Best work shoes on Reddit
371 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/PharmacyTechnician, r/starbucksbaristas and 47 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.7
(45)
"A really nice option for both comfort & safety with the SR (slip resistant) soles."
"Plenty of cushion, non-slip soles."
"Yes, Hoka Bondi SR in black leather."
"HOKA and Dansko would be my recommendations."
"Look at the Hoka Bondi. They’re a bit pricey, but well worth it."
"Hokas with an insert."
"Hoka or something that breathes and is comfortable."
"Hokas changed my life."
"Hokas changed my life."
"Nurses seem to like Hoka’s."
#2
Keen
4.4
(20)
"Keen has the most comfortable toe box."
"They're overall very well-made shoes."
"Keens have treated me the best by far."
"Keen are hands down the best I’ve worn."
"Keen Cincinnati have been my favorite."
"I went through two other pair of shoes before I found they are the most comfortable."
"Big fan of the Keen Cincinnati with carbon toes is what I use at msft."
"I use Keens"
"Im wearing Keen Vista energy. No complaint after being on concrete all day."
"Keen."
#3
Skechers
4.1
(21)
"I got some Skechers a few years ago that have held up really well and they’re comfortable."
"Are they ugly yes do my feet ever hurt even after a double??? Nope"
"1000%."
"I’ve got a pair of sketchers I absolutely love!"
"Personally i use sketchers. Any sketchers with a cushy sole."
"I've had mine almost a year, and still look good."
"Sketchers work line is great."
"I switch between sketchers and my crocs depending what I'm in the mood for."
"Sketchers has a work line they are no slip and are amazing."
"Skechers."
#4
Dansko
4.8
(18)
"Can confirm they’re very supportive and comfortable."
"The black dansko clogs I wear are about 6 years old and show no signs of age."
"Dansko."
"Danskos and compression socks have made a whole world of difference."
"Dansko, Allergria, Croc (they have professional clogs)"
"I swear by them. Love my Danskos. They last me an average of ten years a pair."
"If you plan on wearing them for years then it’s worth it to spend a little more on some Danskos."
"I’ve had my for 2 years now and they’re still going strong."
"I love dansko clogs. They’re so comfortable."
"If you’re standing, you want dansko clogs."
#5
Brooks
4.6
(18)
"Brooks are always going to be my go-to when being on my feet all day."
"Brooks Adrenaline GTS."
"Brooks adrenaline gts or ghost"
"I like the Brooks adrenaline brand. They're expensive so they're one of the only things I ask for at Christmas."
"Brooks, Hokas, or on clouds. Husband wears brooks and I wear on clouds."
"Brooks hands down!"
"BROOKS!!!!!"
"I wear Brooks and I immediately saw a difference in back pain."
"Honestly, I bought a pair of Brooks Ghost as my day to day normal shoes."
"Brooks are amazing! Made for running shoes so it has a really nice cushion when you walk."
#6
Red Wing
4.4
(18)
"Buy a goodyear welted shoe or boot with a wedge sole."
"You absolutely can never go wrong with RedWing boots and shoes."
"Redwings traction tred, that type of sole keeps your feet from getting fucked up standing on hangar floors all day"
"Red wing hands down."
"Get some work boots. Red wing, Thorogood, Danner, etc."
"I'm really happy with mine, they gave me a pair they said was like their most common best seller."
"Buy redwings ans you will never look back"
"I switched to Red Wings and would not go with anything else. I was getting 3 to 4 years of if them and would just get new soles on them for more years."
"Redwings, they’re pricey, but once broke in, you can where them for 15 hours straight."
"Are my favorite."
#7
Crocs
4.4
(18)
"So comfortable and can be thrown in sport mode for peak"
"They are non slip, and super comfortable."
"Crocs are my legit go to."
"Crocs I love mine."
"Crocs on the clock! They're a restaurant specific line with no holes and non slip."
"I also carry a pair of white crocs in my van that I only wear inside finished houses."
"Best work shoes when the managers aren’t around"
"Crocs"
"Crocs work shoes are good."
"What worked for me after trial and error was Bistro Crocs."
#8
Shoes for Crews
4.2
(17)
"I bought mine a year ago and I have not had foot or leg pain since!"
"I have been using Shoes for Crews for a long time and am happy with their products."
"They make footwear specifically for working in restaurants / kitchens."
"Shoes for Crews is the best no slip."
"Shoes for crews are the best non slips on earth."
"I use Shoes for Crews since I'm in the deli and they need to be slip resistant."
"I’ve used them at other food service jobs and appreciate how they have non-slip shoes."
"They ain’t cute but they’re relatively cheap, last a long time and are actual nonslip work shoes"
"Shoes for Crews has some decent options at that price point."
"I used to wear Shoes for Crews when I worked long hours."
#9
Birkenstock
4.2
(11)
"Birkenstock Tokio grip model. Unmatched comfort."
"Not cheap, But Birkenstock makes an amazing work shoe."
"Super Birki. I'm on 3 years with mine but have replaced the cork insoles twice."
"I like the Birkenstock work shoe, I think they are very comfy and supportive."
"Get Birkenstocks, super birki or profi birki."
"I wear a pair of Birkenstock Boston or Tokio clogs at work."
"Birkenstocks"
"Professional Birkenstocks and non slip kitchen vans are both great."
"Birkenstock tokyo super grips for me. pricey but worth it."
"Birkenstock tokio super grips are the most comfortable shoe I ever purchased."
#10
Dr. Martens
4.3
(9)
"Honestly if you can afford doc martins I would."
"Worth every penny."
"SO MANY people I work with/have worked with wear doc martens."
"I have Dr. Martens I've worn them for years."
"I have Docs from Zappos and I really like them!"
"Docs. but not ones tight on your toes."
"I wear doc martens with inserts, and they really help!"
"Dr Martens can be BIFL if you take care of them!"
"I wear doc martins but I have gel insoles in them."
#11
On Cloud
4.1
(9)
"I love my waterproof On Clouds though. Just got my 2nd pair."
"The most comfortable shoes I’ve worn while working are on clouds"
"Have rave reviews from a lot of people."
"On Cloud for me."
"Last me my entire shift."
"My favorites are On Cloud, but they’re spendy."
"On clouds are my favorite right now because they're a little lighter."
"Onclouds or brooks glycerine. I've had some decent hokas too, which are very popular at my hospital, but I think of them as the worst great shoe I've owned."
"Don’t waste your money with the On clouds! I bought a pair in January and they have already fallen apart."
#12
Clarks
4.1
(9)
"I like Clarks. These shoes meet my criteria."
"My mother has sworn by clarks for years."
"Clark’s sometimes but honestly I prefer coach and four."
"Clarks are generally very comfortable and classic."
"I like Clarks. These shoes meet my criteria."
"I like Clarks. They are relatively light, hold up well, and have good cushioning."
"The brands they carried could easily meet your needs: Clarks, Rockport, and etc focus on function and comfort."
"I also got a pair of Clark's that are a bit more formal!"
"I wore wide width Clarks for work and they were great."
#13
Vans
4.1
(9)
"Felt like these would do just about everything I'd need them to."
"I've been in mine for about a month now and they've easily become my favorite pairs of vans."
"I actually have and love this exact same part of work vans."
"Always used vans or other type of skate shoe with insoles."
"I desperately need decent footwear after decades of converse and vans."
"I am considering getting the shoe version as winter shoe."
"Love these, the only issue I’ve ever had is the little things you put the laces through on top get bent out of shape."
"My personal favorites are the deluxe comfort."
"Vans with flat soles can basically feel like walking without shoes."
#14
Blundstone
4.4
(8)
"Blundstone are hard wearing. Light weight. And very comfortable."
"Had a spinal fusion after high school, don’t have good posture because of it, before I found blundstones my upper back would hurt after every shift."
"I got a pair of blundstones and haven't looked back."
"Blundstones."
"I have been buying Blundstone for years... they are great boots."
"Blundstones are just a perfect, all-around boot."
"I use non safety Blundstones but with the Vibram sole, sticks to everything!"
"Im on my 3rd pair of blundstones, the first two were awesome, fit great and comfortable."
#15
New Balance
4.1
(8)
"New balance and sketchers for me."
"New Balance 626v2 or Fresh Foam X 840F slip resistant."
"I recommend New Balance 626v2 and a pair of Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx inserts."
"I prefer new balance or oofos as these brands actually support my feet."
"Newbalance running shoes have helped a lot."
"Makes composite toes."
"I like New balance footwear."
"I have a solid black pair of New Balance that I wear with black trousers."
#16
Cole Haan
4.3
(6)
"Cole Haan and Tory Burch all the way"
"Makes the most comfortable work shoes"
"Cole haan"
"Cole Haan."
"Cole Haan at the McArthur Glen outlet has some great options."
"My go-to is Cole Haan as they have some pretty cute styles."
#17
Ecco
4.8
(5)
"Ecco makes incredible shoes and I always find their toe boxes to be fairly wide on most designs."
"I discovered Ecco about ten years ago... They are not cheap but last forever."
"I discovered Ecco about ten years ago and have never looked back."
"Ecco shoes! They’re recommended by podiatrists for plantar fasciitis."
"In black :) "
#18
Adidas
4.0
(6)
"Was always an adidas ultraboost guy. They are mad comfy but do wear out in about 6 months."
"I’m currently wearing just a pair of knit adidas with their cloud comfort insole."
"The best shoes are ones with good support and padding."
"Ultraboost."
"Ultraboost"
"Adidas cause they are really comfortable for your feet when you are working long shifts."
#19
Merrell
4.4
(5)
"Fuck boots get merrels or salomons definitely the best mixture of comfort and durability."
"Your feet and back will thank you."
"What about waterproof Merrells or similar?"
"Merrell Moab and socks with 50%+ merino wool material. Good to hike, good to work."
"Definitely not the shoes for style points but S tier comfort and arch support."
#20
Thorogood
4.4
(5)
"I wear the Thorogood boots that are made in USA by the employee-owners."
"Have saved my feet since I started wearing them."
"My Thorogoods have been good to me over the last year."
"I've had the best luck with thorogood boots."
"Thorogood they last a long time for their price tag."
#21
Clove
4.8
(4)
"I wear cloves. they’re technically nursing shoes but they’re everything you will be looking for!!"
"Crocs or cloves"
"They are SO comfortable & waterproof."
"Hospital staff wear 'Clove'."
#22
ASICS
4.0
(4)
"ASICS, New Balance (the 800s models), White’s or Wesco for pull-on boots."
"I have asics with gel in the sole and they are doing really well so far."
"I have asics with gel in the sole and they are doing really well so far."
"I also prefer asics with powerstep insoles."
#23
Rockport
3.8
(4)
"I’ve had success with Rockport, Wolverine, and Ariat boots."
"In general, Rockport and Clark’s are my go-to."
"But swap out the inner sole for something better."
#24
SAS
4.7
(3)
"SAS makes great, comfy, and long lasting workplace shoes."
"Wore that pair for 8 years, only the insoles leather was worn."
"SAS."
#25
Redback
4.7
(3)
"I wore a pair of Redbacks for 4 years when I worked heavy equipment."
"Redbacks are 11/10 if you like a classic supportive boot."
"I liked Redbacks."
#26
Doc Martens
4.7
(3)
"They’re super comfortable."
"Some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned!"
"Doc martens have lasted me a few years."
#27
On
4.7
(3)
"On Clouds!"
"On Clouds. Only shoes you’ll ever wear again walking on concrete all day"
"On cloud"
#28
Vionic
4.3
(3)
"My wife is a teacher and swears by vionic shoes."
"Vionic has really stylish and comfy shoes."
"I like Vionic inserts. They give you great arch support."
#29
Converse
4.3
(3)
"Converse. I’ve tried a lot of other shoes and converse are the best in my opinion."
"I love converse for absolutely anything work included."
"Converse monochrome black with memory foam soles added."
#30
Oofos
4.3
(3)
"They are by far the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn."
"Oofos and Crocs used to be all I could wear."
"They are maybe not out-in-public shoes but i wfh and walk around my house all day."
#31
Danner
4.0
(3)
"I would hesitate to recommend the softer boots like most Thorogood or Red Wing offerings."
"I wore Danners for years when I worked."
"Danner makes great footwear."
#32
Naturalizer
4.0
(3)
"Naturalizer is all online now but offers wide and regular widths."
"Try Naturalizer, Geox, and Ecco."
#33
Tieks
5.0
(2)
"Expensive, but the best!"
"Comfortable and they come in so many colors."
#34
Clark's
5.0
(2)
"I’m a librarian and I recommend Clark’s."
"I'm a big fan of Clark's."
#35
Gucci
5.0
(2)
"I love my Gucci loafers"
"Definitely Gucci or Ferragamo! They are so comfortable as well!"
#36
Frankie4
5.0
(2)
"I love my Frankie4 leather white sneakers, they have insoles with half length."
"I love my Frankie4 leather white sneakers."
#37
Crockett & Jones
5.0
(2)
"Crockett and Jones"
"Crocket & jones"
#38
Nike
5.0
(2)
"Haven’t failed me for 4+ years."
"They're the best sneakers!"
#39
Snibbs
4.5
(2)
"Snibbs, hands down."
"Snibbs."
#40
Wolverine
4.5
(2)
"I've had several pairs that lasted well over a year."
"Wolverines!"
#41
Timberland
4.5
(2)
"Timberland Pros, soft toe. Comfortable from day one."
"My last pair of timberland pros made it to three years of daily wear."
#42
Altra
4.5
(2)
"I love how they keep my feet neutral - super comfortable for me while standing most the day!"
"Altra, on cloud, or skechers with arch fit support are good choices."
#43
Kuru
4.5
(2)
"They're expensive, and they only have 1 style with nonslip, but by the end of a busy shift, my feet are the last thing hurting."
"Kurus really saved me."
#44
Double HH
4.5
(2)
"Double hh if you want quality."
"Double hh if you want quality."
#45
Red Wings
4.5
(2)
"The only correct answer is Red Wings!"
"I wear red wings but that’s just because they’re the only shoes I can find in a size 15."
#46
Allen Edmonds
4.5
(2)
"Check out some Allen Edmonds. I've never had a problem with them."
"Allen Edmonds are really good, kind of pricey."
#47
Sam Edelman
4.0
(2)
"Sam Edelman has decently made real leather shoes for reasonable price points IMO."
"Makes great shoes! Stylish and comfy."
#48
Rothy's
4.0
(2)
"Worth every penny."
"Rothy's are great because they're machine washable."
#49
Ariat
4.0
(2)
"ARIAT also offers a great variety of sizes and are light."
"The confort is very impressive but the wear has been fast."
#50
Vivaia
4.0
(2)
"It’s actually pretty comfortable."
"They have stylish work shoes for people with wide feet and those with bunions."
#51
Walmart
4.0
(2)
"When I actually wear non-slips, I wear my Walmart ones."
"Walmart's non slips are pretty nice and under 30 bucks."
#52
Lems
4.0
(2)
"Lems since I wear and orthopedic for my toes under my socks."
"Lems since I wear and orthopedic for my toes under my socks."
#53
Will's Vegan Store
4.0
(2)
"My husband has shoes from Will’s Vegan Store and they are going on three years strong!"
"I have a few different styles from Will's Vegan Store which are still lasting me well a couple of years later."
#54
Xero
4.0
(2)
"Xeros!!"
"Xero shoes are great, and wide at the toe box."
#55
Timberland Pro
4.0
(2)
"Timberland pro boots are incredibly comfortable."
"I've seriously been considered the Timberland Pro shoes."
#56
Reebok
3.5
(2)
"I like them a lot."
"The most important thing is to buy a separate insole."
#57
Cofra
5.0
(1)
"Very comfortable. Wide toe box."
#58
Hot Chocolate Design
5.0
(1)
"They have a wide tie box, are surprisingly comfy with flat feet and super cute."
#59
Klogs
5.0
(1)
"Klogs worked best for me in food service."
#60
Port Royale
5.0
(1)
"I fell in love with the Port Royale style last year."
#61
Rocky
5.0
(1)
"Rocky Athletix is a great shoe for standing/walking on hard surfaces all day."
#62
Brooks, New Balance, Hoka
5.0
(1)
"Designed for all day standing."
#63
Hiking Shoes
5.0
(1)
"I wear hikers because they can take the punishment of constant walking."
#64
Mise Footwear
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.misefootwear.com"
#65
Men's Sneakers
4.0
(1)
"I buy a men’s sneaker because they are wider fitting than women’s shoes."
#66
Running/Work Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I would strongly suggest checking out some local stores to see what fits you better."
#67
San Antonio Shoe Company
4.0
(1)
"My goto is San Antonio Shoe Company."
#68
Dromedaris
4.0
(1)
"Her go-to is Dromedaris."
#69
Converse Chuck Taylor
4.0
(1)
"I like my chucks or my vans"
#70
Deck Shoe
4.0
(1)
"I wear deck shoes, look into them. Not super expensive, slip proof, water resistant."
#71
Nike Huarache
4.0
(1)
"Nike Hurache"
#72
Be Lenka
4.0
(1)
"They have excellent waterproofing and the slip resistance is pretty good."
#73
Margaux
4.0
(1)
"They are so well made and really elegant."
#74
Mark's
4.0
(1)
"In general, I would say to check out Mark's for work wear."
#75
Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars
3.0
(1)
"Chuck taylors."
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