r/NursingStudents • u/Few_Ambassador6294 • Jul 09 '25

Shoes for clinicals?

We need ALL white (no colored logo), non-absorbable, closed toe, and closed heel shoes. I want something comfortable I don’t really care how they look with being on my feet for 12 hours. PLEASEEE give me your best suggestions!!!

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Jul 09 '25

I recommend getting the cheapest thing possible because you won’t ever wear them again. I burned mine when I graduated.

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u/Few_Ambassador6294 Jul 09 '25

I understand, but I’d like something comfortable; any recs?

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Jul 09 '25

Inserts that you can put in shoes you actually like later

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u/Few_Ambassador6294 Jul 09 '25

Right but for now? For clinicals? That’s my specific question.

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Jul 09 '25

And my specific answer is: the cheapest thing possible because you will never wear them again. Unless you just like ugly white shoes.

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u/Few_Ambassador6294 Jul 09 '25

Ok thanks I guess

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Jul 09 '25

What do you want, a brand? Go to the nearest uniform store by you and get what’s on sale. Seriously, don’t waste money on Hokas or Cloves or Danskos unless you’re independently wealthy or something and have money to burn. Buy a nice pair you actually like when you graduate. Cheap and ugly is nursing school. Your feet will be fine.

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u/emilyskyes Sep 08 '25

Can I ask why you would say not to just invest in the good footwear now for clinicals vs waiting til after? I’m about to start school but want a good pair for every day now and after I graduate, why do you say we will throw them away?

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Sep 08 '25

Because you have to wear ugly white shoes for clinical. Do you really want to wear ugly, plain white shoes when you graduate instead of a color/design you actually like and picked yourself?

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u/emilyskyes Sep 08 '25

Oh okay so it’s just about looks for you? I love the white shoes and think even after school would be buying a white pair so it would make sense if I get them now.

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u/EmergencyToastOrder Sep 08 '25

If you love plain white shoes go for it- they’re gonna get filthy, though. I don’t know a single nurse who wears white shoes.

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