Sneakers or Sandals

No I think you should invest in some Sandals to be honest or your Feet will burn because they are to hot But make sure that you are allowed to wear them here in the UK in a lot of Jobs they will not allow Sandals for Health and Safety reasons

I think I would get a good pair of sandles like you said something with support. And if they dont work bring your sneakers with you. They do have some nice supportive sandles out there. So go for it.

Are you familiar with crocs? I like the off brand that is sold in Payless. They are called Airwalks.... the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. They are only $15.

I personally think you get better support with sneakers. There are lighter made sneakers that have more breathable material that are a little cooler in the summer. I've gotten them at walmart, so they are something you have to pay alot of money for. Lightweight socks instead of the thicker ones help too.

I am a sneaker wearer, having bad ankles. But in hot humid weather this isn't going to work. What abpout school sandals? In Australia, they make school sandals in adult sizes. They are good, strong, & supporting sandles & comfortable to wear all day.

I like them both but on rainy days , I do like my sneakers. I like to mix it up....and wear both. but the hotter it gets the lighter I go.

I always have to wear sneakers during the day, at work, and wear my sandals when i get home......when I have a day off, Im barefooted most of the day.....lol

Hey, Im back again, remember me? I say sneakers... I hardly ever wear sandals... Only when it is really hot I sometimes wear slippers. Take care!

I recently bought me a pair of comfortable pair of sandals from K-mart. I can't remember the brand name. But they come in wide sizes and have some arch support. As I walk on my right tippy toes (MY right leg is disabled) and have no problem walking in them at all. They are the color black.

With my weight, I have to have tie up sneakers. I go for the good brands too, like Reeboks and Avia. Each person is different as to what feels right, though. I also have a very expensive pair of arch supports that I bought at a specialty store. I buy my shoes at Famous Footwear, and the price can be comparable to Wal Mart, as they are discontinued models, etc. I hear from a friend of mine that her foot doctor also recommends Dr. Scholl's gel insoles. Other than that, I would say put a little gold bond or similar medicated powder in your shoes and wear light weight socks. More protection for your feet than sandals.

I guess it depends on where you work, etc. but you can get men's sandals that are made much sturdier then women's and still not look real "butch" looking and they hold up so nicely. I got some great, real leather ones from WalMart a few years ago that cost about $20 I think, maybe less, and wore them at work (the bank) with khaki pants, etc. Of course they would look odd with a skirt or something but to go with pants they looked fine. The women's sandals just don't seem to be as sturdy and worried about support as the men's. The women's ones tend to be "pretty" but not too functional. Just a thought!

I think you'll find that for OH&S reasons you need to wear a closed shoe. Wear cotton socks to alleviate the problems you have and wear a good foot powder. Sounds like you're really getting into the swing of things. Hope everything is going ok for you. Cheers dear!

I like to wear sandals all summer. Thankfully, my work lets me wear whatever I please in the summer because I work at a school and there is no one here from the end of May until September. Since I have to lift things and move around the office a lot in the summer, I like to wear Tevas. Here is a link to see their stuff: http://www.teva.com/womenLanding.aspx?g=w I can't tell you how comfortable these sandals can be if you get the right ones. They give you support and best of all they have a lot of ones that have ankle straps. The sports ones aren't always the prettiest, but they sure do last a long time.

Dr.Scholl's has some wonderful supportive sandals.I just got a pair in the mail that are just heavenly.they have layers of cushioning that is wonderful but Dr.Scholl's can be a little expensive

If I worked at a job where I was on my feet all day- I would wear sneakers- Sandals do not offer enough support- and my feet seem to get tired and achy. I work in an office- so I wear a lot of sandals and only wear sneakers when I’m home or going to be walking a lot- We went to an amusement park over the past weekend- I wore my sandals- after a couple of hours- I switched to sneakers- My feet got hot- but they were not achy. So my advice would be stick with sneakers.

There are sneakers with mesh on them that are much cooler. You need a good supporting she if you are going to be working at lifting people around much. Support is very important to your health as well as the person you are lifting. If your foot slips you could fall and get hurt as well as hurt someone else. However, comfort is also important. When I worked lifting alot. I wore a good pair of sneakers and put baby powder in them each night and morning to absorb sweat

I think for the summer you need a comfy pair of sandals to let your feet breath and also cushion them at the same time Sneakers are o.k for the winter but boy don't the feet stink if they are worn without socks lol? I know so many people that wear them in the summer and without socks, once they take them off the whole room is ablaze with stink fire hahaha Definitely sandals I say.

Personally, I prefer sandals as long as you can find a pair with good support. Dr. Scholl’s are probably the best that you will find. Many people tell me that they can only wear sneakers though. It would be best to bring the sneakers along if you wanted to try the sandals at work, but I would try wearing the sandals all day on a day that you weren't working before chancing it at work if you couldn't bring the sneakers just in case.

oh I am one of those people who use their feet very much being a doctor!!!but I like shoes and unless I have to be on charge of the department the whole day I wear fashion shoes!!! I can assure you that sandals can be as comfortable as sneakers providing you choose a good pair. First of all you need good leathers sandals and then my advice is to choose those sandals that have a wedge not only on the heels but also on the soles...these are the most comfortable ones and I can be a whole day out without having problems!!!!

Try the sandal called crocs. They are made of rubber and they are so comfortable. Nurses wear them in the summer time. Here's there website but they can also be bought in sporting good stores. http://www.crocs.com/home.jsp they come in a variety of colors and well worth the money spent. Good luck!