seconding dr scholls, or the skechers for work line is solid

Converse kill you if you're on your feet all day long. I wear shoes for crews (nonslip, comfy)

I have a pair of tennis shoe-esque Safe T Steps (Im forgetting the specific name!) for both work (8+ hour shifts at a licensed store) and nursing school clinicals and they are fabulous (with the added benefit of being nonslips)

i also have chronic hip (/leg/feet/generally lower body) problems!! i visited a podiatrist and got custom insoles based on how my body distributes pressure/etc a few years back & they’ve been a blessing on the job. if you have either the money or the insurance to do it i Highly recommend it.

bonus: the insoles fit great in my leather converse!!

Emeril lagasse has a shoe line. They're great. Some even look like Converse chucks

dr scholls has never done me dirty in my life

While I do not know the background to your back problems, I will give anecdotal advice for what it's worth. I've known a number of men who struggled with back pain and were able to reduce it/treat it with resistance training at the gym (Back exercises) Of course, I would consult your doctor about it first.

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A quality pair of shoes will last a very long time and should help with your feet and legs. They can be expensive but I would consider them an investment if you're will to dish out the funds. After having worn low-quality shoes my whole life, it's a purchase I may soon make myself. In the meantime, I remember buy these blue in-soles from Target that were labeled as active to stretch out the life of another pair of dress shoes. They really did help but I really wish I would have invested in a better pair of shoes to begin with.

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The good news is you will grow stronger. The first few weeks can be rough. I remember spending a good 6 months of my life with very little physical activity in suburbia. I moved to the city where I was commuting via train/bus/walking and holy hell, the first few weeks I was absolutely beat and in pain. After a month, it was smooth sailing. Pretty soon, you'll be able to destroy a 10 hour shift.

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Best of luck!