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So my 25 dollar 4 year old crocs have done me well over the years. But as I concluded my training in the next 50 something days (but whose counting), my trusted Baja crocs will be retired into the swampy sunset.

I'm looking to get something, although I'm not sure what exactly I want. What are you guys presently wearing and how do they feel after a 12-14 hour day? My feet are wide and somewhat flat and I'm not sure what exactly may best fit me. Are danskos the bomb? Do Birkenstocks make you feel like your walking on air? Are your $500 ferragamos a necessity? Just inyerested in people's input as I transition away from the crockies.

Note: I won't wear sneakers in the OR. I run 2-4 times a week and that's the only time I wear them.

Thanks.
 
Z-coils. U will be walking on sunshine while providing some much needed comic relief for the rest of us in the OR. It's win-win.
 
Merrell Mixmasters. They are light, ventilated, and comfortable. Most importantly they have an antibacterial coating inside so they never stink (biggest problem with tennis shoes on the 24 hour shifts). Worn mine every day for last year and they are still going strong.
 
HumidifiedMoistureExchange said:
So my 25 dollar 4 year old crocs have done me well over the years. But as I concluded my training in the next 50 something days (but whose counting), my trusted Baja crocs will be retired into the swampy sunset.

I'm looking to get something, although I'm not sure what exactly I want. What are you guys presently wearing and how do they feel after a 12-14 hour day? My feet are wide and somewhat flat and I'm not sure what exactly may best fit me. Are danskos the bomb? Do Birkenstocks make you feel like your walking on air? Are your $500 ferragamos a necessity? Just inyerested in people's input as I transition away from the crockies.

Note: I won't wear sneakers in the OR. I run 2-4 times a week and that's the only time I wear them.

Thanks.
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The Birkenstock clogs look so awesome. First paycheck out I am getting a pair. Until then Patagonia Maui Mocs which are pretty awesome OR shoes too.
 
wear whatever, get a pair of dr scholls inserts
 
I am always wearing the pair of running shoes that have been "retired" from running duty after 400 miles or so. I'm on my 3rd consecutive pair of Brooks Ravennas.
 
Le Chameau Chasseur
 
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I wear a comfortable pair of Merrell's that I can slip on/off for those few minutes when I can sit down and make sure they are of a dark color so as not to show any blood stains too easily.
 
nap$ter said:
anytime i see a man in danskos i instantly lose respect.

crocs are da bomb.
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Yeah man. How about a new pair of crocs? That's what I have on right now. I sometimes wear tennis shoes but it's so much easier to wipe blood off of crocs.
 
Crocs are for kids.

Kick your style up a notch and get a pair of Native shoes. I have the Howards since they don't have the holes in top. If massive blood loss isn't puting your socks at risk, the Jefferson or Miller are cool too.

I've been wearing my current pair for about 4 years. They feel great after a long day. Plus you can clean them easily.
 
Mr Wizard said:
Crocs are for kids.

Kick your style up a notch and get a pair of Native shoes. I have the Howards since they don't have the holes in top. If massive blood loss isn't puting your socks at risk, the Jefferson or Miller are cool too.

I've been wearing my current pair for about 4 years. They feel great after a long day. Plus you can clean them easily.
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I didn't know they made them for adults.
My kids have Native shoes (and Crocs, New Balance, Campers, and more New Balance.)
 
I've had the same crocs for years and I'm looking for something new and different. I almost never wear sneakers outside of the gym and my feet wouldn't agree with having them on for 10-12 hours at a time. I like to take my foot out of the crocs to wiggle my toes and rotate my ankle ever so often. Sneakers would severely limit that.
 
Bistro Pro Clog are ought to be good.
From their site
We’ve added more comfort features to the Bistro to make even the longest kitchen shifts a piece of cake.
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No shoe laces- check
No upward vents to prevent spills - check
Easy to desinfect - check
roomy toes - check
Option to put heel band foward - check
Easy to take off to chill - check
possible to run in them if the need arises- check
Not ridiculous styled - check
 
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Stillwater45 said:
Merrell Mixmasters. They are light, ventilated, and comfortable. Most importantly they have an antibacterial coating inside so they never stink (biggest problem with tennis shoes on the 24 hour shifts). Worn mine every day for last year and they are still going strong.
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generally shoes without a heel differential are not that good to stand on all day.
A rockport slip-on would be also a good option, if you need to stay somewhat formal.
 
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Birkenstock Boston--I can be on my feet all day and not even think about it. I bought my first pair as an intern and retired them 4 years later.
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hudsontc said:
Birkenstock Boston--I can be on my feet all day and not even think about it. I bought my first pair as an intern and retired them 4 years later.
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My little bro is starting residency this summer and he bought a pair of these because all the cool cats at his shop recommended them. Turns out they were too small and he couldn't return them so he just sent them to me this week. I'm assuming there is a break in period while they conform to your feet because my feet are a bit sore after walking on them the first 2 days. They seem to fit well and I'm looking forward to something new. For the past 2 years I've been wearing a pair of Merrill Moab Ventilators with some green insoles I got at REI. I've been pretty satisfied with them and I might buy another pair in the future.
 
nimbus said:
You cannot walk backward in Birkenstock Boston's. They fall right off your foot.
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False. I do it everyday. Only time they fall off is when the toe gets crushed by an aggressive tech/RN/surgeon.


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I tried numerous shoes since Zappos has such a great return policy and customer service. I currently wear the Naot Footwear Bjorn. I do ALOT of walking, especially on weekend call (OB on 3rd floor, ICU 4th and I almost always use the stairs).

The Merrell Encore Gust is another great clog but I had issues with the insole wearing out after about 6 months.

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Depakote said:
Danskos has a shoe that's more of a loafer than a clog... still very comfortable:
http://www.dansko.com/Mens/Footwear/View All/Wynn/Black Smooth/

These are my go-to now. I used to wear a very similar pair of Clarks before that, also quite good.
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I just picked those up a couple of weeks ago for the impending start of CA1. I've been wearing old running shoes all day during most of intern year but wanted something that will provide better protection for my feet.
 
Dansko lost the license to their original clog design a few years ago and now makes an inferior knock off clog that doesn't fit right.

The original design is available from Sanita, and feels like a much higher quality product. I love 'em!

http://www.sanita.com
 
HumidifiedMoistureExchange said:
The Sanuks look comfy but I'm not sure how well they will hold up to IV and bodily fluids. The cloth design makes me questions it's durability.
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My current pair:
http://www.sanuk.com/mens-sidewalk-...color=RED#start=22&cgid=mens-sidewalk-surfers

I been wearing them daily for ~9mo. now and they still look essentially brand new aside from a few scuffs. The color hides any blood splashes, but I'll admit your socks are gonna get wet if it gets real nasty. I have flat feet and the total lack of support they provide works really well for me. Anything with arch support hurts my feet after a few hours. They are suprisingly well made given the price point and the fact that many of them look you stole them off a sleeping hobo.
 
hudsontc said:
Birkenstock Boston--I can be on my feet all day and not even think about it. I bought my first pair as an intern and retired them 4 years later.
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Are these easy to clean (I've had some bad luck with random bodily fluids finding my shoes...)? My Crocs are okay, but they are unvented and get entirely too warm, was simply planning on getting a new pair of them with the side vent holes. Though this thread has intrigued me.
 
Does no one wear boots? Give me a pair of Red Wings or Frye pull on boots any day of the week over that jazz. I can moonwalk all over the place, though the two-step makes more sense with them on.

ORs are too cold to get that hot, great stability, and no problems with spills unless you're literally up to your knees in it.
 
Dwindlin said:
Are these easy to clean (I've had some bad luck with random bodily fluids finding my shoes...)? My Crocs are okay, but they are unvented and get entirely too warm, was simply planning on getting a new pair of them with the side vent holes. Though this thread has intrigued me.
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I have gotten pretty much everything from blood to mannitol on these and well, they just don't stain easily. I can see wanting to clean a pair of Boston's if you're going barefoot in them but I wear Swiftwick merino wool socks and so they generally stay dry and don't accumulate much in the way of odor.

If you get bodily fluids in a pair of these, you would do so wearing pretty much any other type of shoe (except for boots), as well.
 
What's wrong with you guys? Don't you know 'bout the next coolest thing since sliced bread?

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If you are not rock'n a pair of these, you're just another hospital worker bee.
 
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