**Material: Le**ather and canvas are durable and easy to clean with a few wipes, meaning they’re good investments. We also love suede for its durability and soft texture; to keep it pristine during rainy conditions, though, you’ll have to use a protective spray.
Comfort: If you’re mostly walking, Chanel Perkins, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist, recommends shoes that offer stiff arch support and flexibility at the forefoot; if you’re shopping for running shoes, look for the opposite. Cushioned soles, memory foam midsole, and thick outsoles are ideal features for nurses’ shoes. Otherwise, kicks that are lightweight and made with breathable materials are great if you’re on your feet all day.
Price: Since sneakers must be replaced semi-frequently (podiatrists recommend every six months to a year, and say that if the sole is worn down, it’s time to replace them), which is why we love a relatively cheap pair. But that doesn’t mean a splurge is out of the question—as long as the design and the quality justify the higher price. We split shoes into three categories:
Walkability: We also looked closely at how comfortable these shoes are to walk in. Do they give shoe bites or blisters? Are they uncomfortable to travel with when sporting them for days on end?
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