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Need advice on new sensory friendly office shoes (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by FeatherConstrictor@sh.itjust.works to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I just started interning and it's my first office job (Yay!) but most of the clothes I feel comfortable wearing are not really office attire. Especially shoes. I have no "appropriate" shoes because shoes have always been a particular source of sensory issues so I wear the same black pair of mesh trainers. I have to commute in a big city so I end up walking a decent amount, and shoes that are tight and/or heavy really mess with my focus.

Do you guys have any advice on how to find comfortable shoes that are at least a bit more office appropriate? Maybe solid clean white sneakers? For reference I'm female.

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[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Male.

Look up "uniform supply" or "restaurant supply" stores. I had a job with a uniform and found that police shoes are surprisingly comfortable. Nurse shoes and waiter/waitress shoes are also designed for lots of standing/walking.

As long as the shoes aren't wildly ornamented, most places won't care.

[–] FeatherConstrictor@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I will look those up for sure! And yeah I'll also spend a few more days observing what others in the office are wearing to get a better idea. Thanks!

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

Observing and asking questions is always a good idea for a new employee.

Good luck!