Comfort isn’t a bad thing, try Sketchers next time
Cardboardoge
Bro works at the ball crushing factory wtf ARE those 😭
SirCaptainSalty
i have no idea how you work in these.
H_Man247
Invest in some better shoes next time. Your feet will thank you
Minimum-Isopod7970
It doesn’t hurt to clean your shoes occasionally
Gharrrrrr
I can smell them from here.
NewMinimum519
Why do you actively hate your feet?
AOP_fiction
New Balance non slips my friend…
asterixmagic
Inexperience culinary student here, Is steel toe shoes not really a big deal to wear in a actual kitchen? I see pics on here that seem like some are you guys are handling heavy equipment with crocs on.
bebejeebies
Line cook?
Jake_Leg00
There’s 0% chance those are antislip
PissantShitbird
Get some non-slips m8
Sskity
There’s a guy on the r/Coachella sub that buys old worn shoes hit em up.
DK_15
Take care of your body. Buy good shoes and/or replace them often
redquailer
New shoes are nice. You went up 1/2 a size?
Frostlakeweaver
Please tell us that your orthopedic insoles are not pictured.
ToshMagosh
I was so confused until I saw the sub. Now I’m differently confused
dropdeaddaddy69
I would’ve fired you off the shoes alone man 😭
fastal_12147
Shoes For Crews make Converse-style shoes with a non-slip sole. Get different insoles tho, because theirs suck.
somecow
So a kitchen/concrete plant? Do they not mop the floors? Because damn.
papyru22
I dont think those are nonslip
oldnastyhands
If you can, try investing in some good quality leather nonslip shoes. They might be expensive upfront, but trust me… they will last you many years. So far I have loved Merrell, Birkenstock and Dansko. My Merrells lasted me 5 years just recently.
But go to a Walking Company or something similar and have them do the whole spiel, even the insert test.
Right now, your feet might be OK, but trust me, your older self will be thankful. Your feet are so important to take care of in this industry!!
If that seems like too big of a purchase, then please I beg you at least buy GOOD inserts or at least a pair of no slips instead of these.
Even if you buy some cheap shoes, then get two different and rotate daily so your feet don’t turn to pain mush.
-FalseProfessor-
Can I interest you in some arch support?
Passenger_Prince
Do you work in an outdoor kitchen during sandstorms?
Worriedlytumescent
Doc Martens has a non-slip kitchen boot that’s incredibly comfortable after you break them in. They’re expensive and require cleaning and polishing to make them last, but if you do it right, they will last a couple of years.
JoaoCoochinho
I’ve worked in places with a zero tolerance rule for not wearing nonslip footwear. No chance these puppies pass the test.
Inevitableness
ITT. OP gets scolded for not buying supportive shoes. The thread is right. Buy the best you can afford. Your feet and hips and knees will thank you for it but you’ll never know.
PoorPauly
Enjoy the back/knee/foot/ankle pain. Your boss doesn’t do their job. These are not kitchen shoes.
traffickin
So, since a lot of people in this thread insist that you’re going to die from exploding feet, know that they are only potentially correct.
Zero drop/zero support/barefoot shoes can absolutely be fine and promote stronger feet *if you are conscious of your posture*. While I would absolutely recommend something that has a wider toe box, it’s not some sure thing that you’ll end up with foot and knee pain. However, plantar fasciitis and collapsing arches can contribute to a lot of pain and posture issues that should be respected.
You’re still young, so your body isnt going to really start fighting back for a while, but zero drop/barefoot shoes is a subject that you should check out if you do like chucks. Learning to be aware of your step and foot posture is going to serve you well in the next 15 years and beyond.
Unusual_Form3267
Everyone is asking why you hate your feet.
No one is telling you that your back is pissed, too. And it’s quietly plotting. One day you’ll wake up and it’s going to very vocal about the big mistake you’re making. Trust me.
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Comfort isn’t a bad thing, try Sketchers next time
Bro works at the ball crushing factory wtf ARE those 😭
i have no idea how you work in these.
Invest in some better shoes next time. Your feet will thank you
It doesn’t hurt to clean your shoes occasionally
I can smell them from here.
Why do you actively hate your feet?
New Balance non slips my friend…
Inexperience culinary student here, Is steel toe shoes not really a big deal to wear in a actual kitchen? I see pics on here that seem like some are you guys are handling heavy equipment with crocs on.
Line cook?
There’s 0% chance those are antislip
Get some non-slips m8
There’s a guy on the r/Coachella sub that buys old worn shoes hit em up.
Take care of your body. Buy good shoes and/or replace them often
New shoes are nice. You went up 1/2 a size?
Please tell us that your orthopedic insoles are not pictured.
I was so confused until I saw the sub. Now I’m differently confused
I would’ve fired you off the shoes alone man 😭
Shoes For Crews make Converse-style shoes with a non-slip sole. Get different insoles tho, because theirs suck.
So a kitchen/concrete plant? Do they not mop the floors? Because damn.
I dont think those are nonslip
If you can, try investing in some good quality leather nonslip shoes. They might be expensive upfront, but trust me… they will last you many years. So far I have loved Merrell, Birkenstock and Dansko. My Merrells lasted me 5 years just recently.
But go to a Walking Company or something similar and have them do the whole spiel, even the insert test.
Right now, your feet might be OK, but trust me, your older self will be thankful. Your feet are so important to take care of in this industry!!
If that seems like too big of a purchase, then please I beg you at least buy GOOD inserts or at least a pair of no slips instead of these.
Even if you buy some cheap shoes, then get two different and rotate daily so your feet don’t turn to pain mush.
Can I interest you in some arch support?
Do you work in an outdoor kitchen during sandstorms?
Doc Martens has a non-slip kitchen boot that’s incredibly comfortable after you break them in. They’re expensive and require cleaning and polishing to make them last, but if you do it right, they will last a couple of years.
I’ve worked in places with a zero tolerance rule for not wearing nonslip footwear. No chance these puppies pass the test.
ITT. OP gets scolded for not buying supportive shoes. The thread is right. Buy the best you can afford. Your feet and hips and knees will thank you for it but you’ll never know.
Enjoy the back/knee/foot/ankle pain. Your boss doesn’t do their job. These are not kitchen shoes.
So, since a lot of people in this thread insist that you’re going to die from exploding feet, know that they are only potentially correct.
Zero drop/zero support/barefoot shoes can absolutely be fine and promote stronger feet *if you are conscious of your posture*. While I would absolutely recommend something that has a wider toe box, it’s not some sure thing that you’ll end up with foot and knee pain. However, plantar fasciitis and collapsing arches can contribute to a lot of pain and posture issues that should be respected.
You’re still young, so your body isnt going to really start fighting back for a while, but zero drop/barefoot shoes is a subject that you should check out if you do like chucks. Learning to be aware of your step and foot posture is going to serve you well in the next 15 years and beyond.
Everyone is asking why you hate your feet.
No one is telling you that your back is pissed, too. And it’s quietly plotting. One day you’ll wake up and it’s going to very vocal about the big mistake you’re making. Trust me.