The 10 Best Shoes for Nurses

The Alegria Dayna are Mary Jane-style flats that stay in place well without choking your feet to death. They have a rolling base, but they do a good job of keeping you in a neutral stance if you find yourself having to stand all day -- and you will.

If you tend to pronate or supinate while standing, the Nurse Mates Harmony can help keep your weight centered over your arches, correcting your alignment and promoting stronger, healthier feet. This can make a world of difference for a variety of lower-leg conditions.

Crocs On The Clock are minimalist slip-ons that have a tapered back to allow them to stay in place without rubbing on your heels all day. The slip-resistant treads let you move quickly without risking a tumble if you step in a puddle of ... something.

You'll be grateful for the shock-absorbing midsoles on the Skechers Sure Track Trickel when you're in the middle of your umpteenth set of rounds for the day. The jet-black design ensures they hide stains well, so you don't have to worry too much about keeping them clean.

The Alegria Classic prove that clogs can be as colorful as they are comfortable, as the vivid swirls on the outside will surely attract both glances and compliments. The metal buckles add a touch of class, so people might not realize you're wearing clogs at all.

The Skechers Sport Loving Life have memory foam on the inside, allowing your feet to stay in bed all day, just like you wish you could do. Each pair utilizes bungee cords instead of laces, so they're easy to slip on and will conform to your feet over time.

The masculine Crocs Yukon come in two different shades of brown, ensuring that they'll go with whatever color scrubs you choose to wear. The Velcro straps on the end make them a cinch to put on and take off, as well as keeping them in place nicely.

If you're hoping for the classic look, these all-white Cherokee ROBINSR will make it clear what profession you've chosen. The leather exteriors are extremely durable, so you can wear them for months, if not longer, before you need to order replacements.

They won't win any beauty pageants, but the Yoweshop Chef Clogs do their job admirably, so you can focus on yours. They feature an anti-skid system that disperses water (or other fluids), ensuring that you can move quickly without losing your footing.

There's padding everywhere inside the K-Swiss X Lite, including all along the tongue and collar, so your dogs will be coddled all the way to the end of a 12-hour shift. The pull-on loop on the back is handy as well, as you can put them on quickly in the mornings.