Here Are the 5 Best Footwear Brands for Nurses

Studies indicate that over 50 percent of nurses experience painful foot problems. Of course, if you are a nurse, you don’t need a study to tell you what a hectic 12-hour shift can do to your feet. If you don’t put some deep thought into your footwear, you can expect some serious problems later on in your career. So what types of shoes are best for nurses? Here are the footwear brands nurses keep coming back to.

Top footwear brands for nurses:

1.      Cherokee

Is it any surprise that a uniform company would know what it takes to get through a hard day of work? The same company that clothes a large percentage of nurses has made a grand entrance into the footwear game. Because of their extensive experience making professional uniforms that last, you can expect a durable shoe that keeps you comfortable all day long.

Try this on for size: The Cherokee AnyWear line comes in many designs (and is cheap enough to get multiple pairs to match your scrubs).

2.      Sperry

Aside from nurses, who needs to stay active and keep their footing while navigating slippery floors? Sailors, of course! From the high seas to the ICU, Sperry Topsider’s (and other boat shoes) have special non-slip soles that you won’t see on any other style of shoe, making them perfect for rushing around a hospital.

Try this on for size: Sperry’s Seven Seas line is available in sizes and styles for men and women.

3.      Alegria

Nurses have been wearing clogs for some time now. Unfortunately, most clogs are about as good looking as the crocodiles they took their name from. Enter Alegria. A wide line of styles and designs allows you to treat your feet the way they deserve and look great while you do it.

Try this on for size:  Alegria means “happiness,” which is exactly what your toes will be feeling once you slip into a Keli Professional.

4.      Softwalk

A line of shoes that gets its name from a TV show? We were skeptical, too, until SoftWalk’s Grey’s Anatomy™ line came along. It seems SoftWalk went beyond just taking advantage of a convenient name, as this new line seriously delivers on comfort and looks.

Try this on for size: The Meredith Sport slips on and off like a dream – not that you’ll be in a rush to take off these cozy slippers.

5.      Asics

Asics is a powerful player in active footwear, but you don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from their skills. Since each sport or activity involves different motions in your foot, you want to look for a shoe that is specifically designed for walking, rather than a runner or jogger.

Try this on for size: Though a company of this size has seemingly endless footwear options, we like the Gel-Quickwalk, as it does a great job meeting the demands of nursing.

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