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Birkenstock Nurses Shoes?
September 13th, 2008
What? Are you crazy? When I think of Birkenstock, my mind does not immediately flash to nurses. Instead it does flash back to some party-happy, college friends that enjoyed Pink Floyd and The Doors.
Birkenstock, much like Crocs, do not bring to mind a vision of style and elegance either, but those days are changing. Both Crocs and Birkenstock nurses shoes can be found in a variety of styles that look both professional and stylish.
Style aside, the main questions when it comes to finding the perfect nursing shoes are they comfortable and SAFE. With nursing shoes being undoubtedly the most important piece of your uniform, prices can be somewhat expensive ranging from $80-150%2B, so investing the time to research which one of the dozens of nursing shoes should be a high priority. Anything less than the perfect shoe could cost you more in the long run resulting in injuries to your feet, ankles, and back.
With over 2000 hours on your feet every year just at work, nurses can do some pretty severe damage to their spine and ankles thus limiting the years they will be able to continue working effectively. Light, comfortable shoes are very important not just for your general mood but can really subtract from your bank account.
Crocs Professionals can be a world cheaper, starting at only $30. While not every employer allows Crocs because of the open areas in the shoes and even some states have banned medical workers from wearing them for safety reasons, almost all clogs still win the popularity votes hands down.
Some questions when searching for a safe, dependable, shoe:
1.) Are they slip resistant?
2.) Do they stay in place on your feet?
3.) Are they light or heavy?
4.) Are they easy to clean?
5.) Are they fluid resistant?
6.) Are they quiet?
Which do you prefer? Crocs, Dansko, or Birkenstock nurses shoes.
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Will Nurses Shoes Ever Be Ready for the Runway?
September 11th, 2008
Get Ready for Fabulous Nurses Shoes
Will Prada one day think about making fabulous nurses shoes that scream elegance and beauty? Would nurses ever want to wear nurses shoes for a 12 hour shift that EVER made their feet screaming for anything?
Heck no! Nurses shoes are supposed to be comfortable and full of support because they are the only thing between us and being on the floor all day taking care of patients.
Finally the outside nurses world can take a hint from what nurses shoes have to offer by focusing on comfort. Too often women wear those elegant and beautiful shoes to end up suffering from some major foot problems. Comfort and support take a front row pass on this year’s World Shoe Association. Check out CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOLE for more on the latest on womens shoe trends.
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Nurses Shoes A Quick Support Test
September 6th, 2008
Key to All Day Support for Nurses Shoes
One of the many concerns nurses have about their shoes giving them proper support is getting foot pain, like Plantar Fasciitis. Once you get Plantar Fasciitis, it becomes the focus of your life because you can’t do anything, let alone work in comfort. One of the quick ways to see if your nurses shoes give you the support you need in them is something called the shoe push down test.
It checks to see where you shoe bends. If your shoe bends by the ball of your foot, then congrats your foot is supported. If your shoe bends somewhere in the middle, ouch you’re on the road to foot discomfort and pain.
The Nures Shoe Support Test
Here’s how you do it:
Hold the base of your shoe in the palm of your hand and place the front of your shoe on a flat surface.
Then press down and look at the flexion point of your shoe.
That’s it.
This would be a great test to do on any of your new shoe purchases. You can do it mildly inconspicuously at the store to see if those good looks and fancy features actually result in your foot being supported! Actually, go through your everyday shoes and do this little test. It will be good to see what you actually have in your closet that supports or doesn’t support your feet.
A big thanks to Dr Pribut on his article on Plantar Fasciitis for the find.
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