What works for me may not work for you, but IMHO...
I SWEAR by Shoes for Crews! I have tried wearing Converse Chucks (gimme a break, I was 18) and that was sub-optimal. I tried the non-slip version from Aramark... and slipped all day, everyday. I tried Red Wings - very, very well-made shoes, but very heavy. I really liked the ChefWear ones with the backwards looking 'Nike' symbol; a little tough to keep the interiors clean and the leather uppers stretched out over time.
As for Shoes for Crews, I can't say enough. They are inexpensive, well made in my experience, and 100% keep you from slipping. I wear the Metro variety with very easily cleaned uppers. I purchase 2 pairs at the start of each school year and rotate on a daily basis. The inserts pop right out to allow the stank to make its way to another part of the house before I return the shoes to my feet. In all honesty, I even own SFC hiking shoes to wear on my daily walks.
I have all of my students purchase a pair at the start of their first year and have never heard one complaint on the quality, selection, price or comfort. Seriously. And if you can keep teenagers happy... well, enough said.
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