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  • Work & Long Shifts

    Shoes for Standing All Day in Concord, NH

    Twelve hours on a hospital floor, a full day in a classroom, a double shift in a busy kitchen: your shoes work as hard as you do. Our owner, Stephanie King, spent 29 years teaching before taking over the shop, so we know what a long day on your feet feels like.

    • Slip-resistant styles
    • 15% off for Concord Hospital
    • 10% off for teachers, military & first responders

    What Makes a Good All-Day Shoe

    Four things matter most when you're standing or walking for hours.

    Support

    A firm heel and structure through the arch keep your feet from tiring and rolling as the day goes on.

    Cushion

    Enough underfoot to soften concrete, tile and hard floors, hour after hour.

    Slip resistance

    For kitchens, hospitals and wet floors, look for an outsole that's rated slip-resistant, not just grippy.

    The right fit

    Feet swell over a long shift. We measure both feet and make sure there's room where you need it.

    Our Top Slip-Resistant Picks

    When customers ask what we'd wear on a slick floor all day, these are the two we point to first.

    Hoka

    Bondi SR

    Hoka's most cushioned shoe with a slip-resistant outsole and a water-resistant leather upper. A favorite for nurses and anyone on hard floors all shift, in men's and women's.

    Dansko

    XP 2.0

    A lightweight clog with a slip-resistant sole and a rocker bottom that helps you roll through each step. A long-time favorite in hospitals and kitchens.

    More slip-resistant options include the Hoka Arahi SR, Birkenstock Profi Birki clog, KEEN PTC and Ryka Devotion EZ SR. See all slip-resistant shoes.

    Shoes for Your Job

    We fit people from every kind of workplace. Here's where we usually start.

    Nurses & Healthcare

    Twelve-hour shifts and slick floors call for cushion and grip. Clogs like the Dansko XP 2.0 and cushioned sneakers like the Hoka Bondi SR are our go-tos.

    Concord Hospital: 15% off any footwear

    Teachers

    Supportive walking shoes and sneakers from brands like Hoka, Brooks, New Balance and Dansko that look right in the classroom and still feel good at the last bell.

    Teachers: 10% off

    Restaurant & Kitchen

    Slip resistance is a must around grease and spills. The Hoka Bondi SR, Dansko XP 2.0 and Birkenstock Profi Birki clog are kitchen favorites.

    Retail & Warehouse

    Concrete floors and miles of walking call for cushioned sneakers or supportive walking shoes, and safety-toe work boots where the job requires them.

    First Responders & Military

    Boots and shoes that hold up on long, unpredictable shifts. Several local fire departments, including Concord, Belmont and Hooksett, also have partner discounts on work boots.

    Military & first responders: 10% off

    City, State & Trades

    Public works crews, field staff and tradespeople spend the day on their feet too. The City of Concord, NH DES and dozens of local employers have partner discounts on work boots.

    Partner employers: 20% off work boots

    Discounts for the People Who Keep Concord Running

    Show proof of employment at checkout.

    15% off
    Any footwear for Concord Hospital employees
    10% off
    Teachers, military and first responders
    20% off
    Work boots for dozens of partner employers

    Proof of employment or membership is required. Partner discounts apply to work-related footwear unless your employer's listing says otherwise. Exclusions may apply.

    Find Your Employer

    Make Them Last

    • Get fitted later in the day, when your feet are closer to their end-of-shift size.
    • Rotate two pairs so the cushioning has time to recover between shifts.
    • Replace them when the cushion feels flat or the tread wears smooth, especially on slip-resistant soles.
    • Don't forget socks. A good pair from Darn Tough or Feetures makes a long day noticeably better.

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    More Fitting Help

    Questions about fit? These pages cover the ones we hear most.

    Come In After Your Shift

    No appointment needed. Stop in at 45 N. Main St. in downtown Concord, one block from the State House, and we'll measure both feet and help you find the right fit. Open Monday to Saturday 9 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 5.

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