Want to help prevent knee pain? Muscle fatigue? Back problems? Great, wear nursing shoes! We know what you're thinking: So bulky. So hideous. But a new line of corrective sneakers called Align ($90, nursemates.com) is, wow, actually chic! No chunkiness, seven styles, tons of colors and patterns, can be worn with jeans! Check out what our testers had to say.
1. Gabrielle Porcaro, WH senior fashion and market editor
"At first, it was hard for me to get past the fact that they're nurse shoes. But all-white, low-platform sneakers are hot now, and I got tons of compliments on the Fenton style. I'll wear them on long photo-shoot days with jeans or dresses."
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2. Kaitlin DeFalco, R.N., registered nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital
"I've worn the Faxon style for six shifts, and I felt much more comfortable after being on my feet for 12 hours. I love that they're slip-ons, yet my feet felt fully secure. They were definitely the talk of the unit!"
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3. Cathryne Keller, walking commuter in New York City
"They felt a bit stiff at first, but after two days they molded to my feet and softened up a bit. Usually my feet throb after running around the city all day in my regular sneaks, booties, or flats, but I notice significantly less aching with the Fleet style—plus, the heart on the sides is so cute!"
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This article originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!
