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Towards the end of a 12-hour shift, theres a lot on your mind.
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To create our list of the ultimate hospital-friendly kicks, we spoke with several registered nurses and board-certified podiatrists.
We also pulled from pastSELF Sneaker Awardsand read hundreds of reviews from nurses and other shoppers.
The result: Your guide to the most supportive, functional, and stylish shoes for long shifts.
Plus, the antimicrobial mesh upper is thin and breathable, to keepsweaty feetcool all day long.
Im an ER nurse and on my feet for long 12- to 16 hour-shifts; the shoes are amazing.
Took one shift to break in, and I love that theyre waterproof, one Zappos reviewer wrote.
Product specs
Sizes:US 5 to 11 |Material:Polyester, foam, rubber |Weight:8 oz.
Ive been wearing them for three years now.
They really eliminate stress and fatigue on your lower leg and foot.
Sizes:US 5 to 12 |Material:Mesh, recycled polyester, rubber |Weight:8.9 oz.
Elastic, no-tie laces makes slipping the Clove Classic on and off a breeze.
I absolutely love these shoes, one Clove reviewer wrote.
They are comfortable, and the best part of all is that they are BREATHABLE!!!
Sizes:US 5 to 12.5 |Material:Microfiber |Weight:10 oz.
you could also slip your own custom orthotics inside this shoeanother feature Dr. Fuchs appreciates.
Choose from over 15 neutral or punchy shades to add a pop of color to your scrubs.
Sizes:US 5 to 13 |Material:Knit upper, foam, rubber |Weight:8.9 oz.
Inside, thick foam padding and a supportive heel cup absorb shock to keep your feet healthy and happy.
Sizes:US 5 to 12 |Material:Mesh, rubber, EVA foam |Weight:8.6 oz.
Sizes:US 5 to 12 |Material:Mesh, rubber |Weight:9.6 oz.
For petite wearers, these Danskos add about two inches of height.
Sizes:US 4.5/5 to 12.5/13 |Material:Leather, foam, polyurethane leather |Weight:15 oz.
Another shared that after wearing these for six months, their feet never hurt anymore after working 12-hour shifts.
Textured treads on Crocs soles also make them slip-resistant, which is essential when walking on slick floors.
Theyre also super easy to clean and dry quickly, so you could wipe them off quickly between patients.
They were my favorite shoes because they were so comfortable.
After retiring, I continue to wear them.
Sizes:US 6 to 12 |Material:Croslite, EVA foam |Weight:11 to 16 oz.
Ive been wearing these shoes for a good 10-plus years, raved one New Balance reviewer.
I am on my feet all day at work, and the 990s always come through.
Sizes:US 5.5 to 12 |Material:Suede, mesh, rubber |Weight:13.2 oz.
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