What are the most comfortable women's shoes for hospital staff who stand a lot?

Shoes should be autoclavable since they get covered in blood an shit

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TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 18 pts · 1y
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GuyFawkes@midwest.social · 14 pts · 1y (1 reply)

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 (3 replies)

Crocs

pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

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
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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
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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.