keyhole kate Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 YD starts her nursing clinical placements soon and needs to buy suitable comfortable shoes any recommendations for suitable styles? are laces allowed ? we have had a look in Clarks but she is unsure what's allowed she is a sensible practical girl and knows comfort not look is paramount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Generally uniform policies will state that acceptable shoes should be a 'full' shoe (lacing or slip-on) which fit well and are comfortable. Things like Crocs are not acceptable due to health & safety issues - they don't always fit well and are 'open'. Also, if you step backwards in crocs, your foot can come out of it. Trainers tend to be frowned upon too, although a lot of nurses wear them. It looks untidy and unprofessional. I always wore Hush Puppies when I worked on the wards. The uni should give her details of what's required / suitable. She will also need to check with the uni if she should have a particular colour to fit in with her uniform. However years of experience deem me qualified to say that she will see quite a few uniform disasters during her training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Doc martins do lace up shoes , i wore them for years really comfortable, cushioned soles, worth every penny. Also easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Yes, flat soled, non slip, comfortable - and if possible washable! Mine used to get covered in allsorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I always wear sketchers or kickers or good old clarks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 When I started it was two pairs of black lace up K shoes with small heels. They were comfy and lasted. Very glam You spend a lot of time on your feet and on your knees and kicking brakes on and off so the toes are likely to get worn so the more comfortable, breathable and leather the better with a bit of bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Things like Crocs are not acceptable due to health & safety issues - they don't always fit well and are 'open'. Also, if you step backwards in crocs, your foot can come out of it. My sister is a ward Sister & she wears Crocs,but not the standard ones you or I might buy - they do ones specifically for work & even more specifically for nurses. They are all enclosed,some have a reinforced steel toe too. she says they are brilliant & everso comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Agree about the Crocs, if they are allowed. There is a specialist supplier in West Wales called Jellyegg (www.jellyegg.com) who supply specialist Crocs - hubs has just bought replacement theatre crocs from them and the service was EXCELLENT! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hotter shoes are brilliant, so, so comfy. It was my Aunt who is a nurse that got me into them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Pavers shoes are comfy, as are Flyflot. Not sure if flyflot just do open style shoes though, but they are extremely comfy. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchanted Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I used to wear Doc martins 'Air' and then latterly Ecco shoes called 'Soft', (maybe because the leather is so soft) and they always fitted so gently while giving good support. They are now made in both lace-up and velcro strap style and the leather upper is usually free of synthetic liners so your feet can breathe and don't get sweaty. The good quality leather made them easy to keep clean and I always had at least 2 pairs to alternate daily and many lasted for years. The thick, spongy sole makes them good for walking about and really helps when you have to be on your feet all day/night. I loved my Eccos (and still do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Clark wave shoes have solved my foot pains, bliss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 thanks everyone YD is very grateful keep all suggestions coming I knew omleteers would come up trumps I have suggested she gets a couple of pairs at least who would have known there was so much choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Sturdy, comfortable & closed in (you spend many hours on your feet, & the oddest things drop, or drip onto your feet during a working day....hence the closed in suggestion!). Rubber soles for nights.....nothing worse than a nurse on nights clumping around in noisy or squeaky shoes. Things that seem soundless during the day can make one heck of a racket at night when everyone's trying to sleep and you're trying to creep around without disturbing them. Typically nurses shoes aren't elegant, unfortunately attractiveness is never a factor when you're working on the wards, but seriously this is one area in which comfort & practicality has to rule over style every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Don't wear shoes that are completely flat - they should have a small heel ( 1/2 to one inch) to protect the back. I also use shaped insoles to make sure my ankles don't roll in and my knees are protected. I bought some 'Busy Feet' by Scholl which make shoes very comfortable, and I also have orthotics but I can't remember who made them (got both types in Boots). I found that although the regulations stated laces at work, they made the shoes difficult to clean, but she will need shoes that can't fall off. If they are of the slip on type make sure they are a good fit and come high up the top of the foot. Clarks, Hotter and Hush Puppies are excellent and I have seen some recently with a buckle which look very comfortable. Please DON'T get crocks, they are one of the worst designs of shoe for ANYBODY, let alone nurses - Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Podiatrists depair of the trouble they cause to the body and feet. She might benefit from some support tights too, I know I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 My daughter is a vetinary nurse and wears Ecco lace-ups, these were recommended by her supervisor and she finds them really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchanted Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Here is a linky to the classic ecco lace-ups http://www.eccoshoeshop.co.uk/ladies-ecco-shoes/ladies-ecco-casual/ecco-soft-ii-shoes-009473 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Back in the 1980's when I trained (Flo Nightingales time ) I think we had to have K's brown lace ups and flesh coloured tights gross - I soon got myself some moccasins and darker tights. Now wear lace up boots at present under my trousers - but will have to get something new soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
