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.
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
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TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 18 pts · 1y
GuyFawkes@midwest.social · 14 pts · 1y
All the female nurses I know wear either Hoka or OnClouds.
Elextra@literature.cafe · 3 pts · 1y
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.
PostnataleAbtreibung@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
Crocs
pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y
When I worked in restaurants in college, the chefs and staff swore by them. Is that still a thing?
cattywampas@lemm.ee · 10 pts · 1y
Yep! And they're very easy to clean.
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 1y
WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y
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.
Dagwood222@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 1y
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.
AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com · 5 pts · 1y
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 1y
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.
Gerudo@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 1y
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.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y
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.
Fondots@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
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
scytale@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y
Oofos are the plushiest footwear I’ve ever worn. They have clogs that are very easy to wash/clean.