What kind of shoes do you wear?

[Hausfrau]

What's your favourite brand/type of shoe to wear as a CNA?

I've always worn tennis shoes. I bought a pricey pair of Nike running shoes last year and after 5 hours of standing on my feet-- MY FEET ARE DEAD!!

Does anyone use inserts? Wondering if that might help..

[JaredCNA, CNA]

Crocs are my shoe of choice. The ones with holes in them are better because they allow your feet to "breathe" but most facilities don't let their staff wear them d/t infection control issues such as if a needle was to fall through the hole in your shoe or something.

If I wear tennis shoes, then any type of jogging or cross-training shoe works. I love ADIDAS and New Balance, they seem to be most comfortable. Nikes always make my feet hurt.

[student_amy]

Thanks for all of your advice! I have foot problems due to running and my orthopedic surgeon recommended the Dansko brand. I start my CNA class here in a few weeks! I'll let you know how they hold up.

[SaraO'Hara]

New Balance with firm arch supports and gel soles... high arches and family hx of plantar fasciitis, but my feet feel fine!

[bethin]

I wear crocs and find they are very comfortable, and my knees and back haven't been so bad since wearing them.

I second this.

I only wish I could wear crocs instead of heels after I graduate (political science major).

I wear crocs to work, to the store, etc. I find they're more comfortable walking shoes than tennis shoes.

[RNfaster]

I have MBTs and Z-Coils. The Z-Coils are the best for me. I think they look silly, though.

[Atheos]

I switch off between New Balance and Dickies clogs.

[Tifftazia]

i wear nikes with the superfeet inserts. i started wearing these orthotics because i am a runner and i was having right knee pain. after a race i was reviewing my finish line pictures and i caught my right foot pronating. once i started wearing these puppies my knew pain was gone. i liked them so much that i started wearing them in my work nike's as well.

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