There are shoes that are good for walking. There are shoes that are good for running. But what about shoes that are good for standing? Whether you work on your feet or just tend to spend a lot of time out of your seat but not really moving, you’re likely looking for a pair of kicks that are comfortable and supportive all day long.
Unlike workout shoes or hiking boots, these shoes don’t necessarily need to make it through the elements or handle miles of strides. They do, however, need to feel good after hours of direct pressure while standing for long periods of time.
To help you find the best shoes for standing for hours, we searched the internet high and low, collecting footwear with lots of positive feedback from people who stay on their feet. Some are sneakers, some are boots and some are even clogs, but all are beloved by people who spend a lot of time standing.
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Promising review: "I have pretty awful feet when it comes to finding comfortable shoes to wear standing all day. These. Are. It. I now have 3 pairs." — Chris Roberts
Promising review: "Had issues finding shoes that would provide comfort for extended standing hours. As a pharmacist, I often am standing for upwards of 12 hours a day at work. These shoes have made a dramatic improvement in my foot fatigue to the point that it's almost nonexistent." — Ian
Promising review: "I love these boots and can wear them every day - They go with everything from jeans to dresses. My job requires me to stand all day and these have been comfortable since day one. I have worn them heavily through winter, summer, rain, snow - and the've been holding up great... Left me some room for thick socks in the winter time too." — Val
Promising review: "Very comfortable shoes for walking and wearing at work 12 hrs/day standing." — Bahra H.
Promising review: "As an educator I stand most of my work day-8 hours. These shoes are the most comfortable I've worn and proper shoes are important! I noticed that my legs don't hurt from standing for so long and my feet don't hurt at all! If you are an educator and need feet/leg support, these shoes are the ones. I like them so much, I ordered the ones with the outlined hearts on them! I love these shoes and get lots of compliments and inquires on them! Awesome comfort!" — Pj
Promising review: "I am a florist & stand most of the day. These are super comfortable. I wear them with socks so the fit was perfect." — Zappos customer