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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 09 - 25 - ID#xnq0y2
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What are your favorite or recommended non slip shoes? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by djdementia
Just curious what other people have found to be good slip resistant shoes for baristas, and about what did you pay for them?
[deleted] 20 points 9m ago
i use these from crocs $1 and they’re amazing, i have flat feet and these help so much. definitely recommend. if they’re sold out in your size, they always have some in stock in-store.
WAtransplant2021 3 points 9m ago
I have them too, can concur. One downside, material does not breath and my feet and socks are soaked when I get home and take them off. Upside you can toss them in the wash.

I live in a state where we can get some *extremely* cold weather, so will be looking for a workboot I can wear wool socks. My wool socks don't fit in my crocs.
Melp87 2 points 9m ago
I have these too, I recommend
Suspicious_Wiener 12 points 9m ago
Not sure the brand but Walmart has a large selection of non slips, mine were about $35 I think and have lasted well over a year now.
TRoseee 3 points 9m ago
Tredsafe! I used this brand for years as a bartender. Now i use crocs for Starbs.
ratplanet_ 10 points 9m ago
I wear “made for the makers” vans
ImportantWeekend 1 points 9m ago
How have those held up? I’ve been wearing the converse equivalent and I have mixed opinions, thinking about picking up the vans.
ratplanet_ 2 points 9m ago
I’ve had mine for about two years and they’re still great, I swapped the soles for my special inserts and they’ve lasted me forever, I’ve worn them literally every day since I bought them. Worst thing is the bleach stain bc I’m an idiot and stuck my foot into a sink drain. I’ll attach a link w a photo for reference
ratplanet_ 1 points 9m ago
$1
$1
$1
The wear on the heel area is only bad because of the shape of my feet, they’re still comfortable & breathable regardless
ardentAmbivalence 9 points 9m ago
I have skechers because of the 30% off we get. Mine were around $60 after the discount. Many of my coworkers recommend docs, but those are on the more expensive side if you don't own a pair.
icedoatmilkchai 0 points 9m ago
what 30% off???
ardentAmbivalence 3 points 9m ago
We get discounts through $1. You just sign up with your email and it'll ask for your employee number to verify that you actually work at Starbucks.
a-viewer 8 points 9m ago
Shoes for Crews. They have a huge range of styles on their website. I usually ruin shoes so fast, but my boots from SfC have held up incredibly well.
bigghostb00ty 3 points 9m ago
Why are you getting downvoted? I also love Shoes For Crews.
I also just recently got some non slip sneakers from Lugz, they’re cute and comfy.
psionicillusionist 7 points 9m ago
Tredsafe. Anything they do is a good nonslip, but you do have to hunt a bit for a shoe that'll fit the way you want.
Vegan_Sweetie 5 points 9m ago
For comfort, try Air-Doc Martens made with food-service non-slip soles.

Bonus points if you put those insoles in them which skaters use. The ones that have a contract with NASA for making impact-absorbing material.
Twentysixounces 5 points 9m ago
You can spray clear flex seal on any shoes and make them anti slip.
Source: Me, I did it to my Air Monarchs and changed the game.
rnaggie53 5 points 9m ago
Ugh monarchs are what I need at this point. My feet are absolutely dead everyday after work
djdementia [OP] 3 points 9m ago
can you link to the exact product?
Twentysixounces 4 points 9m ago
Lamlot 4 points 9m ago
Dr Martens. I love my boots and wear them all the time
5AV1OR 4 points 9m ago
Nonslip closed crocs are like 50-70$ and are great last a long time and are really non slip. Also easy to clean if you spill something on them.
5AV1OR 1 points 9m ago
Also saw in a comment you said you prefer shoes with wide options; this is a reason I like the crocs idk if they have wide options but they are just naturally wide so they fit super comfortably
It_is_Katy 1 points 9m ago
Two people at my store picked these up a couple months ago and they both love them, I was thinking about picking up a pair myself.
shesallglowedup 3 points 9m ago
Bistro crocs, they’re not cute but they’re amazing
noeyoureatowel 3 points 9m ago
Dr Marten’s, specifically the non-slip work boots. They were I think $130 but they’ve lasted me for years and I can wear them in real life, too, so it’s worth the money to me.
Alicat-and-Quasar 3 points 9m ago
Rubber birkenstocks
dallizzlee 3 points 9m ago
I love my docs so much. The non slip work boots are also extra cushy and so comfy
orangethrees333 3 points 9m ago
I’m curious if anyone has “slip resistant” floors in their stores?

Our store is getting a remodel from 10/4 to 10/15 and we are having these slip resistant floors installed. Im not certain how functional they are but wonder if they truly will allow us to wear any shoe safely?
Blondefudge 4 points 9m ago
they still get very slippery. i’ve almost fell down hundreds of times wearing regular shoes.
orangethrees333 1 points 9m ago
Ope, good to know!
snartblartmcgee 3 points 9m ago
when I worked in a deli where the floors were always wet or covered in oil, these were my go to because they're so slip resistant and good for any type of food service environment. they have a LOT of support too like I'm very picky about my work shoes and these are the best I've found https://a.co/d/0U4PLVe
MessatineSnows 3 points 9m ago
Response Gear Tactical Footwear boots
Commie_Gamer_Girl 2 points 9m ago
Timberland pro non slip steeltoe boot. Can work all day without falling or stubbing my toe
Opposite-Plenty-8164 2 points 9m ago
i always got mine from walmart because i’m cheap but i just bought docs and i love them
ElevatorsAreScary 2 points 9m ago
Shoesforcrews.com so good! Like $80. All non slip and water resistant!
Asian_Emily 2 points 9m ago
Sketchers. Although I wear through their normal
Shoes pretty fast. Their work shoes have been decently reliable
starbucksbarist28 2 points 9m ago
No technically no slips, but I’ve had great luck with docs
zambiers 2 points 9m ago
Sneakers non slip loafers
skylikeslemonade 2 points 9m ago
i wear blundstones!
hlfblind 2 points 9m ago
i have the skechers ones!! theyre very comfy and dont need to be laced :)
mls91314 2 points 9m ago
Sketchers sketch air
milomeeko 2 points 9m ago
Docs
Solid_Scientist_1354 2 points 9m ago
Sketchers definitely
b__mo 1 points 9m ago
Honestly came to say this, they are my fave and I have been serving/bartending/barista-ing for a looong time

“It’s the S” 😜
djdementia [OP] 2 points 9m ago
Currently I'm wearing Genuine Grip Pull on Work Boots: https://www.genuinegrip.com/mens/7141-work-comfort-men

I got them at Boot World for $90 USD: https://bootworld.com/products/genuine-grip-chelsea-slip-resistant-work-boot

They come in Wide size too which was important for me. I've worn them for about 6 months at work now and they are holding up great. The grip is still good on them. I had Dr. Martins before (not the high end anti-slip, just the regular) and within 2 months the grip wasn't sticking very well. So if you go with Dr. Martins I'd recommend trying the ones with the diamond cuts in the grip.
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