A long shift on a hard ward floor asks a great deal of a pair of shoes. Our fitters have spent generations looking after people who are on their feet all day, and this collection gathers supportive, cushioned styles in the plain, closed-toe colours most nursing uniform policies ask for.
Requirements differ between NHS Trusts, private hospitals and care settings, so please check yours before you buy. Many ask for plain, low-heeled, closed-toe shoes in a dark or neutral colour, and some allow trainers. If you are not sure, bring the policy with you and we will help you choose within it.
See the Gabor size and fit guide before you visit.
It depends on the Trust. Most ask for plain, closed-toe, supportive shoes in black, white or another neutral colour that wipe clean easily. Some Trusts allow plain trainers. Check your own uniform policy first.
Choose a cushioned, supportive shoe with a secure heel and a grippy sole. A wipe-clean upper helps with hygiene, and a roomy toe box keeps feet comfortable as they swell during the day.
Some are and some are not. Many Trusts accept a plain, mostly one-colour trainer with a closed upper, while others require a traditional nursing shoe. Your ward manager or uniform policy will have the answer.
Come and see us at the shop on Gabriel’s Hill in Maidstone, Kent. Our fitters will measure both feet and help you find a pair that lasts a long shift. You may also like our ladies’ shoes for work.
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