Working at a restaurant, bar, or any other kind of establishment that serves food and drinks requires you to be on your feet a lot and able to handle busy hours and efficiently navigate between tables, colleagues, and potentially even spilled food and drinks. Do your feet feel sore even at the thought of your next shift as a waitress? Then finding comfortable waitress shoes that can handle long and, at times, chaotic working hours is essential as you most often don’t have time to sit down outside the breaks.
In this guide, you can learn more about what to particularly look for in a pair of comfortable waitress shoes, plus discover a couple of our recommendations for suitable workwear as a server.
Remember to account for the dress code
Style can be important. Depending on where you are a waitress, you may be limited to work shoes that are compliant with the business’ dress code. You probably already know all about which shoes are welcomed and which are not. Sneakers are normally not the best fit for fancier restaurants. Black, brown, or white shoes in a timeless design usually does the job.
What you need to know about good waitress shoes
Moving back and forth between the kitchen and the tables, keeping orders and special requests in check, delivering high-quality service to every new customer, and much more. Working as a waitress requires full focus and mobility. Therefore, it is important not to put yourself out of the game with improper shoes.
If you are working in a restaurant, bar, or café, you likely already know plenty about the many challenges and hectic working environments can impose on you and your shoes. Good waitress shoes need to help you keep your feet solidly planted and comfortable throughout any busy day at work.
Cushioning and support - As a waitress, you are likely on your feet constantly. Shoes with good levels of cushioning and support help keep your feet comfortable throughout your shift.
Our ideas for comfortable waitress shoes
Based on our recommendations for good waitress shoes, we have selected a couple of styles that may be just what you are looking for. We always put comfort first to provide you with the best shoes, both at work and outside of work. Check with the product details to discover the unique benefits of each design. Here are selected ECCO® shoes for women that may suit you and your job as a waitress:
ECCO MX
If you look for shoes with a special grip, our ECCO MX collection includes a robust motocross-inspired PU outsole that offers traction and support, with an additional TPU insert for stability. You can find select styles in premium textile infused with GORE-TEX Technology to keep your feet dry from spilled drinks.
ECCO THERAP
Sporting a subtle, futuristic appeal and benefitting from comfort technologies, our ECCO THERAP collection is ahead of the time in both style and comfort. You can enjoy soft and flexible wear together with high cushioning for unrestricted comfort and energy return with every step.
Keep in mind that these selected shoes may not comply with every dress code in the world. Luckily, we still have plenty more to show you. Check out our selection of women's dress shoes for more formal wear.
Keep your work shoes clean and protected
Don’t like to show up to your shift with dirty shoes filled with stains? We got you covered. In our shoe cleaning guide, you can learn how to complete a full routine of cleaning, caring, and protecting your ECCO® shoes to keep you at the top of your waitress game.