Irrelevant question about shoes but hoping someone has experience

[Lost in Translation]

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I can’t fit in Danskos.

Are there any OR shoes that are comfortable for standing that have a steel or at least reinforced hard toe? I keep running over my feet in my Nikes, and I can’t imagine the Hokas would be much more protective.

 

[wanderingorion]

Calzuros without holes have a pretty stiff toe

 

[armybound]

Birkenstocks (the rubber ones) have pretty hard toes also.

One of my residents wears Dr Martens

 

[GreenHousePub]

What is running over your feet in the OR? The C-arm? Back table?

New balance makes a 627 with a steel toe. Otherwise, Reebok, Carhart, Skechers make a steel-toe sneaker (I generally regard those brands as crap save for new balance....occasionally). Looks like Keen produces one as well.

Unfortunately in this department, you'll be trading comfort for functionality. You could also take a shoe to a shoe cobbler and see if they can make modifications to the toe.

Ortho guy I used to work with wore cowboy boots to the OR, but he was different.

Honestly, I'd take a look more at why you're getting your feet run over so frequently. Really haven't heard it as a common complaint is all.

 

[WinslowPringle]

Merrell Mocs are where it’s at for OR shoe comfort and easy cleaning. Not steel tipped but pretty firm toe area, been hit a few times by OR beds etc and had no issues.