I need some help. I just started a job that I am literally on my feet for 6 hours straight, with 1 15 min break to sit (not kidding!). I have a pair of Nurse Mates that don't seem to be doing the trick. My feet hurt by the end of the day, and by the end of the week, they are unbearable! I have wide feet, so the Danskos that everyone talks about will not work for me since they don't make them in wide. Does anyone have any suggestions for me that will keep me feet from hurting?

Many thanks, Diane

Thanks...I was looking at the New Balance too. I heard some nice things about Crocs as well. Guess i'm going shopping tomorrow!

here's what 5 yrs and my wide feet say:  i have 3 pairs to rotate, 2 prs of new balance 'cause they are wide and a pair of Quarks that slip in and have insoles that are replaceable.  The quarks insole lasts 6-8 months so the shoe lasts 5 yrs.  every 3-4 months I replace the new balance d/t wearing out the insides first.  The quarks are not the backless or strap quarks.  The are the entire shoe and it slips on.  no laces or zipper.  The are less than 5 ounces and extremely wide.      If you are going to go to crocs remember they do not have a removable insole and must be replaced ofter too.  Quarks cost me $55  when the uniform shop ordered them and they came with a second insole.  I order new insoles by 4's for $18 or $9 a pair.  New balance for me have the hard thick soles at TJ max's or Marshell's on sale $25-40.  Then I buy 2-4 pairs so I can interchange and retire with ease.  This is all added up with uniforms for tax write off's.  Kohl's has decent prices on New balance when on sale and right now that seems to be often.    The key is to rotate your shoes and replace tennis shoes every 3-4 months routinely.   The other thing that is key is support trouser socks!!!!  they are in all the catalogs and are no longer just white.  INVEST in enough pairs to caring you through a weeks worth of shifts this encourages you to wear them!!!  or even the support pantyhose!!  Between the socks, nylons and shoes you can save your feet, legs and crankiness.   By the way, I work 100-120 biweekly and have for years.  I am a work aholic.

www.healthyshoestore.com I made a long post about this in another topic. Just go look at all of the shoes. You can even search for shoes by condition: fascitis, flat feet, wide feet, diabetes, etc. Good luck