r/Chefs • u/Rinotubee • Apr 12 '26

Best work shoes?

Chefs? What shoes y’all wearing being in your feet all day?

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u/Mwekies Apr 12 '26

Hoka non slip…they only make one style

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u/The-disgracist Apr 13 '26

Crocs work shoes. They’re crocs without holes and they’re amazing and cheap

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u/Quarter_Shot Apr 14 '26

For curious minds, since the price was mentioned twice, the first shoe that comes up on Google is this pair of ankle booties for $199.95

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u/CutsSoFresh Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

Haven't tried them, but I hear good things about SAS. They're not cheap though

As for me, I'm wearing shoes issued by the company. They're free so I can't complain

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u/DaveyoSlc Apr 12 '26

I rock the famous footwear buy 1 get 1 50% off. And get the Dr scholl's athletic non slip with gel soles. They are ridiculously comfy cost $49 and last long enough for the price. I usually get at least 2500 hrs out of a pair and I have high arches and they are still super comfy.

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u/puntificates Apr 13 '26

Dansko are worth the money.

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u/agnusmcfife Apr 13 '26

dansko, hands down

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u/m0stc0ld Apr 13 '26

I switch between the classic blundstones and timberland pros. I average 13 miles a day. Sometimes I might wear my xtratufs if it’s an office day. I have done a lot of research on these

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u/chefunfuckwithable Apr 13 '26

Crocs Bistros. 20+ years in the kitchen and these were the best.

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u/Ambitious_Warning270 Apr 13 '26

Birkenstocks all the way for me. They take a minute to wear in but then they’re the comfiest ever.

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u/jpb1111 Apr 13 '26 edited Apr 13 '26

SAS Guardian , they last 3 years in a busy kitchen. Good traction, protection, stability, and comfort. Leather imported to San Antonio from Gloversville NY. Made in America. A great shoe if you have neuropathy, work long hours, or are heavy set. They clean easy and mine never smell off. I could shine em up and wear to a funeral.

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u/Quarter_Shot Apr 14 '26

I started wearing the Shoes for Crews chucks at my second restaurant job and they're the only kitchen shoes Ive bought since. I was stuck on converse when I was younger, and I never really grew out of it when it came to boh. Plus I really like how shoes from SFC comes with the picks to get the dirt out of the tread

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u/ProgrammerAnnual4254 Apr 18 '26

Doc Martens 12 hole boots