance, reebok etc but standing on my feet working for so many years has apparently made my feet spread so now i wear ee shoes in women's sizes and sometimes i buy men's tennis shoes. i go with what fits my tender tootsies and not fashion but i really wish i could find women's dress shoes that fit me! oh well, in any case.

i have about three pairs of keens - they have a fabulous wide toe box, just love them!

i love klogs - they are not wide enough for my toes but i wish they were, the cushioning inside the shoe is amazing, if they ever come out with an extra wide i will be buying them.

i wear new balance, sl-2 last, ee, for work. i just bought a foam insert at the nb store to try in my shoes and i have moved it to other shoes as i wear them and find that my feet feel so much better.

i tried on a pair of alegria shoes at a nursing scrub store and they felt great but they were mules and in a nonapproved color so i didn't buy them.

i have tried mules and clogs at work but i don't walk evenly and i tend to kick them off or trip. also the brands like dansko tend to run narrow and i just can't cram my feet in the shoes. i bought a pair of alpro shoes for $150 only to discover that the 'support' cork insert in those shoes is extremely painful to me. i tried to get used to them, to break them in slowly etc, because i wanted a good shoe for work to protect my feet but they are gathering dust in my closet as i type this. that insert bruised my feet and it took months for them to recover, never again.

does anybody have any extra wide women's work or dress shoe brands that they find comfortable? i am always looking for new, comfortable shoes to wear.

best, andie

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