Proper Footwear. “Make sure you buy comfortable shoes,” the seniors warned. Third year medicine spent in the hospital would not be a walk in the park. I always had decent shoes over the years but the time had come for me to invest in some higher end gear. Given the nature of my partner and I’s work in the hospital - her in nursing and I in medicine - we have bought shoes together; matching pairs no less.  After a whole day spent fitting, standing, and walking, we settled on the Nike Downshifter 4 for its comfort and value. This pair of shoes will complement my office pair of Sketchers. What shoes do you wear to work with longevity and comfort in mind? Leave your answers below.

Proper Footwear.

“Make sure you buy comfortable shoes,” the seniors warned. Third year medicine spent in the hospital would not be a walk in the park. I always had decent shoes over the years but the time had come for me to invest in some higher end gear.

Given the nature of my partner and I’s work in the hospital - her in nursing and I in medicine - we have bought shoes together; matching pairs no less. 

After a whole day spent fitting, standing, and walking, we settled on the Nike Downshifter 4 for its comfort and value. This pair of shoes will complement my office pair of Sketchers.

What shoes do you wear to work with longevity and comfort in mind? Leave your answers below.

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  3. beundeniablygood answered: new balance is good. walking shoes are comfy but gives u no style points
  4. lisamichele17 answered: I am a unit secretary. I wear my sketchers shape up. Very comfortable since I spend at least 7 of 8 hours on the floor not sitting.
  5. josephinechristina answered: I have never bought a pair of Crocs or clogs; I have heard mixed reviews of their comfort. I instead chose walking shoes with inserts.
  6. md-admissions answered: Sneakers for class, comfortable, low heels or boots for business
  7. fullycaffinatedvettech answered: Dansko clogs, a little expensive, but totally worth the price!
  8. descantforhope answered: coach flats. I swear, every pair I’ve ever tried on has been suitable for walking 20 miles a day in.
  9. xoxosweetheart answered: The usual clogs, my feet hurt much less. But the real key is compression stockings.
  10. rambling-medic answered: We here in the UK laugh at you guys in Trainers… No offence meant but it is quite comical to us. Dress shoes are comfortable enough for me!
  11. atframes answered: cole hann
  12. cranquis answered: Saucony running shoes were my life-saver in residency.
  13. soqquadro answered: Camper shoes (designed in Spain)
  14. ninolucero answered: Nike lunar glides. Or sanouk’s when I’m feeling chill in the hospital
  15. tinaison answered: Black Nike Free Runs! It’s lightweight and has great traction to prevent slipping - perfect in a hospital setting.
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  17. charichu12 answered: Vibram Fivefingers FTW! :)
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  19. surfnrunnr answered: In the US, pretty much all doctors in the hospitals wear Crocs or Danskos…Not very stylish but seems to work =)
  20. arakawakaflocka answered: Nike SB Stefan Janoskis. Fashion > Function, h8rz r my motiv8rz #swag
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  22. caitatonic answered: Sketchers, slip ons in black. Comfortable, lightweight, and dress code.

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