u/Majestic-Tap9204
Brooks addiction walkers last a long time, good for standing
u/Vernichtungsschmerz
I love my Hoka Kawana and my ASICS Nimbus
u/DamnImBeautiful
Neither of these are buy it for life but hoka’s and birkenstock work shoes worked great.
That said, hoka’s are more oriented towards walking while the Birkenstock standing
u/RedApplesForBreak
Another option you might try are some really good shoe inserts. Like the $80 kind. That way you can put them in a lot of different shoes that you like but might not have the support you need.
u/Obliteratious
hoka bondi SR. This has been asked many times and the correct answer is this one.
u/RedApplesForBreak
I love Hokas, but the Bondis weren’t my favorite. I went with the Cliftons and they work well for me.
Just adding to say there are a lot of styles even within brands, so definitely try them
u/Crzy_Grl
I like HOKA Gaviota or Brooks Glycerin GTS.
u/No_Kaleidoscope9901
Yes- I like the Superfeet insoles. They’re expensive, but I have them in all my shoes. I also have very high arches and the green insoles work best for me.
u/DJFlorez
This is the answer. I have the Clifton’s and they are great provided you are walking just a bit. I wore them for a music festival and wore them 3 out of 4 days and my feet were not wrecked :)
u/RedApplesForBreak
Another option you might try are some really good shoe inserts. Like the $80 kind. That way you can put them in a lot of different shoes that you like but might not have the support you need.
u/No_Equivalent8817
I am very comfortable in many Adidas shoes because my arch is pretty low and they provide more support for me - I would recommend switching away from those entirely, even as casual shoes, if
u/poseidonjab
Allen Edmonds cured my foot pains. Probably a little more formal than what you need. If you do go for a pair, try to get either a leather or dainite sole. They have some great boot options an
u/ew390
I worked in the run specialty industry for many years and I can tell you that no shoe with a sole made of foam typical to running shoes (EVA, TPU, etc.) will be buy it for life. If you’re bei
u/LiveMarionberry3694
Second Birkenstocks. I used to wear the tokio super grips when I worked in restaurants. 12+ hour shifts on your feet the entire time and they were the first shoe I didn’t want to rip off by t
u/barbaq24
I use 3 things in conjunction.
1. Hokas or any softsole sneaker. Ive used Fresh Foam New Balance as well.
2. 3rd party insoles with arch support or something that assists with plantar fasc
u/RedApplesForBreak
I love Hokas, but the Bondis weren’t my favorite. I went with the Cliftons and they work well for me.
Just adding to say there are a lot of styles even within brands, so definitely try them
u/arkofjoy
If you can afford it, I would suggest that you start by going to a podiatrist and and get some custom inserts made for your feet.
Then I would look at Thorlo socks if you are in the US. They
u/whimsicalwattle
I personally couldn’t wear Hoka’s (they hurt my feet), but Brooks Ghost Max 2 and Glycerin 21 have been great.
u/gvbargen
My wife has to stand all day and she switched over to new balance. Unfortunately I don't know the exact model she has been using but they have a lot of cushion and she has been pretty happy w
u/dreamsboat
I have had feet and back pain for a long time. I work in warehousing and walk about 15 miles a day on concrete.
My wife bought me some Birkenstocks and it has been a game changer.
I prefer
u/dajoemanED
I am an emergency physician. 15-17 9+ hour shifts per month and I have been wearing high-quality hikers at work for years. Designed to keep your feet happy all day on crappy terrain, translat
u/DamnImBeautiful
Neither of these are buy it for life but hoka’s and birkenstock work shoes worked great.
That said, hoka’s are more oriented towards walking while the Birkenstock standing
u/squeezytubes
Brooks Glycerin line -- if you're standing for long periods I'd recommend Glycerin Max.
u/Alternative_Hippo720
Id suggest the Hoka Clifton. Its got a high stack height and is super comfortable.
I also pair it with compression socks if I'm gonna be standing or sitting for extended periods. They help
u/CharacterLychee7782
26!year RN here. Yes to compression but get the Jobst thigh high or they just cut off your circulation at the knees. Dansko clogs have by far been the most comfortable shoes for me for 13+ ho
u/Organic_Syrup2502
Thank you!!!
u/lellywest
You mentioned you cannot wear clogs, but Dansko makes several sneaker-style and other options. So if you mean you’re not allowed to wear the classic Professional profile clogs, Dansko has a t
u/Dan-z-man
I’m an er doc and frequently stand or walk for most of my day. I’ve tried a a ton of different shoes over the years and generally always come back to the same thing.
Redwing supersole 2 soft
u/arkofjoy
If you can afford it, I would suggest that you start by going to a podiatrist and and get some custom inserts made for your feet.
Then I would look at Thorlo socks if you are in the US. They
u/ew390
I worked in the run specialty industry for many years and I can tell you that no shoe with a sole made of foam typical to running shoes (EVA, TPU, etc.) will be buy it for life. If you’re bei
u/intransigentpangolin
Hi! I'm a nurse, work 12-hour shifts with lots of walking, and I'm in my 50's. The only shoes I'll wear any more for work are Hokas. The Bondi 8 and Bondi 9 are the most maximalist in terms o
u/Dan-z-man
I’m an er doc and frequently stand or walk for most of my day. I’ve tried a a ton of different shoes over the years and generally always come back to the same thing.
Redwing supersole 2 soft
u/intransigentpangolin
Hi! I'm a nurse, work 12-hour shifts with lots of walking, and I'm in my 50's. The only shoes I'll wear any more for work are Hokas. The Bondi 8 and Bondi 9 are the most maximalist in terms o
u/vanslem6
I used to have a lot of pain walking when I wore Adidas. I switched to New Balance, and it helped. Eventually I started wearing zero-drop shoes and never have any sort of pain. I'm a fan o
u/makeitnezty
Another vote for the superfeet green insoles! I also have high arches and the really soft and cushiony shoes that people normally recommend just killllll me. I’m on my feet all day at work an
u/lookamazed
That is lame - punishing customers for their lack of quality.
u/123443219669
I imagine being a dog groomer your feet get pretty wet/dirty so I would rec[oofos clogs](https://www.oofos.com/products/mens-oocloog-clog-black) as they’re comfortable and easy to clean.
I’
u/citynomad1
My own podiatrist told me that, unless you have some sort of unique situation where store-bought insoles don’t work for you, she usually recommends those ones (such as Superfeet) vs shelling
u/citynomad1
My own podiatrist told me that, unless you have some sort of unique situation where store-bought insoles don’t work for you, she usually recommends those ones (such as Superfeet) vs shelling
u/foryomomma
Hokas or NB - don’t bother w Ons
u/Vernichtungsschmerz
I love my Hoka Kawana and my ASICS Nimbus
u/barbaq24
I use 3 things in conjunction.
1. Hokas or any softsole sneaker. Ive used Fresh Foam New Balance as well.
2. 3rd party insoles with arch support or something that assists with plantar fasc
u/_summer251
If you are wearing the shoes daily the lifespan is about 6 months. The 12 month warranty is very generous as most shoes are completely dead by then.
u/Bangbang457
Came here to say brooks but go into a store that carries them and try on a pair of glycerin and a pair of ghost. I absolutely cannot wear the glycerin, but the ghost are perfect. I know peopl
u/TheDirtDude117
I use to love Hoka, they now make warranty issues within 12 months a bit more annoying.
I sent my shoes in at 5 months, non-running just daily walking/standing (185lbs) and they were collaps
u/squeezytubes
Brooks Glycerin line -- if you're standing for long periods I'd recommend Glycerin Max.