What are those shoes that all the nurses wear?

[jacksmomma]

I know that many nurses and teachers swear by a specific brand of shoes. I also know they are sort of dressy looking...aka not crocs or tennis shoes and are expensive, but worth it. What are they called? Where can I get them? Any discounts or coupons?

I just started a job at a museum where I am on my feet all the time. After one day my feet are killing me! Help!

 

[ShannonMB]

Hi there, they're called Dansko's. I personally don't like them because they are kinda heavy (I'm a hospital nurse), but many of my friends do swear by them. They like that they mold to their feet.

 

[jacksmomma]

Hi there, they're called Dansko's. I personally don't like them because they are kinda heavy (I'm a hospital nurse), but many of my friends do swear by them. They like that they mold to their feet.

Wonderful! Thank you! My son had to go to the peds. ER last night (he is fine now thank goodness!) and everyone there had them on.

 

[My_3_Mi_Princesses]

My wife got her Danskos at Nordstorms here in Michigan. If I remember they were around $100 or so, rather expensive but they have lasted over a year (worn 3 times a week 12 hours at a time) and so far and are in very good shape.

 

[holden]

I LOVE Danskos! I discovered them when I developed foot problems from being on my feet all day as a teacher. I wear them all winter long and then switch to Birks in the summer.

The Dansko clog is the one you have seen the nurses wear. They come in a variety of colors. They sould fit so your heel comes out of them when you walk. It takes a little getting used to, but once you are used to them they are heavenly!!!

PS - Glad to hear DS is okay!

 

[Ashlotte]

Danskos are awesome! I have worn them on our visits to Disneyland twice now and my feet were so much happier than when I wore tennis shoes. I think they run around $120, but once you have them, you won't regret it.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

Checkout the Danskos outlet http://www.danskooutlet.com/Dansko-Outlet/Womens/Footwear/view.aspx

These are about the best prices I have seen. Also, if you check the store locator, look for a smaller "mom & pop" type store. I went to a small local retailer with the intention of just trying on for size.

They had many of the discontinued colors/styles for 50% off. Of course the ones I liked were not on sale but the gentleman had spent so much time helping me I felt bad not buying them. SO I nonchalantly said "Of course I picked the ones that aren't on sale... can you give me any discount? A coupon? something??" He gave me 20% off.

 

[jacksmomma]

They had many of the discontinued colors/styles for 50% off. Of course the ones I liked were not on sale but the gentleman had spent so much time helping me I felt bad not buying them. SO I nonchalantly said "Of course I picked the ones that aren't on sale... can you give me any discount? A coupon? something??" He gave me 20% off.

Awesome!

 

[unionville]

As a teacher that seems to be on my feet all day, I love my butterfly shoes (Alegria brand) more than my Danskos. Check out http://www.alegriashoeshop.com/default.asp. If you read the testimonials, they also seem to be popular with the nurses. They always have great models on sale for $59 which is a nice way to see if you will like them or not.