6 Top Favorites for Nurses Footwear

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 1:52 am

Nurses are famous for working 12 to sixteen hour shifts, which is a long while to be on your feet. This is why nursing shoes should have acorrect fit to avoid foot, leg and back issues. Closed toe mens leather clogs are recommended to avoid accidental cuts and exposure to hazardous materials, and the toes should be in a position to move openly in the toe box. A deep heel cup inspires the correct muscle and tendon alignment of the leg, and it helps allocate the body’s weight over agreater surface area to boost foot comfort. Thick rubber soles provide good cushioning and shock absorption, and they’re simple to scrub.

There are certain requirements for medical shoes from the Occupational health and security Administration ( OSHA ) which is the Fed. agency responsible for implementing safety regulations in the office. OSHA doesn’t approve work shoes per se, but the Yankee state Standards Institute ( ANSI ) tests the shoes which should meet or exceed the standards. A label such as ASTM F2413 might be found on licensed footwear. To further guarantee quality shoes for medical pros, check for the prestigious Seal of approval from the North American Podiatric Medical organisation (APMA ).

Here are 6 top picks from medical professionals with comments by those that basically wear the shoes :

Dansko nursing shoes are favored by many nurses. One twenty-five year veteran swears by the nursing clogs announcing that it was the first time in her career she had no leg pain after a long shift. Dansko is known for its state of the art comfort footwear, and the professional nursing shoes are APMA approved. Available online: dansko nursing clogs

Birkenstock shoes were recommended to one nurse who was diagnosed with inflamed heel spurs. Since wearing the shoes, she’s had no difficulty with her feet. Many nurses say they are the most cushty shoes they have ever worn.

Crocs are worn by many medical care executives for all day foot comfort. Crocs are great for those afflicted with heel pain and bunions.

Nurse pal shoes are extremely comfortable and provide great arch support. They are light weight, and exceed ASTM slip-resistant qualifications.

Reebok Classic is another favorite among nurses. They can be worn as an element of a standard nursing uniform or with scrubs. One nurse reports that they’re the most comfortable shoes she has ever worn in over 10 years of nursing.

Nike Shox nursing shoes are very comfortable to wear for sixteen hour days at the care home, according to one authorized nursing aid. An RN who works 12 hour shifts claims her feet don’t hurt as they did with traditional medical shoes.

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