When to Replace Your Nursing Shoes

Signs it's time for new footwear

Visual Signs of Wear

Visible sole wear or tread loss
Cracks or peeling in upper material
Seams separating or coming undone
Deep stains that won't clean
Heel counter breakdown (heel sinking)

Performance Decline

Cushioning feels flat or compressed
Loss of arch support
Increased foot pain despite proper inserts
Blisters appearing without explanation
General discomfort that wasn't there before

Don't Wait: Worn shoes cause foot pain and injury. Replace them as soon as you notice decline—don't squeeze extra months out of tired shoes.

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