What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

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I am starting my first CNA position in a week and just wondered what type of shoes seasoned CNA's have used, or do use? I bought Reebok sneakers for training, but wasn't on my feet for 8 hours at a time, so I don't know how they will be. I am in love with the Cherokee Anywear Nursing clogs...but don't know if I will love them wearing them 8 hours!! They have great reviews on the places I have looked online though. Opinions please. Thanks!!:):thankya:

I wear the Reebok ZigTech for good traction. And I always keep extra dry socks in my bag, in case I get sprayed with water by a resident during a shower! We had to wear white shoes in clinical, and I had no money at the time so I was stuck with these random Skechers. AWFUL. The traction wore out in a week, so I was slipping and sliding everywhere. And they had no support. What can I say? They were on sale for a reason! :scrying:

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Specializes in ER, Med-surg.

Remember those workout shoes with the strange hump in the middle? I wear those. I don't get a workout from wearing them, but I have high arches and find that they give a lot more more support than any other shoe. I just wear the generic brand from Walmart.

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I work 12 hour shifts in med/surg as a CNA and I wear sanita clogs, they are expensive but amazing!

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Specializes in ICU.

I have four pairs of Klogs, which are similar to Danskos but have a much softer inside. They also come in some really fun patterns. I have a silver snakeskin pair, a purple glitter pair, a leopard pair and a black pair with a rainbow shine to them. They are extremely comfortable and I get lots of compliments. The only complaint I have is that they are VERY hard to run in. I also have a pair of Asic tennis shoes that I like if I know I'm going to do a lot of extra running around that day.

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Specializes in DD, Mental Health, Geriatric.

I think that no matter what kind of shoes you wear to work by the end of your shift your dogs will be a'barkin! I just bought myself a nice pair of Dr. Scholl's tennis shoes with arch support with these foamy gel-like things in the heel parts that feel sooo much better than what I was previously wearing to work! But, even so; barking dogs at the end! Oh and I got my new work shoes at one of our local Walmart's for $20. :)

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Specializes in Med-Swing/Rehab.

I wear Crocs and Birkenstocks. I cannot wear shoes. My feet are claustrophibic. (:

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Specializes in Med-Swing/Rehab.

Hey, I am not sure what you mean by 'barking' but at the end of a 12 hour shift my feet don't hurt at all. Nope, not my knees, my back nothing.

Crocs are the best.

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