6 tips for looking after your feet on a long nursing shift

Many nurses notch up thousands of steps in a single shift. Fellow staff and podiatry experts offer advice on how to keep your feet healthy and comfortable

With some nurses saying they notch up around 10,000 steps during a shift, choosing comfortable footwear and keeping feet healthy are essential.

We asked nurses and experts for their advice on keeping your feet healthy and pain-free – here are their top six tips.

Many nurses will swear by a particular brand of shoes – Clarks, Sketchers, Dr Martens and Toffeln were all cited by nurses when we asked for recommendations on Twitter.