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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    All right ladies! I've just worn out my 4TH PAIR of shoes for work!!! I'm thinking I must be doing something wrong. The only requirements I have are black and comfy. And not outrageously priced, of course. Please Help!

     
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    lolaj       Queens, NY

    I got a nice pair from Nine West they are boots though and on sale. Take a look....

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    Okay. One more requirement I guess. lol. I work at Starbucks. No pretty boots for me. = ( Not that I won't look for funsies!

     
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    bellamargot    October 10, 2010   Fort Worth, TX

    i bartend part-time and i SWEAR by doc martens. i was able to find a pair of low-top docs at dsw for $60. i used to wear borns because they were SO comfy, but like you...i'd wear them out! i've had these docs for over a year now and they're not even close to being worn out. plus, maybe i'm lucky, but there was never a "breaking in" period. they were comfy from day one.

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    Oh, thanks! I will check those out!

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    I go through tons of shoes too, with my job, I recommend Merrell...and for food service type jobs, there are actually tons of cute styles at Shoes for Crews which are non-slip AND comfy.

     

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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    Thanks, Krissycake! = D

     
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    DaisyBride    June 1, 2009  

    Danskos!

    I work in a lab and am often on my feet for 10 hours straight.  I used to wear sneakers to work and then a co-worker convinced my to spend $105 on some danskos.  I got the "professional Clog" and they are ABSOLUTELY amazing, I had to buy a second pair in brown.  I've had my black ones for about 3 years and they are still as comfortable and supportive as the day I bought them.  Most of my co-workers have had theirs even longer.  Oh, and I don't just wear them to work, I wear them everywhere!  Lots of doctors and nurses wear them too.

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    No prob! =)  You know I will always support something Starbucks related!!!

     
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    lrwedd    September 4, 2010  

    I second the Danskos!  Nurse here....well soon to be taking the boards tomorrow! I've worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and the Danskos are the BEST.  They aren't that "pretty" but they work and totally worth the money.  Mine were about $100 but I've heard they last for years.....I've had mine for over 2 years. 

     
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    otb    December 31, 2009   Chicago, IL

    I swear by Clarks.  They can be a little pricy, but I have NEVER worn an uncomfortable pair.  Also they tend to have lots of sales.  They have individual stores, but they also sell them at Macy's.  Best shoe ever!

     
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    Magenta    July 31, 2010   Springfield MA- Wedding in PR

    i bought maryjanes nike shoes i have them in every color and they are really comfortable and pretty... 

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    @otb - i am currently drooling over a pair of clarks right now!  At work, we have a really strict dress code as far as shoes and we were JUST approved to wear shoes with straps so I was soo excited!!

    http://www.zappos.com/clarks-dellwood-oak-black-leather?zlfid=111

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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    lol @ Krissycake. = ) ETA: Where do you work?

    Thanks, everyone! I definitly wanted to come here before buying another pair. I've only been working there just over a year. I shouldn't be going through this many shoes! lol. I tend to wear holes into the bottom, and wear out the heel. = (

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    @His Barista - I work for a famous mouse ;)  

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    Either you're kidding or you work for Chuck E. Cheese? lol.

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    Hahaha, I have actually never been to a Chuck E. Cheese!  So yeah, the other one!! =)

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    Danskos and Sanitas.  Physicians and nurses who are on their feet all day wear these day in and day out.  They are perfect.  In danskos I have the sport clog and a discontinued limited edition (in black).

    http://www.dansko.com/#allcategories,0,1

    Sanitas:

    http://www.sanitaclogs.com/women/original.html

     
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    Mrs. Spring    May 10, 2009   California

    When I worked at Starbucks, I wore Sketchers work shoes.  Slip-resistant, relatively inexpensive, and one pair would last for like 2 years.

    http://www.skechers.com/shoes-and-clothing/women/styles/work_and_industrial_shoes/list

     
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    lemondrop    March 13, 2010   Arizona

    I second, third, or fourth (wherever the count is now) Danskos.  They feel amazing and I am on my feet all day, every day.  I loved my clogs so much, that I bought a pair of their sandals too.  I plan on wearing the sandals to our rehearsal and as my comfy reception shoes!  I have an REI membership and credit card, so I usually go there with my dividend and buy them for next to nothing. 

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    This thread has made me want to look at some more shoes...mmm.

     
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    I've waited tables at least part-time forever (I decided I wouldn't wait tables while in grad school, so this is the first time I haven't in a while...I think it is a requirement w/ getting a theatre degree to also become a server). 

    I bought a pair of black (smooth leather) full-shoe Birkenstocks in 2002 and they're still in GREAT shape (easily cleaned and very little sole wear...they put a different sole on their work line) and they're SO COMFORTABLE. They're pricy, but they last forever. I had several server friend who tried Danskos, and they'd roll their ankles in them b/c they have a bit of heel. I like the higher arch support in Birkenstocks too.

    These:

    http://www.birkenstockusa.com/products/women/shoes/london/hunter-black-leather/6673

    Best work shoes ever.

     
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    jennybirdy    June 5, 2010   St. Louis, MO

    Clarks are where it's at.  I have to wear closed toed conservative shoes to work and my Clarks are perfect and very comfortable.

     
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    riley jane    May 2011   Virginia

    I have to agree with the Dansko fans! When I started teaching, I got terrible foot pain from standing all day. I tried birkenstocks, dr. scholls inserts, crocs (comfy but ugly), and tons more. Finally got my Danskos and I absolutely love them. I can definitely tell a difference on the days I wear another shoe. I've had mine for 4 years and they are still going strong!

     
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    ggsb    June 13, 2009   Atlanta/North Georgia

    I'll jump on the Merrell bandwagon.  I have several pairs that are nice enough to wear to work yet super comfy.  So for tradeshows I trade in my nice "office" heels for the Merrells and LOVE them :)

     
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    bluestuff    May 2010   Bay Area, CA

    I third (at least?) the Dansko clogs! I'm on my feet for hours and never have a problem. I'm also on around year #5, give or take...

     
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    beachbride0810    August 21, 2010  

    I'm with bellamargot! I waitressed for 12 years ... During the first year, I went through 3 pairs of black sneakers ... then i bought a pair of doc martens.  I wore the SAME pair for the next ELEVEN years!!!! I only worked seasonally through each summer, but still .... that's a lot of summers!

     

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