Nursing Shoe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 22 posts to rank the best Nursing Shoe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/nursing, r/NursingAU, r/NursingUK, r/Shoes, r/Nurse. Top-rated brands include Hoka (4.7/5), Brooks (4.6/5), Crocs (4.1/5).
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Reviews194
Subreddits12
Posts22
Brands41
Products71
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#1
Hoka
4.7
(27)
"I second the Hoka Bondi ** Sr ** version. These ones are leather. They are so comfy and easy to clean."
"Hoka have a great non slip synthetic leather shoe...pricey but like walking on air!"
"Hoka shoes saved my life
"
"Hoka"
"Hoka’s. Definitely!"
"If you have foot problems, i recommend hokas. best investment ever, and that’s saying a lot bc i have plantar fasciitis."
"Hoka and ASICS. Get two pairs of shoes. ASICS are 40% off for nurses. Alternate them."
"Hokas!"
"Choice of medium or wide width foot beds. Thick soles. Comfy right out of the box. I’m old with bunions and plantar fasciitis, and these are the only shoes I can stand for 12 hr shifts."
"Hokas have helped my feet tremendously"
#2
Brooks
4.6
(22)
"My addiction walkers absolutely saved my feet. ... On my third pair they're so good."
"I have the addiction walkers! ... Great investment though (they’re like $30 i think?)."
"Brooks Addiction are fantastic. Black leather upper. Durable & comfortable."
"I wear black leather brooks! more comfortable and more affordable than hokas."
"Brooks are literally the only work shoes I’ll buy now… tried several other brands to no avail"
"Brooks ghost definitely, feels like I’m walking on a cloud"
"I prefer brooks. Used to be a big ASICS fan but found brooks (glycerine or ghost) way more comfortable."
"Brooks Ghosts all the way."
"Brooks ghost then add some memory foam insoles from Amazon. I work 6-12’s and these save my feet."
"I’m a big Brooks fan"
#3
Crocs
4.1
(18)
"I swear by crocs but the ones that look like actual shoes rather than the original ones. Just googled mine and they are called Brooklyn. They last forever and are wipe clean."
"Crocs bistro !!"
"If you ain’t Croc’n you ain’t rockin 🐊"
"You can’t wear the regular Crocs (holes and sling back) but you can wear these ones: https://www.crocs.com.au/p/crocs-on-the-clock-work-slip-on/205073.html?cgid=work-shoes&cid=001"
"I wear scrubs so am in Crocs, had my current pair for years and they're still going strong."
"Crocs with no holes, or under armour or ascis trainers. No pain."
"There is work force crocs, wore mine to their death! They have higher backs and still have a strap, wipe clean, no holes."
"Crocs, but not UK/EU ones. I bought mine from Vietnam. Totally different feel, and seems like more longer-lasting."
"Crocs bistro / hospitality with no breathing holes. Tuffy wipe them down, sports mode if u are likely to have chase anyone, never had any foot pain wearing them, however they are ugly as sin"
"I might get hate here............Crocs. Can be quickly washed off if you get a Code Brown on your shoes."
#4
ASICS
4.5
(15)
"I’m an asics girly solely because my feet need pronation support 😂"
"My mom and I found Asics to be the best"
"Hoka and ASICS. Get two pairs of shoes. ASICS are 40% off for nurses. Alternate them."
"Asics for me."
"Asics (gel kinds), On Clouds, or Hokas! I’m a cna running around for 12.5 hrs and my feet don’t hurt at end of day."
"The best pair of shoes I have ever bought were ASICS Onitsuka Tiger California 78 running shoes."
"I discovered I have ridiculously high arches and got some asics and high arch supports. They are AWESOME."
"I just bought a pair of Asics Gel-Nimbus and they're amazing."
"I wear asics running shoes and compression socks."
"Asics"
#5
Dansko
4.6
(12)
"Dansko clogs for nurses."
"I still love dansko shoes... The clogs support my feet and legs all day. They started making athletic style too."
"I wear Danskos and love them but if I didn’t have strong ankles I would be fucked."
"I have the Danskos that have like, memory foam/gel cushion. It's like walking on air."
"No more blisters and calluses and my back/knees/calves/feet don't hurt at the end of a shift."
"I have high arches and my Danskos are life savers."
"Danskos, 100%."
"I wear Danskos. They really help keep my back and feet from hurting."
"Either Danskos or Birks but I need a hard footbed."
"Shoe wise I like dansko pro xp and I do think they also help but I know others who dont find them comfortable."
#6
Nike
3.8
(12)
"I love Nike Free Runs. I wear them with my trouser uniform. They are so comfortable."
"Nike Air Max/Monarch"
"Black leather Nike air max was my go to when I was clinical."
"Go with something that has mash on it for the air circulation, your feet will thank you. Go for a wide feet or 1/2 size up. Since you are office based - Nike Pegasus 41 or try New Balance 530 too."
"Nike Pegasus - lots of colorways too and can pick them up cheap when the new updates come out."
"I like Nike or Hokas."
"Nike Free Rn 2018s"
"Running shoes. Nikes never did me wrong."
"I just wear nike running shoes. I work a ton of 16s and they work fine. Lightweight and comfy."
"I'm a fan of low end Nikes. I can hustle for twelve solid hours in my Nikes without any issues."
#7
Skechers
4.2
(10)
"God I love my skechers."
"No one ever talks about Skechers, but they’re by far the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned/worked in. I do 12 hours and my feet barely even ache afterward."
"Sketchers have a memory foam shoe which feels like heaven."
"Skechers De-lites or Clark’s Un-Loops."
"Skechers are very comfy for me."
"All the nurses I see are wearing Sketchers."
"I wear Sketchers slip on running shoes, I like not having to tie laces."
"I love these from Sketchers. They don't have laces so you never worry about tying your shoes and you can spill blood and vomit on em and you just sani wipe them."
"My nursing friends wear the Sketchers non-slip work shoes."
"I love Skechers, BUT I’ve found that there’s a lot of variation. I don’t particularly like the work ones and the memory foam ones are okay, the best ones are trainer types with the big chunky air soles"
#8
New Balance
4.7
(7)
"New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080s. I’m an orderly at the moment but I do more KMs a day than the nurses (15-20) and they are brilliant."
"My current fave is the new balance 860 v12."
"New balance 574!!! Literally feels like walking on a cloud"
"I swear by new balance."
"I love New Balance walking shoes, I’ve been nursing for 9 years, and I’ve been wearing them for the last 8 years after trying different brands during my first year. I had heel pain during the first year, but non since I started wearing my New Balance 623s."
"I currently wear leather New Balances which have lasted 2 years, they've served me well."
"The new balance 1080 is also another good option."
#9
Birkenstock
4.5
(6)
"The only answer for me is birkenstocks. They're expensive but I've had mine 7 years and only needed to get them reheeled. They give good arch support, comfy, washable and smart."
"I bought a pair of black leather Birkenstocks, the Tokio style. I *love* them, ... my feet never get sore on an 8 hour shift."
"Birkenstock were the best shoes I ever wore in my 38 years of active bedside care. Ugly shoe but they mold to your foot and last forever."
"I wear Boston Birks"
"Birkenstock London."
"I’ve been wearing and loving Birkenstock Super Birkis. They’re hardy, cute, come in fun or basic colors, and I find they’re very supportive."
#10
Adidas
4.2
(6)
"I wear Adidas superstars in all black and I love them, so comfy and don't look ugly"
"I work in A&E. I used NMDs before but now I use Nanos."
"Solar boost Adidas are solid shoes though."
"Adidas ultra boost
I always wear running shoes at work"
"I love ultraboosts personally"
"Adidas boost."
#11
Toffeln
4.2
(5)
"Another vote for toffeln…I got the smart sole model which are great for support and will aid those with plantar fasciitis."
"Toffeln are great"
"Toffeln are the best shoes I’ve owned and last ages."
"Toffeln or Sketchers. The usual Nike and other running shows also fair well."
"I didn't like my toffeln. Didn't find them supportive at all."
#12
Sanita
4.5
(4)
"Sanita clogs, all day long."
"I have Sanitas now and love them! Same price range/design as Danskos, but just work better for my feet."
"Sanita is narrower and better for my feet."
"Sanita clogs, after a break in period, have helped greatly with the pain."
#13
Magnum
5.0
(3)
"Magnums are great, waterproof, comfy, ankle support."
"I second magnums. But not just for men. Basically they are patrol boots that are slip, piercing and water resistant."
"For the men in the audience I found Magnums to be pretty comfortable for a full 12 hour day and Magnums are pretty cheap especiallywith the blue light card discount at Blacks."
#14
Altra
5.0
(3)
"I have 2 pairs of the original Riveras"
"For work, I wear Altra Torins and Altra Paradigms!"
"Altra. Torins are comfy as hell."
#15
Alegria
4.7
(3)
"I have alegrias and I really love them."
"I love my Allegrias. Same basic idea, just for a little different foot shape."
"Alegrias."
#16
On
4.7
(3)
"ON running shoes are pricey but really comfortable and waterproof.. 12 hour day and feet don’t absolutely kill."
"Asics (gel kinds), On Clouds, or Hokas! I’m a cna running around for 12.5 hrs and my feet don’t hurt at end of day."
"I keep hearing onclouds are good I work at a hospital and see all the nurses wearing them and claiming they’re really comfy"
#17
Ecco
4.3
(3)
"I had a pair from ECCO that have lasted me well and are super comfy."
"Ecco shoes are brill but not very stylish!"
"Ecco shoes all the way for me. Spent tons of money on others, always end up back with ecco"
#18
Dr. Martens
4.3
(3)
"I LOVED wearing doc marten Mary Jane’s! Patent!!!"
"Doc Martins saw me through all of my training."
"Doc martens."
#19
Clarks
4.3
(3)
"Clarke’s Nalle Lilac ! I personally much prefer them over the unloops and think they look a lot smarter"
"Clarks unloops - we aren't allowed trainers or crocs"
"I still wear my trusted Unloops from Clark’s that all the nurses/Midwives wore as students. They are still going strong though I had to replace the insoles as they wore away."
#20
Clove
4.0
(3)
"Cloves. Great for knee and back pain."
"I love my cloves. I had on clouds and hokas and my feet would still hurt after work. My closes I barely feel my feet throughout the shift."
"I’ve seen good reviews on Clove too! Cloves comes with a free pair of compression socks."
#21
Snibbs
5.0
(2)
"I’ve loved my Snibbs. Made by an orthopedic surgeon and RN. Waterproof, slip resistant, and have held up for almost 2 years now with everyday use."
"I love my snibbs. Made by a orthopedic surgeon and nurse. They wipe clean, slip on, skid resistant and have held up for almost 2 years"
#22
Klogs
4.0
(2)
"When I was in school I wore a brand called Klogs. They were super comfy."
"Klogs. They are slip resistant and will keep fluids out."
#23
Whitin
4.0
(2)
"Whitin or hobibear"
"Whitin on amazon has some nice white ones. I got their “wide” shoes which have nice toebox."
#24
Lems
4.0
(2)
"Lems Chillum (based on their Boulder boot, which I own and love)"
"It’s a leather tennis shoe, leather is perforated on the tongue and heel but solid over the toes."
#25
Asics
4.0
(2)
"Asics gel Kayano and good compression socks. Tried NB/hoka/Adidas/Nike and I keep coming back to ASICS."
"I wear my old ones from running so they are worn in. But they are either nimbus or superblast"
#26
Merrell
5.0
(1)
"I love my Merrell's. I have the Encore Eclipse 2 and they are awwwwwesome."
#27
Yeezy
5.0
(1)
"The most comfortable shoe I've ever worn are Yeezys."
#28
Hush Puppies
5.0
(1)
"Quality is superb and very comfy on my feet."
#29
Rockport
4.0
(1)
"Rockport pro walkers. But exe but tax deductible. Quite comfortable."
#30
Salomon
4.0
(1)
"I have Salomon sneakers that are great! I think technically hiking shoes but serve me well in a busy ged med ward."
#31
Calzuro
4.0
(1)
"Calzuro over crocs"
#32
ECCO
4.0
(1)
"ECCO sandals are what I've grown to love, don't really keep fluids out but they are really comfy :)"
#33
Pearl Izumi
4.0
(1)
"I wear pearl Izumi running shoes but I've heard danskos are amazing."
#34
Birchbury
4.0
(1)
"Birchbury Bramford Barefoot Sneaker"
#35
Balas
4.0
(1)
"Balas. Sturdy and cute"
#36
Grasshoppers
4.0
(1)
"For nursing school I work Grasshoppers! They’re white and they are made for nurses so I know they are impenetrable to liquids!"
#37
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of water resistant trail runners. I usually buy Columbia or Montrails. They’re all super comfy and blood/body fluids roll right off."
#38
Montrail
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of water resistant trail runners. I usually buy Columbia or Montrails. They’re all super comfy and blood/body fluids roll right off."
#39
Xero
3.0
(1)
"Xero Dillon leather maybe?"
#40
Keds
3.0
(1)
"Keds makes a white leather shoe that I wore for my clinical! They weren’t THE comfiest shoe in the world or anything but I also didn’t dread wearing them and they’re low profile and cute."
#41
Loretta
2.0
(1)
"I bought actual nursing shoes (Loretta) and I do not like them, the sole is hard and it hurts."
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