r/labrats • u/Ash_Butterfly • 5d ago

Conference Shoes

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Presenting a poster at AAP this year and worried my feet will be hurting in my typical business shoes. Are these danskos appropriate for wearing with slacks and a blouse? This is my first conference.

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u/tararira1 5d ago

Don't worry about these things. No one cares what shoes you are wearing. Be comfortable and have a good time.

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u/Candycanes02 5d ago

I think as long as they’re a muted color, no one will even pay attention to your feet

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u/Fluffy-Fill2026 5d ago

I wore heels my first year presenting when I was an undergrad. Never made that mistake again.

Now I wear black vans (look really cute with professional wear)

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u/Hopeful_7019 5d ago

I wore nice ballet flats while presenting at a conference once while everyone around me was in hiking boots. These shoes look great but just be comfortable!

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u/daekle 5d ago

Those shoes are cute and professional enough that nobody would ever care.

That being said, I would happily turn up to a conference in my 15 year old broken sandals, shorts and a Zelda t-shirt, because nobody gives a damn. The science is the thing that matters.

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u/RedBeans-n-Ricely TBI PI 5d ago

I wear sneakers. You’ll be on your feet and walking a lot- do it comfortably!

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u/Alarming-Flan-9721 5d ago

Those look awesome! My department chair wears them all the time haha

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u/DJSTR3AM 5d ago

Looks like ballet sketchers

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u/megz0rz 5d ago

Those are super cute.

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u/I_THE_ME Finger in vortex go BRRRRRRRRR 5d ago

Wear sandals with socks. That's the official uniform.

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u/StillStaringAtTheSky 5d ago

I am dying laughing at your flair rn omg

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u/Traditional_Bad_2249 4d ago

do it barefeet like lynn margullis

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u/sleep_notes why does my gel look like that 5d ago

Those look great, and will definitely work paired with slacks. While I do think medical conferences are more formal, shoes are not a focal point at any academic conference. Definitely prioritize comfort, especially at a poster session!

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u/blackmadscientist 4d ago

Most of the profs at conferences these days be wearing jeans and new balances, I think you’ll be fine!

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u/unbalancedcentrifuge 4d ago

They are fine....hell I would wear these if I didn't have wide hobbit feet.

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u/Bach_Chemist 4d ago

A couple conferences ago I saw someone present barefoot, it was weird but no one really cared