Best nursing shoes on Reddit

210 reviews from r/nursing, r/Nurse, r/NursingAU and 5 more subreddits

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#1

Hoka

4.8
(23)
"Consider trying Hoka or Brooks—they're both great for support and comfort."
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"Hoka shoes saved my life 😍"
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"Hoka shoes saved my life 😍"
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"Hoka. Specifically bondi"
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"I FREAKING LOVE THEM. TEAM HOKA ALL THE WAY 🤘🤘🤘."
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"This combo has been an absolute life saver."
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"Hoka is great."
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"I swear by Hokas."
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"Hokas!"
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"I wear hokas in the OR and crocs in the ED. Both comfortable but the hokas are better for standing and walking."
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#2

Brooks

4.9
(17)
"Brooks are literally the only work shoes I’ll buy now… tried several other brands to no avail."
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"Brooks ghost definitely, feels like I’m walking on a cloud."
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"I prefer brooks. Used to be a big ASICS fan but found brooks (glycerine or ghost) way more comfortable."
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"Mine last usually 1-1.5 years."
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"I’m a big fan of brooks."
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"The best so far in my 24 years of nursing."
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"Brooks addiction walkers."
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"Brooks adrenaline."
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"Brooks! They’re a little on the pricey side but SO worth it."
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"Brooks!!!"
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#3

Skechers

4.5
(17)
"Skechers are very comfy for me."
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"My go-to duty shoes is Skechers especially those Go Walk once."
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"I currently have the bobs as can apparently go in washing machine."
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"Love my Skechers."
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"They are the most comfortable ones I’ve found."
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"Enjoy!"
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"I found these Skechers and they are very Very comfy and lightweight."
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"Sketchers Shape ups for sure."
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"After I got Sketchers Shape-Ups, I never had that problem."
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"I personally got a white sketches."
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#4

Dansko

4.3
(14)
"They are the only shoes I can wear all day and my back doesn't hurt."
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"Well worth the money."
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"If are on your feet for your 12 hour shift, you will want something supporting your feet."
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"Pricey but I recommend!"
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"I never had feet, leg or back pain after I bought my pair."
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"Dansko clogs for nurses."
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"I love my dansko clogs. Very comfortable."
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"My feet don’t even hurt."
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"Dansko but buy them in person not online and get ones that are easily wiped."
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"Which are great but kinda clunky and definitely pricy."
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#5

Adidas

4.5
(11)
"My favorites will forever be Adidas ultraboost."
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"Adidas ultra boost for the win!"
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"I have adidas cloud foam and they’re so comfortable!"
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"...the most comfortable shoe. I’ve worn them for a year + and cannot recommend them enough."
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"Ultra Boost all day."
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"Solar boost Adidas are solid shoes though."
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"Adidas MND's are great."
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"I prefer comfort over fancy expensive nursing shoes."
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"I like Adidas running shoes."
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"I wear adidas running shoes, the cheapest ones on amazon."
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#6

Nike

4.7
(10)
"Comfortable shoes for being on your feet all day."
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"Nike pulse. Game changers!"
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"Hands down."
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"I love the Nike shoes with the beads in them."
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"I highly suggest them to anyone who has a problem with heel pain."
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"I absolutely love them—my feet never hurt."
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"My feet never hurt."
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"Go for a wide feet or 1/2 size up. Since you are office based - Nike Pegasus 41."
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"Nike Air Max 1s are my go to."
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"My Nike shox have done me very well on my twelve hour shifts."
#7

Crocs

4.5
(10)
"Better on my feet than any pair of brooks or asics."
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"I have a pair of crocs that I’ve been wearing on the wards since 2008. I love them."
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"Never went back."
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"I switched to crocs about 2 years ago and they are by far the most comfortable."
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"I found some croc tennies that I LOVE!"
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"The Crocs are surprisingly so comfortable."
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"Croc has non slip shoes, I use them for clinical along with compression socks, I suggest to size up."
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"My choices in order: Crocs bistro / hospitality with no breathing holes."
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"Crocs."
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"Hate to admit it but my crocs have yet to steer me wrong."
#8

Birkenstock

4.8
(9)
"I wear Birkenstock bends."
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"Obsessed. Never turning back."
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"Worth the money IMO."
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"Keep my feet happy."
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"I haven’t had any issues with foot or leg pain for almost a year now."
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"Mine are sooooooo comfortable."
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"Birkenstocks last forever and provide great support."
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"Birkenstock QO500 or QO700. Look like a sneaker, feel like a sneaker."
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"Sucks to break in, but sooooo worth it."
#9

Alegria

4.9
(8)
"Are the Alegria shoes."
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"I love the wider toe box."
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"They have changeable insoles."
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"They feel like slippers!"
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"Alegrias! My feet feel wonderful after working 12 hours."
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"I'm an alegria girl."
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"Alegria has men's shoes. Very comfortable and replaceable footbeds."
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"Are expensive but worth it."
#10

ASICS

4.8
(8)
"My mom and I found Asics to be the best."
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"ASICS."
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"It felt like walking on clouds."
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"That's what I wear on the floor."
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"They are the best shoe on the market IMO."
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"I personally wear ASICS and like them just fine."
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"I swear by asics trail running shoes."
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#11

New Balance

4.3
(8)
"New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080s. They are brilliant."
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"Both super comfy and no issues with my feet!"
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"Try the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi, they're pretty comfortable and somewhat reasonably priced."
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"It’s comfort memory foam."
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"Fit matters 10x more than brand. I have wide feet, and I like New Balance, Asics, and Altra."
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"Depending on how I'm feeling that day, anything from New Balance to Chucks. But usually the New Balance."
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"I bought a pair of white New Balances with the special insole they fit you for."
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"Great shoes especially if you have large, wide feet."
#12

Clove

4.8
(6)
"Another vote for Cloves. They recently updated them and they are amazing."
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"Cloves were my holy grail for shoes. 12 s are like nothing now!"
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"Love mine and they barely needed to be broken in."
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"I love them. Comfort of a running shoe with the splash resistance of a clog."
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"Clove! They’re shoes designed for nurses. I love mine!"
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"Cloves!! 100% they’re a lil cheesy looking but has not worn out on me."
#13

Altra

4.8
(4)
"Just recently picked up some new ones called Altra... So far, I'm extremely impressed."
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"I landed on Altras 2 years ago and I'll never switch!"
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"They are trail running shoes with a wide toe bed."
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"They have a wide toe and a “zero drop” toe."
#14

Oofos

4.8
(4)
"Haven’t had leg fatigue since I got them."
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"I love my oofos...it’s a clog without the danger."
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"They are amazing!"
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"Some nurses were wearing Oofoos, Crocs."
#15

Vessi

4.5
(4)
"I love my Vessi shoes at work"
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"They are waterproof and I never worry about rolling my ankle."
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"Vessi!"
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"I still wanted something waterproof."
#16

Merrell

4.5
(4)
"I love Merrells, and Hokas."
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"I love mine and they offer discounts for nurses."
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"I recommend Merrell."
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"They are damn comfy and reasonably affordable."
#17

Klogs

4.7
(3)
"Klogs are the only shoes that can get me through my days."
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"Best shoes hands down for me have been Klogs."
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"Klogs ended up working well when paired with compression socks/sleeves."
#18

Keen

4.7
(3)
"I get flack but I wear Keen hiking boots."
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"Keens!"
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"When I worked as a CNA I swore by Keens."
#19

Snibbs

5.0
(2)
"These shoes stopped my plantar fasciitis from day one."
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"I love my snibbs."
#20

Asics

5.0
(2)
"My mom and I found Asics to be the best."
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"I like ASICS kayano’s if you’re looking at running shoes."
#21

Saucony

4.5
(2)
"Best shoes for being on the floor."
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"I wear sauconys and i bought green feet insoles for them."
#22

Reebok

4.0
(2)
"Comfy as anything."
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"I used a cheap pair of Reebok tennis shoes (~$50). Don't spend too much."
#23

Dr. Scholl's

5.0
(1)
"Are a game changer!!"
#24

Timberland

5.0
(1)
"They are the most comfortable thing I’ve ever worn."
#25

Gdefy

5.0
(1)
"They are amazing."
#26

Orthotic Inserts

5.0
(1)
"Whatever shoes in concert with orthotics is the winning combo"
#27

Orthotics

5.0
(1)
"Game changer."
#28

Ariat

5.0
(1)
"I love mine when I'm working in trauma resus."
#29

Sockwell

5.0
(1)
"Sockwell compression socks. Alegria shoes."
#30

Hush Puppies

5.0
(1)
"Quality is superb and very comfy on my feet."
#31

Salomon

5.0
(1)
"Salomon sneakers that are great!"
#32

No Bull

5.0
(1)
"Best shoes ever."
#33

Fila

5.0
(1)
"I bought white Fila for 65$ from amazon and they still going strong."
#34

Sanita

5.0
(1)
"Sanita and New Balance are ideal shoes for nurses with flat feet."
#35

Balas

5.0
(1)
"Check out Balas. Essentially a slip resistant athletic shoe."
#36

Calzurros

5.0
(1)
"I love my Calzurros. They can be autoclaved!"
#37

Men's Basketball Shoes

5.0
(1)
"Super comfortable and they hold up longer than regular running shoes."
#38

Anywear

5.0
(1)
"Wore them to clinical for the first time this week and holy moly. My feet felt great."
#39

SoftWalk

5.0
(1)
"They are so comfortable and aren't made to fall off when you walk."
#40

Dr. Martens

5.0
(1)
"So comfortable with the added bonus that water doesn’t get in."
#41

Ecco

5.0
(1)
"Ecco shoes all the way for me. Spent tons of money on others, always end up back with ecco."
#42

Showmans

5.0
(1)
"Showmans on Amazon. Over 50k reviews 4.5 stars."
#43

Frankie 4

5.0
(1)
"Good quality leather with two types of insole."
#44

Calzuros

5.0
(1)
"I’ve worn them for 10 years and I’m only on my second pair."
#45

Vivo Barefoot

5.0
(1)
"My knees and back never felt as good in other shoes."
#46

Viviobarefoot

4.0
(1)
"Going to be making the switch to barefoot style shoes. Specifically Viviobarefoot once they restock."
#47

Hiking Boots

4.0
(1)
"Hiking boots, any brand that is comfortable, which are waterproof."
#48

Puma

4.0
(1)
"Right now I’m wearing Pumas though and they’re working fine."
#49

Chuck Taylor

4.0
(1)
"To me and my archless feet Chuck Taylors get me through the day."
#50

DC

4.0
(1)
"I've got a pair of white DC Villains that have lasted me through 3 years of clinicals."
#51

Sticky Pro

4.0
(1)
"Slide on and easy to wipe down."
#52

Rockport

4.0
(1)
"Rockport pro walkers. Quite comfortable."
#53

B.O.C. Born

4.0
(1)
"I wear these - the base is a little wider than Danskos."
#54

Cherokee

4.0
(1)
"I really like them. I've had them for 2 years now so they are pretty durable and very comfy!"
#55

Kuru

4.0
(1)
"They are comfy, cleanable, and they last a long time."
#56

K-Swiss

4.0
(1)
"I like my K Swiss sneakers."
#57

Under Armour

4.0
(1)
"They’re honestly super comfortable."
#58

Sanitas

4.0
(1)
#59

Abeo

4.0
(1)
"I like them, but liked my Hokas better."
#60

Toms

3.0
(1)
"They are surprisingly comfortable."
#61

Nursemates

2.0
(1)
"I started off with a pair of Nursemates that were light as a feather."

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