These shoes are great for nursing! It took me a couple days to figure out that I could loosen the lace deal at on the top of the shoe to find the perfect fit! I don't suggest them for any sort of up-hill hiking...they like to slide to the left and right and collect lots of dirt etc. Haven't put them in the washer yet, but plan to as the white gets dirty fast! I suggest these shoes to nurses anywhere. I work at a large state prison periodically and have to do lots of walking some days on the grounds, and these shoes keep my feet feeling good...and that means a lot coming from a nurse!