The premed shoes?

[easilydoctor]

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[I know this thread might get moved so I'm going to modify my question a bit.]
What shoes do you wear for comfort especially during volunteer hours when you're on your feet all day?
Actually, I commute to the city(Manhattan) from Queens and back 6 times a week. If you have ever traveled to and fro during rush hour in NYC, you would know the sufferings endured. This greatly affects the work I produce. On the other hand, I also try not to wear sneakers to maintain professionalism at work and research areas. Clarks and Ecco are really soft and easy on the feet but I find them uglier than hell. Just wondering if you guys have any preferences.

 

[DrBowtie]

The "doctor" shoe is a Dansko professional clog. Although you either love them or hate them so make sure you try them on.

 

[kbear12]

seconded on the Dansko's. They're awesome, but you also have to give them some time. They are hard to break in! And when you try them on try on several pairs. Since they are handmade each clog differs slightly so you might have to try a few on before you find one that fits the best.

 

[easilydoctor]

The "doctor" shoe is a Dansko professional clog. Although you either love them or hate them so make sure you try them on.

I'll try them tomorrow. Hah. Can't wait. I didn't appreciate my shoes until I took on this insane schedule. Do doctors prefer a specific type of clog? http://www.dansko.com/Our_Products/Men's/Clogs.aspx

 

[DrBowtie]

I'll try them tomorrow. Hah. Can't wait. I didn't appreciate my shoes until I took on this insane schedule. Do doctors prefer a specific type of clog? http://www.dansko.com/Our_Products/Men's/Clogs.aspx

It's the Professional model typically.

 

[RollSkins]

Nothing but birks

 

[QuakerPreMed]

Voting for my Keen clogs. They're sized weird as hell so try like four sizes before you give up -- worth it in the end.

 

[lsumedgirl]

Merrells are good, and they'll last forever.

 

[alwaysaangel]

I've always just worn comfy tennis shoes, but I'm getting these MBT Shoes for med school clinical stuff.

The people I know who have worn them say they are incredible. They lower the stress on your back, hips, and knees (I have major problems with my back and hips so this is great), and they work out your butt and thighs while you walk. They're really pricey and look funny, but they're supposed to be incredibly comfortable and good for people on their feet a lot.

 

[Davjc2009]

Clark's Wallabees or The Birks

 

[afterthought]

If you're wearing scrubs, tennies are just dandy. For dressier shoes, I swear by Eccos and Clarks, just make sure to find a store with a big selection. You're right that they make some ugly shoes, but they make some great looking ones, too.

Edit: There is a Clarks store in Queens and one in midtown that should have a big selection, btw.

 

[RollSkins]

Clark's Wallabees or The Birks

I love wallabees!

 

[Depakote]

I own a pair of Clarks and they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever had.

 

[notdeadyet]

I'm not a big shoe buff and sneakers have always worked fine for me.

The one recommendation I will give is this: if you're volunteering in a hospital, especially in the ER, wear a pair of shoes for that task and leave 'em on you doorstep when you get home.

If you're volunteering in a clinical environment, the odds of you stepping in all sorts of nasty bio-ness is pretty high and you shouldn't track it in your house.

So wear your $100 pair or your $10 pair, but make them your hospital pair and don't track 'em where your dog sleeps.

 

[c0mpletec0ntrol]

I wear my adidas running shoes for an 8+ hour shift, and nike dunks throughout my offtime. Those dansko's look great though, I could definitely see wearing them when the time comes. I can't see them looking too hot now with just scrubs.

 

[KaraKiz]

what happened to Crocs? I heard those were pretty comfy. Wasn't everyone swearing by them not too long ago? Are all the "cool" kids wearing different shoes now? I can't keep up... (kind of kidding, but I was thinking of getting some funky Crocs, cause I'm a little funky too 😎 )

 

[RokChalkJayhawk]

Birks? As in birkenstocks? Do they cover your feet? Otherwise you probably wouldn't be allowed to wear em in a hospital, or hell, even a chemistry lab.

I find a pair of cheap (but clean!) running shoes works just fine. Also, I rotate my shoes from week to week so my feet don't get so used to the insole.

 

[psipsina]

Birks? As in birkenstocks? Do they cover your feet? Otherwise you probably wouldn't be allowed to wear em in a hospital, or hell, even a chemistry lab.

I find a pair of cheap (but clean!) running shoes works just fine. Also, I rotate my shoes from week to week so my feet don't get so used to the insole.

Birk makes a great clog that is super comfy. I also dig on the danskos proffessional clogs. Dansko also makes girls dress shoes that I'm gonna try out for pairing with non scrub clinic wear. I've also seen mad surgeons sporting the merrells so theres gotta be something to that too, though for girls I don't think there are any merrels that will work with non-scrubs clinic wear.

 

[RokChalkJayhawk]

Sorry, but those "MBTs" look ridiculous.

If you're gonna be a doctor, odds are you're going to be wearing some "nice" shoes, such as dress shoes. Shoe designers actually make some pretty damn comfortable shoes. For example my eccos are the most comfortable shoes I own. One of the places I volunteered expected us to dress nicely (collared shirt, slacks, and nice shoes) because we didn't have too much contact with the patients, and the doctor's office I worked in I wore a collared shirt, slacks and dress shoes with a lab coat over the top.

I guess it depends on what you plan on doing. I know if you're going to be running around in scrubs all day you would look ridiculous with some dress shoes on. But just as much, if you were dressed nicely and wearing crocs I would laugh you out of the room.

 

[alwaysaangel]

Sorry, but those "MBTs" look ridiculous.

They're supposed to be super comfy and I'm hoping they'll help my back.

I don't really see why they look ridiculous though...the bottom is rounded out but who's really gonna notice that?

 

[acrunchyfrog]

For work I wear Merrell Mocs and loooooove them. For dressy but comfy ones I have some Born shoes that look B.A.

One of the docs I work with loves her Danskos, and several nurses have them as well.

 

[notdeadyet]

the bottom is rounded out but who's really gonna notice that?

Lots of these new shoe models that people feel are so comfortable have the rounded back sole. What does that do?

 

[alwaysaangel]

Lots of these new shoe models that people feel are so comfortable have the rounded back sole. What does that do?

Apparently it makes you spread your weight differently and use different muscles to stand and walk. These ones claim to improve the musculature in your feet (which apparently helps a lot of podiatry problems - they're accepted as a medical expenditure in Canada), and also decrease the strain on your back and knees while increasing the work (and therefore working out) your butt and thighs.

I'll try just about anything if my back will stop aching at the end of the day.

 

[Winged Scapula]

They're supposed to be super comfy and I'm hoping they'll help my back.

I don't really see why they look ridiculous though...the bottom is rounded out but who's really gonna notice that?

Aren't they the shoes that are supposed to cut down on cellulite (not that you have any)?

 

[Winged Scapula]

what happened to Crocs? I heard those were pretty comfy. Wasn't everyone swearing by them not too long ago? Are all the "cool" kids wearing different shoes now? I can't keep up... (kind of kidding, but I was thinking of getting some funky Crocs, cause I'm a little funky too 😎 )

yeah, Crocs are out now that Hollywood kids started wearing them and then fake ones started appearing in the dollar stores. Guess I was too slow to get on that bandwagon.

 

[alwaysaangel]

Aren't they the shoes that are supposed to cut down on cellulite (not that you have any)?

Well, they're supposed to work out your butt and thighs because it puts the pressure of walking there instead of on your back and knees. And I guess working out your butt and thighs while walking would reduce ones cellulite...

 

[squeaky]

I walk a lot (my means of conveyance) and I wear regular converse with a Dr. Scholl gel pad insert. Fairly cost efficient, and I feel I'm getting the support I need as I'm not developing any aches or corns anywhere. I've been wearing them since last summer.

 

[montessori2md]

I'm addicted to merrells, they last forever -I have a pair that look sort of like mary janes, I wear them w/ slacks on my volunteer shifts, they're more comfortable than my sneakers.

Birkenstock makes a clog you can send through the dishwasher -my DH is a chef, he had them for a long time, b/c he could send them through the dishtank at work (you get this layer of grease on them in the kitchen eventually....now go out to eat!) But he's worn traditional dansko and birks too. try shoesforcrews (they have a website), their prices are great.

 

[easilydoctor]

I walk a lot (my means of conveyance) and I wear regular converse with a Dr. Scholl gel pad insert. Fairly cost efficient, and I feel I'm getting the support I need as I'm not developing any aches or corns anywhere. I've been wearing them since last summer.

Are you gellin'?Dr. Scholls are better? Or is it just for the "Dr." 😛

Has anybody tried the things you put in your shoes and they're really spikey and bumpy? Its supposed to hit pressure points on the bottoms of your feet. I have a pair but they're slippers you wear in the house. 20 mins after a long day works wonders. I was curious if anybody had something like it but can put them in your shoes? (I think the slipper versions are popular among korean households)

 

[Ladyfingers]

Are you gellin'?Dr. Scholls are better? Or is it just for the "Dr." 😛

Has anybody tried the things you put in your shoes and they're really spikey and bumpy? Its supposed to hit pressure points on the bottoms of your feet. I have a pair but they're slippers you wear in the house. 20 mins after a long day works wonders. I was curious if anybody had something like it but can put them in your shoes? (I think the slipper versions are popular among korean households)

Where did you get these spikey bumpy slippers?

It is kinda funny because I just tried on some Dansko clogs and am going to go try some of the narrow fits. We'll see how that works. They are rather expensive, but I guess if they feel good that would be awesome.

 

[Jccripe]

Merelles.

 

[easilydoctor]

Where did you get these spikey bumpy slippers?

It is kinda funny because I just tried on some Dansko clogs and am going to go try some of the narrow fits. We'll see how that works. They are rather expensive, but I guess if they feel good that would be awesome.

The slippers are like $5 at any korean supermarket. I've yet to come across a shoe version. I'm thinking about just ripping it out and sticking it in my shoes. 👍

 

[RokChalkJayhawk]

I guess the MBTs are ok. But I couldn't trust someone who wears crocs.

 

[MirrorTodd]

Sneakers for me. I can't really imagine anyone judging your professionalism based on the shoes that you wear when you are volunteering.