The healthcare footwear is designed to provide the comfort and support needed by professionals who spend many hours on their feet or move continuously throughout their working day. Unlike everyday footwear, it incorporates features aimed at improving stability, promoting a more comfortable stride, and reducing fatigue caused by daily work in hospitals, clinics, care homes, laboratories, or medical practices.
A large part of Suecos healthcare footwear complies with the EN ISO 20347, the European standard applicable to occupational footwear for environments where a safety toe cap is not required. Depending on the model, it may incorporate different performance levels defined by this standard, as well as the O1 or OB marking according to its characteristics. In our catalogue, you will find certified healthcare footwear for women, men, and unisex, with designs adapted to different professional needs.
Healthcare Clogs, Trainers and Shoes: Which Should You Choose for Your Role?
Choosing the right type of healthcare footwear depends on both the job role and each professional’s preferences. Each type offers specific advantages related to comfort, ease of use, and mobility during the working day.
Healthcare Clogs
Our healthcare clogs are the most common choice when you need footwear that is easy to put on and take off, with good ventilation and designed for frequent changes between different work areas. Their open-back design — or foldable back strap on many models — allows them to be put on in seconds between shifts, without compromising safety or grip.
Healthcare Trainers
Our healthcare trainers provide greater foot support and are particularly suitable for those who cover long distances within hospitals or care centres, combining periods of continuous walking with long hours standing. Their sports-inspired design offers greater lateral flexibility and better cushioning for quick movement between floors or units.
Closed Healthcare Shoes
The closed healthcare shoe offers greater foot coverage, making it the usual alternative in roles where splashes may occur or where the centre’s internal protocol requires fully closed footwear. Some models are also autoclavable or suitable for disinfection with chemical products or UV treatment, making them ideal for operating theatres and areas with strict hygiene control.
Footwear for Nursing, Hospital and Laboratory Use
The healthcare footwear is used across a wide variety of professions related to healthcare and health services. Mobility, comfort, and ergonomic needs vary depending on the type of activity, which is why there are solutions adapted to different professional profiles.
Shoes for Nurses and Nursing Staff
The nursing footwear is designed for professionals who move continuously between rooms, consulting rooms, and hospital units throughout the day. Active cushioning, an SR anti-slip sole, and easy-to-disinfect materials are the basic requirements for a profile that may cover more than 10 kilometres in a shift.
Footwear for Doctors, Nursing Assistants and Hospital Staff
Doctors, nursing assistants, and hospital staff need footwear that responds to very different working routines. Lighter models with greater cushioning are the most valued in roles involving a lot of movement, while styles with more support and coverage are preferable in areas with a higher risk of splashes.
Footwear for Physiotherapists, Dentists and Specialist Clinics
Physiotherapists, dentists, and professionals in specialist clinics usually prioritise models that allow them to alternate between walking and standing, with good lateral stability and a sole that performs properly on clinic floors — usually ceramic and often wet after cleaning protocols.
Laboratory Footwear and Care Home Footwear
The laboratory footwear is a common option for technicians, analysts, and researchers who work in facilities where a controlled environment is required. For staff in care homes and social care centres, who face long shifts and constant movement, the priority is cushioning and lasting comfort throughout the working day.
Anti-slip Safety and Hygiene in Healthcare Footwear
SR Anti-slip: Grip in Operating Theatres, Corridors and Areas with Liquids
Many of our models feature soles with an SR rating in accordance with the standard EN ISO 20347, offering slip resistance on operating theatre floors, hospital corridors, or areas where liquids are present. SR certification guarantees that the sole has passed grip tests in the most common conditions found in healthcare environments. See our anti-slip footwear collection to view all models with this certification.
Easy to Clean and Disinfect
In our catalogue, you will find materials that are easy to clean and disinfect, especially suitable for hospitals, clinics, consulting rooms, and other environments where hygiene is an essential requirement. Some models are autoclavable or suitable for disinfection with chemical products or UV treatment — ideal for operating theatres and areas with strict hygiene control where footwear forms part of the infection prevention protocol.
Breathable and Lightweight for Long Shifts
The use of lightweight and breathable materials enhances comfort during long working days, helping to keep the foot dry and improving the feeling of wellbeing at work. Discover our breathable footwear range designed for long shifts in hospitals and clinics where the foot needs constant ventilation.
Cushioning and Fatigue Reduction
Cushioning underfoot and arch support help reduce fatigue in the legs and back after many hours on your feet. If you’re looking for maximum comfort for demanding shifts, explore our impact-cushioning footwear or our ultra-lightweight footwear options to move quickly between floors without feeling weight on your feet.
Healthcare Footwear for Women, Men and Unisex
At Suecos, you’ll find certified healthcare footwear tailored to each profile: explore our women’s healthcare footwear collection, men’s healthcare footwear or unisex healthcare footwear according to your needs and sizing preferences.
How to Choose the Right Size in Healthcare Footwear
As feet tend to swell after many hours on your feet, if you’re between two sizes, choosing the larger one is usually the better option. Always check the size guide on each product page, especially if you use your own orthotic insole or are switching brands from your usual healthcare footwear.
Footwear Designed for Healthcare Professionals
- Breathable footwear: ideal for long shifts in hospitals and clinics where feet need constant ventilation.
- Impact-cushioning footwear: helps reduce fatigue in the legs and back after long hours standing.
- Anti-slip footwear: maximum safety on operating theatre floors and in corridors with liquids.
- Ultra-lightweight safety footwear: comfort to move quickly between floors without feeling weight on your feet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Healthcare Footwear
What is the difference between healthcare footwear and safety footwear?
The healthcare footwear is work footwear focused on comfort, hygiene and an anti-slip sole, without a protective toe cap — regulated by standard EN ISO 20347. Safety footwear includes a reinforced toe cap for impact protection and is designed for construction or industry — regulated by standard EN ISO 20345. For nursing, hospital or laboratory settings, the right choice is certified healthcare footwear.
What is the difference between clogs and healthcare shoes?
Our healthcare clogs are quicker to put on and take off and offer better ventilation, while closed healthcare shoes fully cover the foot and are preferable when there is a risk of splashes or the facility requires closed footwear under its internal protocol.
Is Suecos healthcare footwear anti-slip?
Yes. Models with the SR classification incorporate soles designed to offer slip resistance on operating theatre floors, corridors and areas where liquids are present, in accordance with EN ISO 20347. Check the technical sheet for each model to verify its specific certification.
How do I choose the right size if I’m going to wear them all day?
Check the size guide for each product and, if you’re between two sizes, choose the larger size: feet swell after many hours on your feet and you’ll need a little extra room to maintain comfort throughout your shift.
Is it easy to clean and disinfect?
Many of our healthcare models are autoclavable or suitable for cleaning with chemical products or UV, making them ideal for maintaining the hygiene standards required in hospitals, clinics and care homes. Check the technical sheet for each model to find the recommended cleaning and disinfection methods.
