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Shoes For Surgeons
As a surgeon, having comfortable shoes to wear is like having a trusted sidekick on your feet to get you comfortably through long and drawn-out procedures. Shoes that don’t do your feet any good during the countless hours in the operating room aren’t up to any good.
Picking the best shoes for surgeons requires knowing what you are looking for. As such, we have gathered a list of key features to keep in mind during your search for the most comfortable shoes for surgeons, plus a few selected ECCO® shoes that might suit you and provide a bit more stylish addition to your feet compared to the standard-issue surgeon shoes.
Surgeons’ favorite choice of footwear varies. Many prefer shoes with high breathability and open design to better account for the feet’s tendency to swell throughout the long shift and make wearing shoes for twelve hours straight a bit more bearable and cozy. Still, many also wear lace-up shoes, where especially the high comfort of sneakers is popular.
Generally, surgeons can freely choose to wear their preferred shoes as long as they are closed-toed and heeled to reduce the potential damage from any dropped sharp object. Make sure to always check with the hospital’s guidelines to ensure that the shoes live up to the requirements.
How to find the best shoes for surgeons
When in the operating room, full concentration is required. Therefore, it is important to wear shoes that don’t draw any unwelcome attention, like your feet start hurting or aching. That is why having good arch support is key. As such, the best shoes for surgeons are comfortable and reliable to help you do what you do best for the entire duration of the operation.
You have likely experienced that shoes can begin to feel a bit uncomfortable and a bit too warm after ten to twelve hours of wear. Shoes that don’t let your feet breathe properly will quickly result in sweaty, smelly, and overall uncomfortable wear. Many surgeons already know all this based on past experiences, which is why many either stick with one highly breathable pair or switch between two pairs of shoes during the shift.
Selected ECCO® shoes for surgeons
At ECCO®, we always put comfort first to make shoes that you can wear all day or night, whether you are on or off duty. We have collected a few ideas for comfortable shoes for surgeons that might just include the right pair for you.
ECCO BIOM 2.1
Designed with anatomical last, support, cushioning, and a cool, contemporary look and feel, our ECCO BIOM 2.1s make for great shoes for surgeons. The collection also includes various features for added breathability, such as the removable OrthoLite® memory-foam inlay sole or the BREATHRU concept in selected designs, which effectively manages foot moisture for breathability. Finally, the rubber outsoles add traction and durability.
ECCO SOFT 7
Our comfortable and durable ECCO SOFT 7 sneakers have everything surgeons need for long shifts on your feet. ECCO SOFT 7 products are made of premium leather with a flexible, lightweight sole, soft fabric lining and dimpled outsole for reliable traction. Choose from leather lace-up sneakers with hard-wearing outsoles, or slip-on Soft 7 shoes in premium white leather or nubuck. All options in our ECCO SOFT 7 collection are available for women and men, both cushioned and comfortable shoes, designed with durability and support in mind; a staple you’ll try on once and wear for years.
