Shoes should be autoclavable since they get covered in blood an shit
Dunno about autoclavable, but I think the HOKA brand is popular with the hospital staff I know and they seem to prefer those.
All the female nurses I know wear either Hoka or OnClouds.
This. And clogs. I wouldnt get any perforated or open back crocs. If you hurt yourself on those types of crocs, workers comp won’t cover.
Crocs
When I worked in restaurants in college, the chefs and staff swore by them. Is that still a thing?
Yep! And they’re very easy to clean.
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A lot of female nurses I worked with wore clogs. Second most popular were things that look like hokas. I don’t know who would let you put your shoes in their autoclave.
Get something synthetic and easy to bleach. I wore breathable mesh upper barefoot running shoes for over a decade in the ER and I ended up with bloody/pissy socks more than a few times.
imho the only way to know is to find a uniform store and try them on for yourself. I’ve tried the same size shoe from different companies and it’s amazing what a difference there is between them. Sorry if unhelpful.
On running Cloudhorizon. Expensive but incredibly comfortable.
I personally hate crocs, but I don’t work in healthcare. I have a friend who loves them.
There’s a specific workplace line for things like healthcare. Probably can’t autoclave them but you can use a liquid disinfectant.
You do want to avoid most running shoes. Narrow toe boxes, upturned toes, too much heel, and too much foam are all bad for your feet.
I’m a guy, but the top brands for awhile now are On Cloud, Hoka and cross. I found OC fit my feet better overall, but definitely try those 2 out.
My GF works at a hospital, and she swears by high-end running shoes for when you have a lot of indoor walking to do.
Oofos are the plushiest footwear I’ve ever worn. They have clogs that are very easy to wash/clean.
Don’t know about autoclavability, but I’ve known a few retail workers and people with other jobs that have you on your feet all day who swear by danskos
