Kitchen Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 278 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 51 posts to rank the best Kitchen Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/KitchenConfidential, r/Chefit, r/AskCulinary, r/Serverlife, r/Chefs. Top-rated brands include Birkenstock (4.5/5), Dansko (4.6/5), Crocs (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews278
Subreddits11
Posts51
Brands63
Products47
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#1
Birkenstock
4.5
(46)
"Profi Birks are the kitchen clog model I was about to recommend."
"Always recommend birkis. They will improve your posture."
"Burks"
"Super birkis"
"Nothing touches Birkenstock."
"First time without backpain after long days."
"My current favorite."
"Not the cheap rubber Chinese pieces of crap."
"Simply amazing"
"I love my Birkenstocks. On my 3rd pair now."
#2
Dansko
4.6
(34)
"Dansko 2.0"
"Dansko professional."
"For arch support (& heel support, I have plantar fasciitis)."
"It’s the best shoe I ever owned."
"Highly recommend these after hearing from."
"Dansko are solid."
"Pricy but worth it."
"Dansko. Birkis are ok too if you prefer the dark side."
"They’re expensive but I got some dansko."
"I just recently got a pair of Danskos, my knees and back don’t hurt as much."
#3
Crocs
4.2
(37)
"Crocs all the way!!"
"Been wearing bistro crocs for a while and my feet feel amazing."
"Comfort is next level too and you can get some good designs if your feeling spicy"
"Crocs Bistro Clogs with some arch support insoles 👌🏻"
"Favorite/ best for me are the crocs bistro."
"Crocs all the way.."
"Hate to say I love my crocs..."
"I love my bistro Crocs."
"Believe me crocs are the way to go for 40$ you can’t beat it"
"Crocs "bistro" they last forever, just retired my last pair after 2 years."
#4
Keen
4.3
(17)
"Keen"
"I buy a pair every couple of years... When you're on your feet 50+ hrs a week, you want something nice to stand on."
"Keen without question. I've got 9 herniated discs in my back... it's the only brand I wear."
"Keen"
"Made in the US and the best shoe I have worn in over 30+ years in the kitchen."
"Try Keen. I have wider feet and they are very comfortable."
"My flat wide feet break walmart shoes in two months."
"Do great in the kitchen as well."
"I’ve got a nice pair of Keens boots that are meant for hiking but do great in the kitchen as well."
"The shoes themselves are still fine."
#5
Shoes for Crews
4.2
(13)
"Shoes for crews is the only place I'll get nonslips from!"
"Shoes for crews"
"Shoes for crews"
"Check out shoesforcrews.com"
"The non-slip is real."
"Some styles on Shoes For Crews go up to a US 17"
"I've been rocking the company provided *Shoes for Crews* with measured inserts."
"Shoesforcrews.com has a good selection of non slips"
"Shoes for crews. People will tell you they don't last, but they're cheap enough."
"Can't beat the price and selection"
#6
Skechers
3.9
(11)
"I’ve been wearing a nice pair of sketchers. I forget I have feet."
"Sketchers work shoe 77156W/BLK will be the line shoes I die in."
"I have a pair of nonslip sketchers that I paid $50 for that are holding up very well."
"$60 Sketchers. So comfortable."
"Much sturdier than I ever thought they would be."
"Sketchers work slip on with the memory foam. Pro: comfy as shit!! Con: wear out fast"
"Skechers Work range."
"I really like my Skechers, they’re steel toed and nonstick."
"I've worn these for years: http://www.skechers.com/style/76778/work-oswald-balder/blk They're so much cheaper than the alternatives."
"The skechers store at Tanger outlet, but they are more choices on the online store."
#7
Snibbs
4.7
(7)
"Snibbs, my best investment."
"Snibbs, $135 but they are the best kitchen shoes I have used in 15 years."
"Snibbs for me. Never have any end of shift foot pain."
"Snibbs."
"Snibbs...made for restaurant industry by a lifer and a foot doctor."
"Water proof (like I've bartended standing in a puddle with these shoes) wide toe box."
"I like Snibbs but they are about $150 a pair. they are orthopedics, water resistant, and very thick tread."
#8
Blundstone
4.6
(7)
"Blundstones"
"Have outlasted any other shoe I’ve had by 2 years."
"Steel toe Blundstones."
"Blundstones"
"Blundstone boots, hands down. Comfort, clean ability, nonslip."
"Comfort, clean ability, nonslip. But not cheap."
"Blundstones - best year-round bike commute to kitchen shift footwear option I've found."
#9
Klogs
4.4
(7)
"I’ve worn Klogs brand for years and swear by them."
"My favorite pair so far has been my 'Klogs' Very comfortable, enjoyable to wear."
"Theyre 50 bucks and the best youll ever have. Your feet will thank you"
"I ended up really liking them."
"Klogs I've had mine for over 2 years and they still hold up."
"Klogs."
"Decent kitchen shoes that'll last you just as long as your birkies for half the cost."
#10
Mozo
4.2
(6)
"Mozo or Dickies are ideal for plantar fasciitis."
"For the most part have stuck with Mozos."
"MOZO. Made by chefs."
"I really like Mozo's ive had good with a couple of their more skate shoe styles."
"I like Mozo."
"I just bought a pair of mozo's that i get regularly and a pair of skechers as well."
#11
Red Wing
4.4
(5)
"Right now I'm wearing Red wings and can't recommend them enough."
"Red Wing makes great kitchen shoes."
"Will give you years of comfort and reliability."
"Redwing Boots, leather and nonslip."
"They are also slip resistant and oil resistant which is a must."
#12
New Balance
4.2
(5)
"I've been using them for years."
"New Balance 626v2 or Fresh Foam X 840F slip resistant."
"New Balance does very well for me."
"New balance."
"Makes a non-slip tread shoe that goes to a 6E width."
#13
Walmart
4.0
(5)
"Most comfortable shoe with arely any break in time."
"Best investment I've ever made. This was 4 years ago, still wear them to this day."
"Slip resistant and go well with cheffies."
"Honestly Walmart’s non slip shoes."
"I don't believe I'd ever pay for an expensive kitchen shoe anymore. Of the ones that people in my experience have worn in the kitchen, they've had the same durability as the Walmart non slip with gel insoles I've gotten for $27."
#14
Doc Martens
4.5
(4)
"Got work doc martens, got it last July and it’s still in great condition"
"I've worn them through all of my kitchen career and never had a problem with leg or back pain."
"I’ve been wearing my current pair for a year and they are still super comfy"
"They aren't slip-PROOF, but slip-RESISTANT...but I've never had a problem."
#15
Hoka
4.5
(4)
"No other shoe will be as comfortable as the Hoka SR."
"The only ones worth your money!!"
"I like the Hoka Bondi SR. They’re non slip, very comfortable, & supportive."
"A little pricey but Hokas."
#16
Sika
4.3
(4)
"Love mine."
"My personal preference is the Sika brand."
"Get Sikas they last a long ass time"
"Sika for expensive, crocs for cheap."
#17
Birkis
4.3
(4)
"Birki pros or profibirkis hands down."
"It's worth spending a bit of money on the Birkenstocks."
"Birkis Ofcourse!"
"Birkis with Power-Step insole. Actually, it's the insole that does it."
#18
Dr. Martens
5.0
(3)
"Docs all the way 🤙🏻"
"Doc martens best investment I ever made for the kitchen."
"I wear Docs. They're awesomely supportive and ridiculously comfortable."
#19
Dr. Scholl's
3.8
(4)
"I got a pair of Dr Scholl’s kitchen shoes, steel toed, non skid, comfortable and waterproof."
"They aren’t the prettiest, but they are comfortable and slip resistant."
"Tough, water resistant, gel insoles, and they look good enough to wear outside the job."
"Some doctor scholls inserts and walmart non slips."
#20
Merrell
4.7
(3)
"Merrills and Keens are my all time favorites."
"They fit perfect, offer tons of comfy support, and last forever."
"Merrell mocs."
#21
Sanita
4.3
(3)
"Sanitas!!! I just ordered some on sale and received it on Saturday."
"I have sanita, Birkenstock’s, and vans which I switch between every few days."
"I prefer Sanitas to Danskos, original maker of the Dansko, etc. etc."
#22
Vans
4.3
(3)
"Literally the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned."
"I'm a fan of vans for the makers, I've had the high tops low tops and slip ons and low tops are my fav."
"Vans, made for the makers, preferably high-top."
#23
SFC
5.0
(2)
"Their non-slip soles are just unmatched."
"They are insanely comfortable, they look nice and most importantly they are slip resistant like no other."
#24
PF Flyers
4.5
(2)
"I recommend pf flyers. They’re perfect for nonslip and very comfortable."
"I heard from a guy that PF Flyers are pretty good non-slips."
#25
Troentorp
4.5
(2)
"There's nothing that breaks down from heavy use and they'll last 10+years."
"I'm on my 3rd pair in 12 years."
#26
Altra
4.0
(2)
"Best ones I’ve bought were altras."
"Altras are good too for wide feet."
#27
Mozos
3.5
(2)
"I really like Mozos."
"If you move get mozos. If you are a standstill station slut get the cheapest clogs you can find."
#28
Cat
5.0
(1)
"Cat stormer lows are goated new fave"
#29
Redback
5.0
(1)
"Redback boots."
#30
Prolatus
5.0
(1)
"Prolatus insoles and shoes for crews. Completely saved my fasciitis!"
#31
Hedley & Bennett Vans
5.0
(1)
"Imma let you in on a secret. Hedley&Bennett did a collab with vans."
#32
Ariat
5.0
(1)
"I wear the Ariat TC pull on in black."
#33
Michelin
5.0
(1)
"Michelin Gt1pro. Very expensive but worth the investment."
#34
Hoka One
5.0
(1)
"I love the shit out of them."
#35
Tread Safe
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic, super comfortable and cheap."
#36
Mephisto
5.0
(1)
"By far the most comfortable I have ever used."
#37
SAS
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely positively swear by SAS especially for the large and/or flat-footed."
#38
Giasco
5.0
(1)
"Loved them with passion."
#39
Nautilus
4.0
(1)
"Nautilus mens skidbuster slip ons with superfeet insoles."
#40
Payless
4.0
(1)
"They generally last for about two years are highly slip resistant."
#41
Warrior
4.0
(1)
"Warrior boots. Cheap and worth every penny."
#42
Timberland Pro
4.0
(1)
"Try timberland pro, keens, skechers, birkis."
#43
Florshine
4.0
(1)
"With inserts they are super comfortable, look nice, and have a steel toe."
#44
Clarks
4.0
(1)
"Clarks are always my go-to."
#45
Hoka One One
4.0
(1)
"I've also heard good thinks about hoka."
#46
Super Birki
4.0
(1)
"Super Birki."
#47
Helly Hansen
4.0
(1)
"I use helly hansen work shoes and they are quite good"
#48
SR Max
4.0
(1)
"Usually that means SR Max, Shoes for Crews, or FILA."
#49
Superfeet
4.0
(1)
"Get the blue Superfeet insoles."
#50
Nurse Clogs
4.0
(1)
"Those nurse clogs are probably for you."
#51
Merrell Jungle Mocs
4.0
(1)
"Merrell jungle mocs in black. You're a worth a real shoe."
#52
Timberland Davis
4.0
(1)
"Timberland Davis. Dope non slip. Comfortable Tim quality."
#53
Shoes for Crews Delray
4.0
(1)
"I've been liking the Delray model from Shoes for Crews."
#54
DeWalt SFC Steel Toe Boots
4.0
(1)
"Currently I’m on my second pair of the DeWalt SFC steel toe boots and I love them."
#55
Keen Reddings
4.0
(1)
"These are keen Reddings with a composite toe."
#56
Crocs Bistro
4.0
(1)
"Bistro crocs are my fave."
#57
Birkenstock Profi-Birkis
4.0
(1)
"Birkenstock profi-birkis. My feet never get sore since I started wearing them."
#58
Reebok
4.0
(1)
"Have done me wonders for almost 3 years now."
#59
Onitsuka Tiger
4.0
(1)
"Onitsuka Tiger Serranos, all day long."
#60
Palladium
4.0
(1)
"Palladium recycle waterproof for me bro."
#61
Safe Tracks
3.0
(1)
"I like safe tracks their cheap so I buy like 3 pairs at a time."
#62
Rockport
3.0
(1)
"I used to use rockport shoes and got nicer insoles."
#63
Crocs Bistro Clog
3.0
(1)
"For me, it's the Bistro Clog from Crocs."
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