Whether you are working a gig, running errands or enjoying a walk with the dog, you don’t want your feet to feel uncomfortable. When you spend an extended amount of time on your feet you want to have a supportive shoe that will keep you on your toes.
Choosing the wrong shoes or getting or going with a cheaper option can hurt more than just your feet. It can impact your back, knees, hips, and other parts of your body can also be affected.
Working a live event means spending hours on your feet so we asked crew members what they wear and complied the top answers below! We also included a podiatrist recommendations for a medical opinion.
TL;DR
Event crew recommended shoes
Podiatrist best shoe options
Event crew recommended shoes
We asked crew members what they wear while working events and below are the shoes they recommend to their fellow crew.
- On Cloud
- Vans Ultra Range
- Salomon X Ultra 4
- Red Wing Boots
- Keens Hiking Boots
- Wolverine Work Boots
- Sketchers
- Hoka
- Keens
- New Balance
Missing anything on this list? Let us know what you wear on the job!
Podiatrist recommended shoes
Below is a list of 13 of the best sneaker options according to podiatrist guidelines.
- Cushioning: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12
- Multifunctional: Hoka Clifton 8
- Eco-friendly: Allbirds Tree Runners
- Neutral: Saucony Cohesion 14
- Arch support: Kuru ATOM
- Pronation: Asics GT-1000 11
- Slip-on: Skechers Arch Fit
- Affordable: Under Armour Charged Bandit 4
- Hiking trails: Merrell Embark Lace
- High-support: Brooks Addiction Walker 2
- Breathable: Vionic Miles Active Sneakers
- Traction: Adidas Ultraboost DNA
- Narrow feet: Nike React Phantom Run Flynit 2
Want to know how you can grow in your career? Check out this podcast episode
How To Advance Your Events Career Through Education & Training