Clove Shoes Review By 3 Nurses

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Clove began when the founder, Joe Ammon, saw how taxing healthcare could be as he was at his wife’s side throughout her nursing journey. Three innovative sneaker styles, endless color options, and TIME’s Best Inventions award later, the mission of every Clove step is the same: “you support them, we support you.”

The best-selling styles below are intentionally designed and backed with research for what the nursing community wants and needs for 12+ hours:

Clove Classic: The Clove Classic, their award-winning debut that stays clean with just a wipe—purple top approved.

Aeros: Looking for breathability? Aeros, made with CloveTech™ mesh fabric, regulates heat as the most lightweight shoe.

Solo: Finally, don’t worry about the laces with Solo, their sleek, single-band style.

Each sneaker design features the same, double cushioned comfort and extra-grippy outsole to support every shift. From a CRNA with 60+ years of experience to a new L&D nurse, Clove is the #1 sneaker for all healthcare professionals.

Read on to see the reviews from real nurses who tested Clove shoes during their long shifts at hospitals all around the country.

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Overall rating: 5

Sherri BSN, RN is a Medical/Surgical nurse with over 21 years of experience and she tested Clove’s Nightshift shoe for healthcare workers two times during her 13+ hour shifts before writing this review. Follow @everystepnurse on Instagram!

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Q&A

Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?

“No”

What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?

“Sports sneakers (Nike)”

How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?

“13+ hours”

What do you like about Cloves shoes?

“My body feels aligned, have more support. It only takes one day to get used to them. New shoes you usually have to break them in before they feel comfortable. I didn't have to do that with cloves.”

What do you dislike about Cloves shoes?

“No dislikes.”

Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Cloves shoes?

“I think nurses should that Cloves is a brand created to provide healthcare workers with a comfy shoe option to get them through their long grueling shifts. Cloves understands that working as a healthcare professional is not easy and often as we’re caring for others we neglect our own self care, including footwork that offers proper support. Cloves has helped prioritize our safety and comfort by creating this shoe!”

Would you recommend them to a coworker?

“Absolutely! A lot of my coworkers asked me about them.”

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Overall rating: 5

Shawny Logan is a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience. She works both inpatient and outpatient where she manages 24-26 patients daily. Shawny is on here feet for 5+ hours per day and her feet tend to get very sore and achy. Follow @shawny.the.np on Instagram!

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Q&A

Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?

“No”

What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?

“Depending on my day, I can wear Dansko, Nike or Adidas when working inpatient. I like these shoes for the style and comfort. Dansko provide arch support and style. They are known for their orthopedic treatment. Nike and Adidas provide flexibility and support for long days. Outpatient, I typically wear street shoes that range from flats to a low heel.”

How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?

“I work 8 hour days, 4 - 5 days a week.”

What do you like about Clove shoes?

“The Clove shoes I chose provided a lot of cushiony support. I like that they felt soft, flexible and durable. The no tie laces were a bonus because I don’t like to tie laces. I liked slipping my foot into a pair of Cloves and was ready to go. The were lightweight and you could feel the support. By 4 hours my feet were not achy or throbbing. The variety of colors added an extra bonus, especially since I chose pink leopard.”

What do you dislike about Clove shoes?

“The 2 drawbacks I had were: 1) the no tie lace shoe is that it was difficult to tighten up the shoe. My foot is very narrow, so at times it felt as if the shoe was loose and that I might come out of them. 2) since my foot is narrow, I could see how wide they looked on my foot. It wasn’t a big deal nor was it a deal breaker.”

Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Cloves shoes?

“The Clove shoes were comfortable and durable. I would definitely recommend however for those with a narrow foot, they may feel too loose or appear bigger than they seem.”

Would you recommend them to a coworker?

“I would recommend Clove so that other health care professionals are able to could compare their current shoes. Being on your feet for long hours and having the right shoe can impact your day to day regime.”

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Overall rating: 4

Brittany Kamal is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience. She works long 12 hour shifts in the hospital and her feet can really hurt at the end of the day. Follow @_nursebebe on Instagram!

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Q&A

Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?

“No”

What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?

“I prefer to wear a gym shoe with a comfy insole to get me through my work shifts.”

How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?

“My shifts are usually about 12 hours but can extend to 14!”

What do you like about Clove shoes?

“What I love about Clove shoes is that they provide both comfort and style! Traditionally, healthcare workers who want comfortability in a shoe often have to sacrifice a cute design but Cloves delivers both! I get through my long hospital shifts in comfort while looking fashionable!”

What do you dislike about Clove shoes?

“I dislike that some Cloves shoes are a bit tighter around the ankles. I’ve had to size up about half a size from my normal shoe size to accommodate for this.”

Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Cloves shoes?

“I think nurses should that Cloves is a brand created to provide healthcare workers with a comfy shoe option to get them through their long grueling shifts. Cloves understands that working as a healthcare professional is not easy and often as we’re caring for others we neglect our own self care, including footwork that offers proper support. Cloves has helped prioritize our safety and comfort by creating this shoe!”

Would you recommend them to a coworker?

“Yes!! I actually have to majority of my coworkers and friends even my hair stylists, as she’s on her feet most of the day as well!”

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