Comfortable shoes

[DonnyV17]

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I have been wearing my new balances during surgery and let me tell you, at first my lower back killed, but as i got used to the 12 hour days, my back stopped hurting and my heals are killing me. Many of the residents/interns wear danskos. Does anyone have a recommendation for people with wider feet??? I love birkenstocks but im a bit weary of how much support they would provide? Does anyone wear the Birk Bostons? If so, would you recommend them as well as the danskos?

 

[beachbunny]

New balances specifically come in wider widths I believe. Is that what you are using? If not, try the wider width ones, they are great. Also, I have orthodics that make a world of difference. My feet were casted and the podiatrist fitted me and such. They really make a difference in my sneakers. Good luck! I feel your pain!!

 

[deleted87716]

I love birkenstocks but im a bit weary of how much support they would provide?

Birkenstocks provide great support...very firm, which may take some getting used to, but very supportive.

Forget the Bostons for the hospital. Leather/suede=yuck. Just wait until you see the crap that winds up on your feet. Get the ones you can sterilize (Super Birki, etc.)

 

[alfalfa sprouts]

Hellooo so i've read through most of the posts, and i'm curious if anyone has any advice about how dansko's/birks/clogs/merrell's/etc are in terms of providing heel support.. maybe this is what has been discussed, but i could use some clarification. Thanks! 🙂

 

[Llenroc]

The Dansko's that almost everyone wears at my hospital are some UGLY shoes.

 

[burlypie]

Anyone like Earthshoes? I hear they are supposed to help straighten out the lumbar spine while standing as the heelbed is slightly lower than the toe. Any truth to it? Because as much as I love my danskos my lower back kills at the end of the day!

http://www.earthshoes.ca/earthshoes.ca/big-shoes/kharma-vegan.html

 

[nykka3]

i mentioned this earlier...i have narrow feet with a high arch. i usually tend to evert my feet when walking which looks like i am falling or ******ed. are there shoes that help with this?

 

[BayesianDoc]

I have owned Birks and Crocs and definitely prefer crocs. They take no time to work in unlike Birks which may take months depending on usage, they are much less expensive, and IMO more comfortable.

 

[Nerdoscience]

I recently learned from a Podiatrist that I have the classic Greek foot type. Apparently, there is the Greek foot type, which is wide, blocky-toed (the 1st toe is longer than the 2nd toe), and has a flat bottom. My mom calls them Flintstone feet.

Then, there is the Egyptian foot type: narrow, bony, 2nd toe longer than 1st toe, and very high instep. I know a lot of people who swear by certain shoes (including Birkies) that are great for their Egyptian foot. But even if I get the super-wide ones, the arch support pushes quite uncomfortably into my instep.

I really like Merrells because they have some arch that gives support, but not a lot, so they don't make me feel like my foot is being split in two.

 

[nykka3]

I recently learned from a Podiatrist that I have the classic Greek foot type. Apparently, there is the Greek foot type, which is wide, blocky-toed (the 1st toe is longer than the 2nd toe), and has a flat bottom. My mom calls them Flintstone feet.

Then, there is the Egyptian foot type: narrow, bony, 2nd toe longer than 1st toe, and very high instep. I know a lot of people who swear by certain shoes (including Birkies) that are great for their Egyptian foot. But even if I get the super-wide ones, the arch support pushes quite uncomfortably into my instep.

I really like Merrells because they have some arch that gives support, but not a lot, so they don't make me feel like my foot is being split in two.

yeah my foot is definitely more egyptian w/o the 2nd toe longer than the 1st part

 

[Dunce]

I'll put in a vote for Crocs.
I picked up a pair a few weeks ago and think they are definitely worth it for less than 40 bucks. I got the "Aspen" which has a closed toe and doesn't have any of those lame holes that some of the other Crocs have all over them. This pair looks like a Crocs version of the Super Birki.

Check out the Aspen here

 

[tr]

I recently learned from a Podiatrist that I have the classic Greek foot type. Apparently, there is the Greek foot type, which is wide, blocky-toed (the 1st toe is longer than the 2nd toe), and has a flat bottom. My mom calls them Flintstone feet.

Then, there is the Egyptian foot type: narrow, bony, 2nd toe longer than 1st toe, and very high instep.

WTF? Who came up with those types? Those foot features don't necessarily go together. E.g., I have narrow, bony feet with long toes and a longer 2nd toe, but a flat instep.

And what's with their supposed racial origins? Anybody who's ever seen classical Greek statuary could tell you the 2nd toe is always longer than the first.

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

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[wayttk]

Anyone like Earthshoes? I hear they are supposed to help straighten out the lumbar spine while standing as the heelbed is slightly lower than the toe. Any truth to it? Because as much as I love my danskos my lower back kills at the end of the day!

http://www.earthshoes.ca/earthshoes.ca/big-shoes/kharma-vegan.html

What would be the benefit of contriving a hypolordosis? OUCH!!

Anyone here tried CROCS? I'm seriously thinking of getting a pair and would like to hear from anyone here that has them.

 

[(nicedream)]

I highly recommend Josef Seibel shoes for when you need to wear something nice-looking, or just want shoes that look better than the clog designs. My feet get sore very easily, but I can wear my Josef Seibels and be standing all day and when I take them off my feet feel great. They are known as "The European comfort shoe". They're not cheap...

Josef Seibel

The Tannery Josef Seibel

Zappo Josef Seibel

Nordstroms Josef Seibel

 

[Dunce]

What would be the benefit of contriving a hypolordosis? OUCH!!

Anyone here tried CROCS? I'm seriously thinking of getting a pair and would like to hear from anyone here that has them.

look a few posts above yours

they're super comfortable, cheap, and perfect for a night on call

 

[MZimmer]

May I suggest checking out...

www.Danskooutlet.com

They have Dansko "seconds"... ie: scratched, or other cosmetic defects, but work just as well... at a good discount price...

 

[Nerdoscience]

WTF? Who came up with those types? Those foot features don't necessarily go together. E.g., I have narrow, bony feet with long toes and a longer 2nd toe, but a flat instep.

And what's with their supposed racial origins? Anybody who's ever seen classical Greek statuary could tell you the 2nd toe is always longer than the first.

A. You don't have to have a 100% Egyptian or Greek foot. They are extremes.
B. If you look at statuary and painting from the ancient Greek and Egyptians, they do basically fit those descriptions (in general). I don't think they are supposed to be racial decriptors
C. I did NOT come up with this myself, and I don't know who did. Ask a podiatrist. Sheesh!

 

[alwaysaangel]

So I'm just going to be a M1 in August, but I'm already stressing about shoes.

I was asking my mom for shoes for Christmas but since I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted we waited and will be getting them once I decide.

In looking for shoes I found these, which I guess are pretty new, they're called MBT shoes:

http://www.swissmasaius.com/

My coworker has them and they're supposed to be INCREDIBLY comfortable. Read the site, they say they do all sorts of stuff for your knees, feet, and back. Plus its a mini workout for your butt and thighs!

Anyway, they're really expensive, but I'm gonna be getting them for the preceptorship/free clinic time I'll have 1st and 2nd year and hopefully they'll last to my rotations.

One thing is they do say you're not supposed to wear them on slippery surfaces because of the way they hit the ground, but I found several customer comments on their website from health care workers who use them - so it can't be that big of a problem as long as you're not a clutz.

Just wanted to share for other people who will be looking for comfortable shoes soon.

 

[laxman310]

Mephistos - they way to go!

Mephistos are like $300, I'm not a doctor yet 🙁 .

I'm gonna try starting out with clarks.

 

[UDbiochem]

Another vote for crocs. They are cheap and you can find or order the ones without holes and closed toe. They were the best purchase in years. I had back problems wearing my new balance sneakers for the first two weeks of surgery, bought the crocs, and have had no back problems since.

 

[ambulancedriver]

anyone have merrell's? people here have recommended them, but are they limited to wearing with scrubs or can you wear them with a shirt and tie as well (more formal)? also, are there any major stores that carry them or do you have to buy online w/o knowledge of sizing? thanks in advance.

 

[yohimbine1]

Hmm I was gonna go for the Dansko's but there seem to be some votes against them. I'll try them on anyway and see how they are. As for me I'm looking for dressy shoes; I think my regular Nikes will be ok for surg.

 

[dnslay]

Dressy shoes, eh? Cole-Haan's feel amazing and look awesome but like classy understated Italian shoes. And they have Nike Air soles....

Hmm I was gonna go for the Dansko's but there seem to be some votes against them. I'll try them on anyway and see how they are. As for me I'm looking for dressy shoes; I think my regular Nikes will be ok for surg.

 

[LJDHC05]

I wore merrell primo clogs (I'm a dude) when I was working in the lab for a year (on my feet for about 6hours) and they were great...they turned into my anatomy shoes and promptly got ditched. You can find them at REI, EMS or pretty much anywhere online.

 

[anon-y-mouse]

Dressy shoes, eh? Cole-Haan's feel amazing and look awesome but like classy understated Italian shoes. And they have Nike Air soles....

Agree about Cole Haan nike air. They have sales twice a year (and I think it's going on now too), and I've worn them for 12+ hrs at a time without discomfort. My mom got me a pair of Prada with melty-soft supple leather, also ridiculously comfortable... but I have a feeling I don't want to wear those into the hospital if I'm going to get weird bodily fluids on them.

By the way, how common is it to get 'dirty' with medical fluids on the wards? Obviously I'm going to wear scrubs for surgery, but for medicine/etc., but I'm wondering whether I should downgrade my wardrobe in anticipation of it getting disgusting?

 

[ShyRem]

Dressy shoes for women: Beautifeel. A little pricey, but very light and comfy. Soft. My favorites along with the Danskos.

 

[LUBDUBB]

Dressy shoes for women: Beautifeel. A little pricey, but very light and comfy. Soft. My favorites along with the Danskos.

Agreed.
And dressy shoes for men: Ecco (best damnn shoe out there IMHO).

 

[DOCTORSAIB]

You guys are a bunch of kids (save LD).

Ferragamos for wards/clinic.

Calzuros for OR.

I HATE danskos.

 

[45408]

Dressy shoes, eh? Cole-Haan's feel amazing and look awesome but like classy understated Italian shoes. And they have Nike Air soles....

Hmmm, I'll have to check those out. My current dress shoes are very uncomfortable.

 

[roadrunnerrita]

I just caved and bought a patent-leather pair of danskos (the professional clog). My toes were becoming deformed from all the narrow-toed flats I bought.

they are ugly, but my toe tops are like little shiny mirrors.

 

[dilated]

You guys are a bunch of kids (save LD).

Ferragamos for wards/clinic.

Calzuros for OR.

I HATE danskos.

Most other shoe options don't come in wide. Danskos are surprisingly good for wide feet even though they don't come in a specific wide size.

 

[Jimmi]

sweet thx for the ideas i need some shoes