Taking care of patients is hard, messy, and complicated.
The current market offerings fall short. Footwear options for healthcare workers are cleanable and comfortable; however, they lack styles that match current trends.
Uncomfortable
If you work in a hospital you are walking, on average, over five miles per shift. You are working up to 12 hours per day. Long hours and busy shifts lead to worn-down bodies and especially tired feet.
Unsanitary
Shoes often get dirty and are difficult to clean of bodily fluids or other contaminants. Quick chemical wipes and sprays are ineffective and damaging to typical sneakers and footwear worn in the hospital.
Uncool
So, the healthcare professional has a dilemma. Do they prioritize comfort, style or cleanability? What if there was a shoe that could do all three?