I need incredibly comfy black work shoes

[StillMedusa]

Just changed jobs and I will now be outside, walking up to 10 miles a day in all weathers. I need black, sturdy but light and comfy shoes..probably lace up and must have some arch support. Work will supply shoes but say no one wears them as too heavy.

Two days in and my usually comfy boots are already rubbing me so need something asap. Any recomendations ?

Gabor and Reiker are very comfortable shoes for all day wear.

Google shoes for nurses; plenty there.

I walk about 10 miles or more per day in my job and I wear shoes/boots from M&S Footglove range. So comfy hardly know I'm wearing them. Have been wearing them for years.

www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/shoes-and-boots/footglove

Reiker shoes are comfy, and Sketchers do some smart black trainers as do Eco

Doc Martens. Birkenstock do shoes as well as sandals.

Interested to know all your jobs that entail all this walking!

Clarks' Un Loop. A bit ugly but so, so comfortable and hardwearing.

Traffic Warden?

I have Clarke’s Funny Dream for work. Super comfy and supportive. (Not great for icy pavement though as the grip is minimal.)

What kind of outfit will you be wearing - smart/Officey - Clark’s Hamble Oak brogues are usually the answer to this type of query. Scrubs - Clark’s Unloop often come up.

I was just going to say Clark's Funny Dream, so comfy. True there is not a lot of grip though.
If you need something more substantial, have a look at Keen Presidio. Great arch support and fab for wide feet.
Or check out Fly London shoes and ankle boots.

I have Hotter "Sugar" shoes in black. They are touch fastening rather than lace up, but I walk to and from work in them and then spend 12 and a half hours mostly on my feet, walking around. They are very comfortable, don't rub anywhere.

Misswimpledimple Correct!!!!
Absolutely flattened with exhaustion tonight (and my previous job was very active!)

Thank you all for the suggestions... going to google them all now!

Please update us with what you get and if they live up to the task? V interested to know.

Have a look at Magnum. Police and military boots are likely your best bet. Or walking boots.

Are they supplying your boots as PPE or as uniform? If PPE, they need to be cut for purpose. You could ask to go to the supplier, often someone like Arco, and try on different footwear.

Also, on a tangent, have a look to see if you qualify for any tax allowances for buying your own footwear, cleaning your uniform etc.

Loving my Pavers brogues. Recommended on here. They're very sturdy.

Doc Martens, but they'll need breaking in.

Silverhairedcat The supply all uniform and will supply shoes...however they said the supplied ones are heavy and no one likes them , so I'd rather get my own!

I'll have a look at all suggestions here... thank you everyone!

I got some online, I think on ebay really cheap. They are lightweight with a bit of a flat platform. There is no brand to them. Be sure to check on ebay as well!

Karrimor shoes/walking shoes/hiking boots.
Warm, waterproof sturdy and lasted me during over a year of 12 hour shifts being on my feet and doing more than 30,000 steps per shift.
Get some gel insoles and it's like walking on clouds, I say this as a chunky bird too so a lot of weigh on my feet!

Im a health care professional and often spend 12 hour shifts running around on my feet all day . Fitflops have been my saviour!

Fitflop have arch support and a memory foam insole with extra cushioning so very comfortable. I've got two pairs, high top sneakers for spring & skater shoes for summer. They're much more comfortable than Clark's which I now find too hard on my feet.

www.fitflop.com/uk/en/