What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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I need to buy a pair of white shoes for clinicals and I am torn on whether to go for sneakers or nursing clogs. What did you/are you going to get and do you recommend them or would you pass on them in the future?

I bought a pair of cherokees, cut to look like danskos but with extra padding at the top and an elastic cut out on each side for flexibility. I was looking at Danskos because out of all the shoes I tried on, they were the most comfortable. However, when I tried on the Cherokees, the extra padding across the top of the foot was worth it's weight in gold. Add the fact that they were 75 dollars cheaper than Danskos, and I'm a fan.

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Specializes in Antepartm and Mother-Baby.

I had a pair of Asic's and they were comfortable but I kept getting shin splints and they didn't uphold very well.

I have a pair of Dansko's. Sooooooo comfortable and great support and no shin splints. Expensive but they will easily last me through the entire program.

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Specializes in Transitional Nursing.

I've had danskos sketchers klog brand and I don't even remember how many others. For me I like sneakers. The danskos are too hard after 8 hours. I find a good pair of comfy sneakers are better any day we have to wear non skid go so my choices are limited. My favorite all time are my k Swiss but they're not non skid :(

"No day but today"

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I got some Nursemate Doves and I really like them.

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I would love some danskos but doubt that anyone will gift them to me. I am thinking I will get nursemates probably Dove, Bryar or Callie. These look pretty comfortable Timberland PRO Womens Renova Professional Slip On Shoes 85612

I feel like seeing a podiatrist because I already have foot pain. I used to have plantar fasciitis but I lost weight and that went away. Now I have think I have bursitis or a heel spur in my right foot...ugh. I also have low arches. I am just a mess.

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I have a pair of New Balance 844 walking shoes and a pair of New Balance 495 walking shoes. I might be buying a pair of used Danskos from a retired nurse. I'm wondering do they loose their ability to be comfortable after a while or is buying a used pair okay? I know it seems gross to buy used shoes but there is no way i could afford a new pair!

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I got a pair of Klog brand shoes. I start clinical in a few weeks so I haven't tried them out there yet but I've been wearing them around the house and they're soooo comfortable, but feel sturdy and firm at the same time. They kinda look like a cross between sneakers and nursing shoes, pretty cool. And even better, I got them for 40 bucks

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I bought a pair of solid white sketchers from shoe carnival and they are very comfortable.

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I swear by Merrell -- something very similar to this:

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Mobile/Product.mvc.aspx/N304345/20467W

Great support, and my feet don't hurt. Each pair has lasted about 2.5 - 3 years each. I have a black pair but they do come in white.

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White ones.

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White Croc bowen sneakers were the most comfortable for me. I had a pair of nike shox as well but I kept going back to the crocs.

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