Women's zero-drop barefoot sneakers with a wide toe box and a grippy outsole, a practical all-day shoe for nurses and healthcare workers

Barefoot Shoes for Nurses: What to Look For

— Deniz Aksoy
Twelve-hour shifts, hard floors, and strict dress codes make nursing one of the toughest jobs on your feet. Here is exactly what to look for in barefoot shoes built for the job.
Black full-grain leather barefoot Oxford dress shoes with a wide toe box and zero drop sole, styled for the office

Barefoot Dress Shoes: Can You Wear Them to the Office?

Yes - if you get the silhouette right. A practical guide to barefoot dress shoes at work: what passes a dress code, what doesn't, and how to switch.
Barefoot shoes for standing all day — women's leather barefoot sandals

Barefoot Shoes for Standing All Day: Do They Actually Help?

— Mesut Bozkurt
Short answer: some people who stand all day find barefoot shoes comfortable once their feet have adapted, but there is a trade-off. A 2026 review of footwear for standing jobs...