ssiegelpa 10 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I am about to start a new job in Neurosurgery and I haven't worked in surgery in over 5 years since PA school. Any recommendations on good shoes to buy for surgery? Please take into account that the hospital I am going to be working in requires the shoes be either Black, White or Brown only. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Savage 29 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 http://www.calzuro.com/?gclid=COCEx7Gh4LACFQF7hwod8Dehzg I know a critical care doc that has been wearing the calzuros for years with no complaints. Also ive heard good things about oxypas. I dont know what the hospitals policy is about holes or backing of shoes... but maybe they have what your looking for. http://us.oxypas.com/Oxypas-collection-wear-the-best-nursing-shoes/Oxypas-Clogs-Special-Operating-Room_2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joanna.nola 21 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Dansko clogs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator rev ronin 4,412 Posted June 22, 2012 Administrator Share Posted June 22, 2012 I prefer Asics to Danskos for standing around all day. Danksos just look more professional, IMHO, which is less of a concern in surgery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJAadmission 1,261 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The hospital has shoe color requirements? Where is it? Russia? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Savage 29 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Dansko clogs. You mean "Manskos" =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ssiegelpa 10 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 The hospital has shoe color requirements? Where is it? Russia? Hahahaha... nope Florida! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Bunnell MSHS PA-C 22 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 New Balance 993. Love em. I have a pair of Keens for when I am sacked out in a call room and may need get my shoes on quick and run down the hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JCrownover 10 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Danskos are very popular in the health care field and I have a pair myself. Well made, and clean up easily, and for the most part good arch support. They are not for everyone though and I can only wear mine for about 6 hours before one spot rubs... I also wear a pair of black sketchers with orthotic inserts in the OR. Another thing I have found very helpful is another pair of 1 size too big slip on sketchers so I can slip my foot out during surgery and stretch my arches, move my toes around, and sometimes just to cool my feet off (when it's 72 in the OR and there are hot lights on you for 6 hours....you take any chance you can to cool off). In short, you may want to start out with 2 options. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC 2,428 Posted July 14, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 14, 2012 New Balance 993. Love em. I have a pair of Keens for when I am sacked out in a call room and may need get my shoes on quick and run down the hall. Love my new balance in the OR. Nothing better for my feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cinntsp 728 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Reebok RealFlex were awesome when I was standing 8+ hours every day in the lab. http://shop.reebok.com/US/custom-shoes/mens/realflex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jen0508 111 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 i vote for danskos.... i wore them nearly every day during my clinical wear. my feet & knees NEVER hurt, even if i was standing all day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC 2,428 Posted July 14, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 14, 2012 I recommend trying danskos and having a good return policy. They aren't for everyone. My feet never hurt so bad as they did in danskos. Also twisted my ankle a few times trying to walk in the high heels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator rev ronin 4,412 Posted July 14, 2012 Administrator Share Posted July 14, 2012 Also twisted my ankle a few times trying to walk in the high heels. I categorically deny that the heels which add an inch to my vertically-challenged frame are at all why I like my Danskos. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
romeo_from_ussr 10 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 the most comfortable black/white/brown leather work shoes - Beckham by Spring Step Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hubbardtim48 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Toms! :) I wear them everyday, all day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derbingle 56 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Danskos....got them in neurosurg....break period is rough....feet have to get use to them. Thin socks. Saves your back, protects from blood splills. Most important proper sise, they all fit a tad different. Not too snug or too lose cuz they stretch and mold to the foot. Givem a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmdpac 180 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Another vote against the Dansko clogs. No amount of breaking in made those things comfortable. I have a couple pair of shoes I rotate though ranging from retired running shoes to Dansko loafers (not clogs). The running shoes are just instant comfort. The loafers took some breaking in (as Danskos are wont to do) but they are pretty comfortable and easy to walk in, too. But yeah. No clogs. Of course, I'm in the ER and not the OR. I'm curious why the colour requirement for shoes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SFPA 10 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I've heard good things about Naot shoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chatcat 91 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm a big fan of Merrell's…..they have been keeping my working feet happy for years.(great arch support). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator ventana 3,306 Posted January 26, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2014 Dansko clogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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