I'm a 28(F) barista and my knees and feet's have been killing me. I'm currently wearing cheap shoes with good insoles. But it's not cutting the opening-noon shift for me. I like sneakers or athletic shoes.
My fellow older baristas, What shoes do you recommend?
SatinSnakes18 points1y ago
I wear and like half of the people at my store wear Docs. Specifically the tumbled leather pascals. I think they are really comfy and they are sturdy so it's not such a pain when you get stepped on. Plus syrups and such wipe right off. The leather addidas sneakers are also vv comfy I wear those for my other job bc I don't have a black pair yet if that's more your thing!
violentfemme178 points1y ago
I completely agree, I have worn Doc Martens boots every day at work for the past six or seven years, and now most of my staff also has Docs. This is the first year I went with the Virginia Pascal 1460s, game changer
FfierceLaw8 points1y ago
I’m an older barista who loves my Dansko clogs, the ones that have a high backs. My feet never hurt!
jaynaenae3 points1y ago
Dankos for life.
omgtee2 points1y ago
Mine kill my feet! I wear extra tuffs
Mumbo_Jumbo_IWANTEGG6 points1y ago
crocs makes some work shoes that really helped me
melllpo4 points1y ago
Go to a store that sells scrubs and buy nurses shoes! They can be a bit or an investment but I always feel the difference on a day I wear anything other than my pair.
Kaylushhh3 points1y ago
I switch between Crocs and Hightop Vans. I used to wear cheap black shoes but I found that my feet were killllliinngggg me and I would burn through them like crazy. Vans during the week, Crocs on the weekend.
mattbones3 points1y ago
New balance non slip work shoes. My last pair lasteed me 3 years with 10k steps every work shift
TheFriendlyFeminist3 points1y ago
Dr scholls makes great shoes that I love! I also have a pair of Ecco shoes that are my other go-to’s (I’m 26 with a hip disability)
vrxmya2 points1y ago
A lot of people at my store wear docs or Hokas, I wear the Hoka Bondi slip resistants and they're so comfy
particularBillarina2 points1y ago
I work in a similar environment and spent years selling footwear. I wear the new balance 860s they are ultra light and have excellent support, their upper is a lightweight mesh that feels extremely comfortable and is super breathable.
I also like they because they come in various widths and I have wide feet. A lot of people like Hokas but they tend to wear out faster than the new balance because their midsole is a softer tpu foam for a lot of their styles
usualclip2 points1y ago
right now i mostly wear some adidas busenitzs with a dr scholls insole and they feel great
linipanini2 points1y ago
When I was there I always found converse high tops (or any of them I guess) with the comfy-cush!!!
MajorIsland31 points1y ago
I have tried all of the shoes mentioned above, but the best shoes I have ever worn are the Velcro SAS shoes. Omg my knees back and feet always killed me until now. They are super ugly though, but I don’t care 😂
-beam-me-up-1 points1y ago
Amazon sells work sketchers that have saved my soul for a yesr
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