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    What do you guys wear when on your feet all day?
    Ive seen everything from crocs to slip ons to runners. Whats the best for comfort and support?

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    Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

    Originally posted by 5D405A484747405A5C4A5D405C4A4A2F0 link=1264331799/0#0 date=1264331799
    What do you guys wear when on your feet all day?
    Ive seen everything from crocs to slip ons to runners. Whats the best for comfort and support?
    I need orthotics and use them in Brooks runners but find them too warm in summer. A good mate put me on to Birkenstock sandals for summer and they are so comfy I forget I have them on.

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    • #3
      Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

      Hi RHR,

      Definitely Birkenstocks. The slides are great for summer.

      If you look into the kitchens of restaraunts, you will see a heap of them.

      They are worth every cent!

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      • #4
        Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

        Originally posted by 00212A2A2D37440 link=1264331799/1#1 date=1264332091
        Birkenstock sandals
        Originally posted by 1025282F1B072B22222121440 link=1264331799/2#2 date=1264332562
        Definitely Birkenstocks
        Who stocks them?

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        • #5
          Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

          Originally posted by 576B766D676671646C67030 link=1264331799/3#3 date=1264333372
          Originally posted by 00212A2A2D37440 link=1264331799/1#1 date=1264332091
          Birkenstock sandals
          Originally posted by 1025282F1B072B22222121440 link=1264331799/2#2 date=1264332562
          Definitely Birkenstocks
          Who stocks them?
          Birkenstocks are usually available from their shops & online, usually find them in major shopping centres,some independant shoe shops have them (limited range). id recommend going to the actual shop for a fitting.

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          • #6
            Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

            Originally posted by 4F52485A555552484E584F524E58583D0 link=1264331799/0#0 date=1264331799
            What do you guys wear when on your feet all day?
            Ive seen everything from crocs to slip ons to runners. Whats the best for comfort and support?
            Birkenstocks are great and I would also recommend them
            However I have very soft souls of the feet and find them to hard for my liking

            I personally like and use for my work Doc Martens they are very comfortable and supportive
            They also have souls that can handle heat & chemicals

            My wife uses Naot

            KK

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            • #7
              Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

              My last pair were Trail boots from Aussie Disposals. Good support and plenty of padding around the sole for standing in one small location for a length of time, plus some thermal type lining on the tongue that removes heat. They are also strong enough to survive having anything up to 5kg dropped onto them without inconveniencing me (certain fellow staff members made that a mandatory :P )

              Although Im now looking into Birkenstock....

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              • #8
                Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                We have to wear fully enclosed shoes in our business, were not allowed sandals.

                I wear and love Skechers which I also have to be able to put my orthotics in, seeing as I have cronic flat feet. I was getting my Skechers from the factory outlet in Mascot, Sydney for about 25 bucks a pair but now theyve moved out to Homebush and theyve increased to about 80 bucks a pair. I now find it cheaper to buy my shoes direct from the US. I usually get the Skechers sneakers for work.

                I just had these shipped in from the US...not sure if Im going to wear them to work yet though.  



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                • #9
                  Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                  Good old dunlop volleys for me.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                    Good old dunlop volleys for me.

                    Good to hear.  Ive been wearing black volleys behind the machine for six years - go through two pairs per year.  Cheap & cheerful.  

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                    • #11
                      Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                      I think the supportive insole of the Birks has to be better for long term health...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                        If in doubt ask a bartender!

                        In my uni days, I worked behind the bar, frequently doing 10 hour shifts on my feet, sometimes until 3am.

                        Footwear is a real issue in this scenario, and I found that a well worn-in pair of Doc Martens was hard to beat.

                        Things like birkenstocks are ok for short stints in summer, but they dont support or compress the foot like an enclosed shoe. Some compression of the foot is very important for the longer shifts - keeps the circlculation up and prevents blood pooling in your feet.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                          Originally posted by 073B263D373621343C37530 link=1264331799/3#3 date=1264333372
                          Originally posted by 00212A2A2D37440 link=1264331799/1#1 date=1264332091
                          Birkenstock sandals
                          Originally posted by 1025282F1B072B22222121440 link=1264331799/2#2 date=1264332562
                          Definitely Birkenstocks
                          Who stocks them?
                          I think this is the closest store to you TG - they have them floor to ceiling!

                          Birkenstock Soul
                          434 Parramatta Road
                          Petersham North

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                          • #14
                            Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                            Dont know about anyone else but i wear black formal hush puppies with a soft sole which is suppose to protect from feet fatigue. I have to say they are quite good. Comfortable to wear while working all day and look very formal as well.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Best shoes for busy baristas

                              Birkenstock make a slightly cheaper version designed specifically for hospitality folks like up called "Birkies". I think they only come in black though?

                              I purchased mine from a local kitchen type place for around $140 i think?

                              Anyway...worth every penny and they have never given me any trouble at all. Nearly a year old and still as comfy as the day i got them.

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