I've tried several different brands of shoes for kitchen work, and I always come back to Birkenstock! I've loved their sandals for years, so trying them as work shoes was a natural progression for me.

I've had these, Super-birkis, Profi-birkis, and Tokio supergrips for work, and this style is my favorite. This is the perfect amount of support for me, and I'm on my feet for 8-12 hours a day, 5 days a week. The leather wipes down nicely, and it's breathable, so my feet stay relatively dry. My favorite part is that there's ample room for toes even with my chubby (but not quite "wide") feet! No squishing or pinching at all, ever.

You will absolutely have to break these in, especially if you're new to Birkenstock. But once you do, you probably won't find another shoe as supportive and comfortable!