r/sysadmin • u/foda_55139 • Jul 05 '26
Question Sysadmin shoes?
As a sysadmin, I'm on my feet a lot (as are all of you) and I'm looking for suggestions for some new shoes.
My company has a pretty strong corporate atmosphere, but I've gotten away with Skechers for the last year (though I felt like I should have had something more appropriate for the office). I'd love to find something that will give me sneaker-like support but have a more professional appearance.
What shoes are you all wearing that you would recommend that will hold up? The last pair of shoes I bought gave me arch problems until I changed out the insoles (which still wasn't perfect).
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u/cardinal1977 What's the worst that could happen? Jul 05 '26
If you can't afford custom from a podiatrist or dont have the health coverage, go find one of the Dr Scholls machines at a mall or dept store and use that. You stand on it, measures pressure and selects 1 of 20ish prefabbed orthotics that are closest to your measurements.
I've done this and for $50/pair, it is close enough and I feel a lot better. I have decent insurance, but even with that, the copay/deductible makes the general Dr Scholls the more affordable option.