6 Top Picks for Nursing Shoes

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Nurses are known for working 12 to 16 hour shifts, which is a long time to be on your feet. This is why nursing shoes should have acorrect fit to avoid foot, leg and back Problems. Closed toe dansko mens shoes are recommended to avoid random cuts and exposure to dangerous materials, and the toes should be in a position to move openly in the toe box. A deep heel cup inspires the proper muscle and tendon alignment of the leg, and it helps allot the body’s weight over a bigger surface area to enhance foot comfort. Thick rubber soles provide good cushioning and shock absorption, and they’re straightforward to wash.

There are certain needs for medical shoes from the Occupational health and security Administration ( OSHA ) which is the Fed. agency responsible for enforcing safety regulations at work. OSHA doesnot approve work shoes as such, but the Yank state Standards Institute ( ANSI ) tests the shoes which should meet or surpass the standards. A label like ASTM F2413 could be found on approved shoes. To further ensure quality shoes for medical executives, check for the prestigious Seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical association (APMA ).

Here are 6 top picks from medical execs with comments by people who basically wear the shoes :

Dansko nursing shoes are favored by many nurses. One 25 year vet swears by the nursing clogs saying 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 medical shoes

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

Crocs are worn by many health care execs for all day foot comfort. Crocs are great for those going through heel pain and bunions.

Nurse Mate shoes are very comfy and supply great arch support. They are light weight, and surpass ASTM slip-resistant qualifications.

Reebok Classic is another favourite among nurses. They can be worn as a part 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 totally comfortable to wear for 16 hour days at the nursing home, according to one certified nursing assistant. An RN who works 12 hour shifts says her feet do not hurt as they did with traditional medical shoes.

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