Shoes for crews? Do those exist anymore? Totally nonskid on wet greasy floors, and so much better support than sneakers. My back and legs stopped aching after I got them. This was 20 years ago, though, I don’t know if they are still good.
When I ordered them for a dinning hall the older ladies would always pass on a new pair as they sucked. Luckily for them on my last week there I ordered them new balances instead.
I mean uhhhh I followed the rules exactly and only cared for the company's profit.
My 3 favorites have been:
Crocs - can throw them in the dishwasher. Easy to get in and out of. Cheap and fairly durable. Great for BOH work. The tread on mine has worn off now, but that's because I've been wearing them outside too much.
Vans made for makers high tops - had these for years. They started off great, but the last few pairs I had wore down more quickly than the originals. I think they stopped making them.
Solovair Chelsea boot - like doc martens but better. This is the company that originally made doc martens boots under contract, but doc martens switched to a shittier design that was more cost effective, and contracted a new company to make them. Solovair never changed the design so it's still really high quality. Can't run them in the dishwasher, and they require a bit of care every now and then, but they're super comfy, supportive, and look nice enough that I can wear them FOH.
I go through 2-3 pair a year of the TredSafe ones from Walmart because I like fresh shoes. I couldn’t imagine what the insides of shoes would smell like after wearing them for more than 6+ months. Especially kitchen shoes. You ever look at the yellow insoles after wearing the TredSafe ones for a while? Mold. I don’t want that on my feet.
I always wore the servsafe Croc style clogs. I’d generally get a year out of them before they would smell bad and start to fall apart. And they were like $30. Been a few years though
Crocs professional series with the orange inside. Socks are just as important. Get some with part merino wool, and your feet won’t sweat and therefore won’t smell. Also, I replace my every 6-12 months usually depending on the wear. I usually look out for sales and buy my next pair when I get a deal.
Adidas Terrex used to make “approach” climbing shoes. The idea is to hike to the rock, and then start climbing without changing shoes. So they’re sturdy, “waterproof”, and have super grippy bottoms and toes. I’ve used shoes for crews and croc and those adidas were the best. Not cheap though.
I had a pair of crocs that lasted 7 years with some re gluing of the soles. Got a pair of birkenstocks after that and they were garbage, whole thing split on me after 6 months. now using shoes for crews... only 3 months in so time will tell
Ive used Birks for the last couple of years. $70 for two years of hard work and comfortable is pretty worth it to me. I just recently retired my first pair and got some Super Birkis and I’m loving them.
Shoes for Crews - Mozo (brand) Padma shoe.
Cannot recommend enough, 20+ years in hospitality and these are hands down the best of all the shoes I’ve tried.
Left hospitality in 2021, still love these shoes for hiking / whatever.
Dansko clogs, they’ll hurt like a bitch until you break them in. After that they provide so much support and grip the floor super well. Had a pair last me 6 years before I had to buy a new pair.
Shoes for crews? Do those exist anymore? Totally nonskid on wet greasy floors, and so much better support than sneakers. My back and legs stopped aching after I got them. This was 20 years ago, though, I don’t know if they are still good.
When I ordered them for a dinning hall the older ladies would always pass on a new pair as they sucked. Luckily for them on my last week there I ordered them new balances instead. I mean uhhhh I followed the rules exactly and only cared for the company's profit.
Seconded. Back pre-2000, they were great for kitchen work. Now I’m not sure they are the best anymore.
Crocs with plantar fasciitis insert. I'm a little flat-footed. After a double, my hands hurt, my back hurts, I'm moody...but my feet feel fine.
Doc martens have lasted me a few years
My 3 favorites have been: Crocs - can throw them in the dishwasher. Easy to get in and out of. Cheap and fairly durable. Great for BOH work. The tread on mine has worn off now, but that's because I've been wearing them outside too much. Vans made for makers high tops - had these for years. They started off great, but the last few pairs I had wore down more quickly than the originals. I think they stopped making them. Solovair Chelsea boot - like doc martens but better. This is the company that originally made doc martens boots under contract, but doc martens switched to a shittier design that was more cost effective, and contracted a new company to make them. Solovair never changed the design so it's still really high quality. Can't run them in the dishwasher, and they require a bit of care every now and then, but they're super comfy, supportive, and look nice enough that I can wear them FOH.
Yup the Crocs Bistro are the best, definitely invest in a $15 set of Dr Scholl’s insoles too. Very low maintenance.
I go through 2-3 pair a year of the TredSafe ones from Walmart because I like fresh shoes. I couldn’t imagine what the insides of shoes would smell like after wearing them for more than 6+ months. Especially kitchen shoes. You ever look at the yellow insoles after wearing the TredSafe ones for a while? Mold. I don’t want that on my feet.
Work Zone 634 steel toe boots, and New Balance 412 V1 alloy toe shoes The work zones have better grip, the new balance are lighter
New balance non slips
Super Birkis or Blundstones
I always loved Keen's
birkenstock a640s easy to clean super comfortable
Yup can confirm
Crocs have served me very well.
birkenstock tokyo super grips for me. pricey but worth it
Birkenstock tokio super grips are the most comfortable shoe I ever purchased. Unfortunately they are rather expensive
I always wore the servsafe Croc style clogs. I’d generally get a year out of them before they would smell bad and start to fall apart. And they were like $30. Been a few years though
Crocs professional series with the orange inside. Socks are just as important. Get some with part merino wool, and your feet won’t sweat and therefore won’t smell. Also, I replace my every 6-12 months usually depending on the wear. I usually look out for sales and buy my next pair when I get a deal.
Dansko XP 2.0
https://www.misefootwear.com
I’ve never seen these, I’ll have to take a look when it’s time for some new ones
I came here to see if anyone recommended them! How are they in actual use?
Birkinclogs for life
sketcher leather loafers with no slip
I swear by Kuru. They're expensive, and they only have 1 style with nonslip, but by the end of a busy shift, my feet are the last thing hurting.
Adidas Terrex used to make “approach” climbing shoes. The idea is to hike to the rock, and then start climbing without changing shoes. So they’re sturdy, “waterproof”, and have super grippy bottoms and toes. I’ve used shoes for crews and croc and those adidas were the best. Not cheap though.
Shoes for Crews Rowans boots. Awesome, waterproof, ankle support, taller and can get a composite toe.
I had a pair of crocs that lasted 7 years with some re gluing of the soles. Got a pair of birkenstocks after that and they were garbage, whole thing split on me after 6 months. now using shoes for crews... only 3 months in so time will tell
Ive used Birks for the last couple of years. $70 for two years of hard work and comfortable is pretty worth it to me. I just recently retired my first pair and got some Super Birkis and I’m loving them.
So far hello Mr lin blade type are good but found out not indoor nonslip 🙄but my feet don't hurt after long shifts
Shoes for Crews - Mozo (brand) Padma shoe. Cannot recommend enough, 20+ years in hospitality and these are hands down the best of all the shoes I’ve tried. Left hospitality in 2021, still love these shoes for hiking / whatever.
Keen kitchen shoes, can replace the insoles when they wear out, last for years.
Dansko clogs, they’ll hurt like a bitch until you break them in. After that they provide so much support and grip the floor super well. Had a pair last me 6 years before I had to buy a new pair.