Best nursing shoes on Reddit

223 reviews from r/nursing, r/Nurse, r/NursingAU and 6 more subreddits

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Hoka

4.6

(27)

"Consider trying Hoka or Brooks—they're both great for support and comfort."

"Hoka shoes saved my life 😍"

"I FREAKING LOVE THEM. TEAM HOKA ALL THE WAY 🤘🤘🤘."

"This combo has been an absolute life saver."

"Hoka is great."

"I swear by Hokas."

"Hokas!"

"I wear hokas in the OR and crocs in the ED. Both comfortable but the hokas are better for standing and walking."

"I got a pair of Hoka’s and the world has been a much better place."

Brooks

4.9

(19)

"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."

"Mine last usually 1-1.5 years."

"I’m a big fan of brooks."

"The best so far in my 24 years of nursing."

"Brooks addiction walkers."

"Brooks adrenaline."

"Brooks! They’re a little on the pricey side but SO worth it."

"Brooks!!!"

Skechers

4.5

(17)

"Skechers are very comfy for me."

"My go-to duty shoes is Skechers especially those Go Walk once."

"I currently have the bobs as can apparently go in washing machine."

"Love my Skechers."

"They are the most comfortable ones I’ve found."

"Enjoy!"

"I found these Skechers and they are very Very comfy and lightweight."

"Sketchers Shape ups for sure."

"After I got Sketchers Shape-Ups, I never had that problem."

"I personally got a white sketches."

Dansko

4.3

(16)

"They are the only shoes I can wear all day and my back doesn't hurt."

"Well worth the money."

"If are on your feet for your 12 hour shift, you will want something supporting your feet."

"Pricey but I recommend!"

"I like Dansko for days in the OR, especially if I’m going to be wearing lead."

"I never had feet, leg or back pain after I bought my pair."

"Dansko clogs for nurses."

"Danskos"

"I love my dansko clogs. Very comfortable."

"My feet don’t even hurt."

Crocs

4.5

(13)

"Crocs are always in the top 5."

"Better on my feet than any pair of brooks or asics."

"I have a pair of crocs that I’ve been wearing on the wards since 2008. I love them."

"Never went back."

"I switched to crocs about 2 years ago and they are by far the most comfortable."

"I found some croc tennies that I LOVE!"

"The Crocs are surprisingly so comfortable."

"Croc has non slip shoes, I use them for clinical along with compression socks, I suggest to size up."

"My choices in order: Crocs bistro / hospitality with no breathing holes."

"Crocs are the way."

ASICS

4.5

(12)

"My mom and I found Asics to be the best."

"ASICS."

"It felt like walking on clouds."

"That's what I wear on the floor."

"They are the best shoe on the market IMO."

"I wear asics running shoes and compression socks."

"I personally wear ASICS and like them just fine."

"I swear by asics trail running shoes."

"I like ASICS!"

"I prefer Asics."

Adidas

4.4

(12)

"My favorites will forever be Adidas ultraboost."

"Adidas ultra boost for the win!"

"I have adidas cloud foam and they’re so comfortable!"

"...the most comfortable shoe. I’ve worn them for a year + and cannot recommend them enough."

"Ultra Boost all day."

"Solar boost Adidas are solid shoes though."

"I found a pair of Adidas that works for me."

"Adidas MND's are great."

"I prefer comfort over fancy expensive nursing shoes."

"I like Adidas running shoes."

Birkenstock

4.6

(11)

"I wear Birkenstock bends."

"Obsessed. Never turning back."

"Worth the money IMO."

"Keep my feet happy."

"I haven’t had any issues with foot or leg pain for almost a year now."

"Mine are sooooooo comfortable."

"Birkenstocks last forever and provide great support."

"I wear Boston Birks"

"Birkenstock QO500 or QO700. Look like a sneaker, feel like a sneaker."

"I've switched to Birkenstock clogs."

Nike

4.7

(10)

"Comfortable shoes for being on your feet all day."

"Nike pulse. Game changers!"

"Hands down."

"I love the Nike shoes with the beads in them."

"I highly suggest them to anyone who has a problem with heel pain."

"I absolutely love them—my feet never hurt."

"My feet never hurt."

"Go for a wide feet or 1/2 size up. Since you are office based - Nike Pegasus 41."

"Nike Air Max 1s are my go to."

"My Nike shox have done me very well on my twelve hour shifts."

#10

New Balance

4.2

(10)

"New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080s. They are brilliant."

"Both super comfy and no issues with my feet!"

"Try the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi, they're pretty comfortable and somewhat reasonably priced."

"My podiatrist recommended New Balance, Brooks, and Asics to me."

"My podiatrist recommended New Balance."

"It’s comfort memory foam."

"Fit matters 10x more than brand. I have wide feet, and I like New Balance, Asics, and Altra."

"Depending on how I'm feeling that day, anything from New Balance to Chucks. But usually the New Balance."

"I bought a pair of white New Balances with the special insole they fit you for."

"Great shoes especially if you have large, wide feet."

#11

Alegria

4.9

(8)

"Are the Alegria shoes."

"I love the wider toe box."

"They have changeable insoles."

"They feel like slippers!"

"Alegrias! My feet feel wonderful after working 12 hours."

"I'm an alegria girl."

"Alegria has men's shoes. Very comfortable and replaceable footbeds."

"Are expensive but worth it."

#12

Clove

4.3

(8)

"Another vote for Cloves. They recently updated them and they are amazing."

"Cloves were my holy grail for shoes. 12 s are like nothing now!"

"Love mine and they barely needed to be broken in."

"I love them. Comfort of a running shoe with the splash resistance of a clog."

"Clove! They’re shoes designed for nurses. I love mine!"

"Cloves!! 100% they’re a lil cheesy looking but has not worn out on me."

"Has anyone tried Clove? I've been looking around and so far Nike and Asics don't cut it for me."

"One of my coworkers got cloves. She's had them for about 6 weeks and said they were a waste of money and not very comfortable."

#13

Vessi

4.4

(5)

"I love my Vessi shoes at work"

"They are waterproof and I never worry about rolling my ankle."

"Vessi!"

"Vessi"

"I still wanted something waterproof."

#14

Merrell

4.4

(5)

"I love Merrells, and Hokas."

"I love mine and they offer discounts for nurses."

"I recommend Merrell."

"I wear Merrels. The girls love Dansco and Im thinking of trying Rockports again."

"They are damn comfy and reasonably affordable."

#15

Altra

4.8

(4)

"Just recently picked up some new ones called Altra... So far, I'm extremely impressed."

"I landed on Altras 2 years ago and I'll never switch!"

"They are trail running shoes with a wide toe bed."

"They have a wide toe and a “zero drop” toe."

#16

Oofos

4.8

(4)

"Haven’t had leg fatigue since I got them."

"I love my oofos...it’s a clog without the danger."

"They are amazing!"

"Some nurses were wearing Oofoos, Crocs."

#17

Klogs

4.5

(4)

"Klogs are the only shoes that can get me through my days."

"Best shoes hands down for me have been Klogs."

"I rotate every shift between four pairs. Klogs."

"Klogs ended up working well when paired with compression socks/sleeves."

#18

Keen

4.7

3.0

(1)

"I used a cheap pair of Reebok tennis shoes (~$50). Don't spend too much."

#46

Nursemates

2.0

(1)

"I started off with a pair of Nursemates that were light as a feather."

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