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The travel professionals have spoken.
Still, I wasnt worried about my feet.
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I treat them toflight attendant-approved footwear.
Why are flight attendants the next best thing to podiatrists in my book?
Theyre on their feet all day.
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Yesterday, I flew Qantas 16-hour flight from Auckland to JFK.
I never saw any of the flight attendants sitting or even leaning against the lavatory.
They were always standing or walking, and more importantly, doing it with gusto.
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It isnt Red Bull (Ive guzzled gallons and have never grown a single feather let alone wings).
Its their shoes more specifically, the well-cushionedHoka Bondi 9 Sneakersand a number of other supportive options.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, airlines dont give flight attendants footwear with their uniforms.
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But thanks to word-of-mouth flight attendants love to share best practices they usually succeed.
Walking a mile in their shoes isnt painful, its actually pleasant.
Opt for a white or off-white color to match all your outfits.
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On Zappos, they come in 11 colors and have hundreds of five-star ratings.
I noticed many nurses wearing Hoka, wrote one shopper who spent two weeks visiting her mom.
My feet had been hurting, so I gave them a try…and loved them.
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Just returned from a two-week vacation, walking much more than normal, and my feet feel great.
These shoes were one of the reasons she lasted so long.
Danskos anti-fatigue rocker bottom helps with stability, and the reinforced toe box is great for durability.
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Currently, they come in dozens of colors and styles.
These shoes served me well in medical school,said one shopper.
When Im traveling, I have noticed that I prefer to wear these rather than tennis shoes.
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On the airplane, my feet swell and I constantly have to fiddle with my shoelaces to readjust.
These shoes are great during security screening, fast to take off, fast to put on.
And Ortiz loves a slip-on.
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Its available in 12 colors and has more than 3,200 five-star ratings.
Ecco Men’s New Jersey Slip-on Loafer
Personally, Ortiz sports these slip-on Ecco loafers.
Many of the more than 2,000 five-star ratings come from professionals who work on their feet all day.
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Clarks Men’s Whiddon Step Loafer
When it comes to dress shoes, Flores doesnt sugarcoat it.
They can often be uncomfortable, he admitted before telling me that he prefers Clarks when hes working.
They are affordable, durable, and the slip-on design without laces makes them incredibly convenient for traveling.
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Theyre surprisingly lightweight for being so sturdy and having a 2.5-inch heel.
Choose from eight colors, and know that because theyre slip-on, theyre perfect for going through TSA.
Many of the 2,500 five-star ratings refer to a short break-in period, and theyre overwhelmingly positive.
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This particular pair has a 2.5-inch heel and features a soft, faux-fur lining and insole.
The zipper makes them easy to put on and take off.
Comfortable and classy,described one flight attendantwho appreciates all the compliments they get on these shoes.
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These really are a dream pair of boots, they said.
Plus, they come in both medium and wide widths in three colors.
Theyre made of leather and include Clarks signature impact-absorbing OrthoLite footbed.
Many of their 7,200 five-star ratings come from flight attendants.
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