Teaching is hard on your feet! I rarely have a chance to sit down for very long. My trek to the copy machine seems to be a quarter mile.
So, I asked a my friends what are the most comfortable shoes for teachers. And, the results are in! Here’s a list of the best teacher shoes out there! I think you’ll find some of their suggestions helpful. (Keep in mind that some districts request more formal attire while others know that happy feet = happy teachers 😉 )
Here are the brands my teacher friends loved most. The pictures are Amazon affiliate links and will take you directly to the shoes on Amazon. If you purchase through one of these links, I receive a few cents on the dollar. This commission directly supports my small business and ensures that we can continue to create high-quality content for teachers, like yourself! As always, I only link products I stand by. This is a list my friends have shared with me as their best teacher shoes picks. Enjoy!
The Best Teacher Shoes
1. The Merrell Clog
“I won’t wear anything else.” — Jennie K.
2. Birkenstocks
If you’ve ever googled – teacher shoes comfortable – here is your answer! “These are actually the most comfortable shoes ever made!” —Sarah G.
3. Dansko
“With Danskos my feet, knees, and legs don’t hurt at the end of the day. Their closed toe shoes aren’t the cutest, but they have some cute open toed shoes and sandals!” —Katherine L.
4. Ellen Degeneres
“Who doesn’t love Ellen?! And, of course, she makes some super fun shoes! These slippers are perfect after a long day. “- Mel R.
5. Clarks
“These look as good with jeans as they do with skirts. They can even pass as a heel on days I need to dress up. They are so comfortable, too.” —Ginny S.
6. Ugg
“I wear my black leather UGG boots all winter!” – Marci S.
7. B.O.C
B.O.Cs have been compared to Danskos. They are lightweight and provide support. They are true to their name, “Big on Comfort”.
8. Alegria
“Alegria shoes have a removable foot bed which is cushioned with memory foam. These keep me going all day.” —Krista H.
9. Rockport Men’s Shoes
“Rockport is my go-to. All my shoes for school are Rockport.” —Matt M.
10. Timberland
“I like the Timberland anti-fatigue clog. I have them in black and brown.” — Lianna P.
11. Something fun ~ by Vic
Sometimes it’s nice to change it up, and everyone loves a freshly sharpened Ticonderoga , right?
12. Dr. Scholls
“I live in Dr. Scholl’s. The Dr. knew what he was doing when he made these!” — Suzanne S.
13. Converse
“If your school doesn’t mind casual attire, Converse (in red or black) are the way to go.” —Jen S.
14. Vans
“It’s weather-resistant with great arch support. This sneaker looks stylish and polished but feels great.” — Kelley P.
15. Naturalizer
“Tall boots over skinny jeans is my favorite fall/winter look for school.” – Aleisha W.
16. Bearpaw
“Love the look and cozy, warm feeling of UGGs, but I can’t justify the price. So, I get Bearpaw shearling boots instead. They work just as well!” —Molly J.
17. Vionic
“I just discovered Vionic this spring. They are great for work.” —Suzanne M.
18. ECCO
“Ecco is very expensive, but these shoes never wear out.” — Colleen B.
19. Asics
“I get a black pair of Asics, so I can still wear them with dress pants.” – K. C.
20. Adidas
“Adidas has a great comfort line. Now my feet don’t hurt.” —Marete B.
We’d love for you to add to our list of the best teacher shoes ever! Please let us know which shoes have been working for you in the comments below! 😉
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Happy Teaching!