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Surgery Resident's Best Shoes and Socks in the Hospital and OR
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items Over the years, I have tried A LOT of OR shoes and scrubs. From my years in medical school to my years in residency, these shoes and scrubs have done their time. Some are better than others and I'm only recommending ones I like, and will describe why...
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Best Shoes for Long Days in the OR and Hospital
Best Socks for Long Days in the OR and Hospital
Best Shoes for Long Days in the OR and Hospital
These Calzuro shoes are my tried and true OR shoes that have survived many messy cases. I have the wine-colored ones and they are true-to-size for me. I love these shoes so much and actually purchased a second pair. They are the most comfortable, don...
CALZURO Classic Work Clogs Without Holes
These Calzuros are so comfortable, and have holes on the top so they are more breathable. I have black ones and they are true to size for me. I use them when rounding on inpatients or in operating room cases where there is less risk of spill. If you ...
CALZURO Classic Work Clogs with Holes
My original Calzuros came with these and they are super comfortable inserts, perfect for this shoe! Highly recommend them and they are so easy to swap out when they eventually get worn down (but they do last a long time)!
Calzuro Comfort Insole - Molded Foam Shoe Inserts
These are the classic Danskos that you see so many people in the OR wear. They are easy to clean clogs that are also quite comfortable and especially when you have a long day of standing. I will note that they are not as breathable or lightweight as ...
Dansko XP 2.0 Lightweight Slip-Resistant Clogs
Clove shoes are wonderful for the OR and for rounding at the hospital! They are lightweight like a great pair of sneakers, but they are also completely wipeable and so easy to keep clean. They are true to size for me. I have the pink ones, but there ...
Clove Shoes
I cannot make a list about comfortable shoes and not mention my Kiziks. I am obssessed with these shoes and cannot recommend them enough. They slip on and off, even though they are sneakers, and it makes it so easy to switch shoes for the OR when I w...
Kizik Slip On Sneakers
I will admit that I do not currently have Hokas yet but these shoes are all over the feet of operating room staff and healthcare workers everywhere I look. When I'm on the market for new shoes again I will probably try these next because they seem so...
HOKA Women's Clifton 10 Sneaker
I will preface this recommendation with saying that I don't have these shoes myself, but by far the most worn-out shoes that I have seen people in the hospital wear are Birkenstock clogs like this one (men and women's versions). I can always tell tha...
Birkenstock Women's Tokio Super Grip Leather Clogs
Another shoe that I personally haven't tried, but I saw one of my younger (and cooler) co-residents wearing these and think they are so cute. I have Sorel winter boots and really love the brand, and they are quite comfortable, so I imagine these are ...
SOREL Women's Caribou Clog
Best Socks for Long Days in the OR and Hospital
If you like Bombas socks this is a great pack of compression socks that will get you through half the week! They are a little pricey but I think they are worth it and have several pairs. Compression socks really help with preventing swelling by the e...
Bombas Women's Performance Compression Sock 3-Pack (20-30mmHg)
The compression socks by Clove are also super comfortable and supportive! I'm a big fan and use these often as well. They are not as expensive as the Bombas and not as cheap as the off-brand ones. A good medium! They have a ton of colors to choose fr...
Clove Compression Socks
I love Bombas compression socks! They are so comfortable and light, but feel so soft and supportive.
Bombas Women's Knee-High Compression Socks
On days that I want a break from compression socks, Bombas ankle socks are super comfortable and lightweight. I love that they are breathable and easy to spend all day in!
Bombas Women's Ankle Socks
If you are looking for compression socks that aren't going to break the bank, I have purchased and tried these and they work really well! The fabric isn't as nice/soft as the Bombas I recommended but I do still really like them and use them all the t...
3 Pack Copper Compression Socks
This is another brand of compression socks I've tried and liked a lot! They are very comfortable and there are a lot of colors to choose from to keep it fun.
Wellow Premium Compression Socks