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Best shoes for a doctor

post #1 of 35
1/27/12 at 2:32pm
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Hi guys,

 

I will be starting my practice in general medicine. I will just be seeing patients in a clinic. I need your advice on what type of shoes should I be wearing. A dressy loafer or lace ups? I will be wearing a white medical coat, dress shirt, tie and dress pants. Thanks.


Edited by byan107 - 1/27/12 at 3:07pm
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post #2 of 35
1/27/12 at 3:11pm
There have been many medical professionals come through here at Styleforum and the consensus as I recollect was inclined toward comfort over prestige.
Ecco and Rockport (DressSport) are both exceptionally lightweight and provide all day comfort at the $200 (or less) price point.
If you prefer something more substantial (and respectable) then you may want to consider Allen Edmonds 'Orthotic' line. These feature a cushioned leather insole that is both removable and replaceable.
Bally makes feather-light shoes, especially their loafers but cost more. They are worth it though.
I am not a medical professional but I have shoes from all of these manufacturers and find them all excellent product at their respective price points. Whatever you choose, do not purchase square-toed shoes. A nice oval toe is what you will want. Others here will ring in with more suggestions too.
Welcome to Styleforum.
Edited by Man Of Lint - 1/27/12 at 5:46pm
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post #3 of 35
1/27/12 at 3:39pm
Wear whatever you like the most.
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post #4 of 35
1/27/12 at 4:46pm
I'd do lace ups. You have a lot of leeway, but something with a substantial sole will come in handy.
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post #5 of 35
1/27/12 at 4:56pm
Bally loafers with the synthetic soles are soooooooooo comfy. I wear them to trade shows etc. etc. highly recommended if you are on your feet a lot and they fit you well enough not to slip round. Watch out for arch support though - they don't offer a lot.

I like loafers on a doctor - they are not so 'stuffy' as oxfords or other lace ups. And add to the 'healer' vibe.
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post #6 of 35
1/27/12 at 5:16pm
Ok, I'll chime in... You'll be on your feet a lot, so make sure they are comfortable. Breaking shoes while working sucks, trust me.

Loafers are my go to shoe for clinic days. When in the hospital and on procedure days I wear Danskas peepwall[1].gif not sure if it will apply to you. Allen Edmonds had a pair of loafers called Georgetown from their AE line that are very comfy (I know they are glue jobs...), look great and appear regularly for about $ 100 or less and trust me you don't want anything fancy to work. Because it may get dirty, soiled, ruined, etc but also b/c you don't want to appear as a snoot Dr but rather more approachable to your patients, also keep in mind that contrary to popular believe - you already probably know this- you won't be in the 1% for a long long time. Just my $ 0.02
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post #7 of 35
1/27/12 at 10:32pm
I had a pair during residency called Havana Joes or something like that. Loved 'em. Big spongy soul - brown naugahide so they looked pretty good and got lots of compliments. Most importantly, I could go for hours. Very comfortable. Are Crocs totally out of the question? More for nurses? Just sayin'
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post #8 of 35
1/27/12 at 10:44pm
I know a few nurses smile.gif so I'm dropping by the hospital every now and again. Everybody and I mean everybody from the senior doctors to the mop pushers wear those plastic clogs. Whatever the hell they are. They never leave the hospital. I guess being plastic they can be dipped into chemical to kill any stray bugs.

You're still allowed to wear a tie?

Do you guys use leaches?
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post #9 of 35
1/28/12 at 1:35am
My key concern would be getting blood/vomit/other bodily fluids on nice shoes.

go for something comfortable but cheap. Its hard to save someone's life after they just got blood on your Lobb shoes...
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post #10 of 35
1/28/12 at 2:38am
Any risk of getting bodily fluids on your shoes is highly over-rated. If it does happen to you, then you're doing it wrong.
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post #11 of 35
1/28/12 at 2:51am
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My key concern would be getting blood/vomit/other bodily fluids on nice shoes.
go for something comfortable but cheap. Its hard to save someone's life after they just got blood on your Lobb shoes...
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Any risk of getting bodily fluids on your shoes is highly over-rated. If it does happen to you, then you're doing it wrong.

oxblood would be the perfect color for the wonderful doctor.
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post #12 of 35
1/28/12 at 3:03am
It depends on whether you're going to be in an office mostly (which I suspect from your first post) or if you'll be expected to be running around all day. If it's the former wear whatever you want and if it's the latter wear clogs/crocs, seriously.
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post #13 of 35
1/28/12 at 5:36am
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Any risk of getting bodily fluids on your shoes is highly over-rated. If it does happen to you, then you're doing it wrong.

Or having someone else doing it wrong & have arterial blood splattered across your visor....(face).....
It is not overrated. In clinic - yes, overrated. Depends on what u do. Better be safe than sorry. Hence I never wear high end dress shoes at work. Haven't got any bodily fluids accidents on me in clinics.......... yet.
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post #14 of 35
1/28/12 at 9:35am
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go for something comfortable but cheap. Its hard to save someone's life after they just got blood on your Lobb shoes...

This made me snort.
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post #15 of 35
1/28/12 at 9:35am
Crocs. You're a doctor, now a Wall Street broker.
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