About this guide
Dental-hygiene shifts involve repeated standing, short walks and surfaces that may be wet. Choose the stated size and width from the maker’s chart, and treat slip-resistant outsoles as a workplace feature rather than a medical claim.
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The picks, in detail
Brooks Addiction Walker 2
Walking shoe offered in narrow, medium, wide and extra-wide widths; its slip-resistant outsole suits an indoor work setting.
- slip-resistant outsole
- N–2E widths
- many width choices
- walking-shoe styling
Brooks Ghost Max 3
Max-cushioned road and walking shoe with medium, wide and extra-wide options; select the non-slip requirement separately if your employer specifies it.
- 6 mm drop
- medium–extra-wide widths
- broad base
- not a work-rated outsole
Brooks Glycerin 23
Road-running and walking model sold in medium, wide and extra-wide widths, useful when a softer running-shoe format is preferred.
- 8 mm drop
- multiple widths
- width availability
- not slip-rated
New Balance 928v3
Leather walking shoe available in several widths; check the specific men’s or women’s listing for size and width availability.
- walking outsole
- multiple widths
- structured leather upper
- heavier than a mesh runner
New Balance Fresh Foam X 840F Slip Resistant
Slip-resistant Fresh Foam X walking shoe; order the listed width rather than assuming the standard fit will work.
- slip-resistant outsole
- Fresh Foam X
- work-oriented outsole
- limited color choices
HOKA Bondi SR
Work-oriented Bondi version with a water-resistant leather upper and slip-resistant outsole; use HOKA’s size chart for the appropriate fit.
- slip-resistant outsole
- water-resistant leather
- easy-clean upper
- higher stack
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Support-focused running shoe sold in standard and wide versions; it is a running outsole rather than a certified work-shoe sole.
- 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM
- standard and wide
- wide option
- not slip-rated
ASICS GT-2000 14
Daily trainer with standard, wide and extra-wide versions in selected markets; verify the exact width and color listing.
- FF BLAST MAX foam
- trampoline outsole pod
- responsive toe-off
- running-focused tread
Dansko Professional Clog
Closed-back occupational clog with a leather upper; confirm workplace policy and fit before choosing a clog rather than a lace-up shoe.
- leather upper
- rocker-style outsole
- simple wipe-clean upper
- clog fit is personal
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Brooks Addiction Walker 2 | Brooks Ghost Max 3 | Brooks Glycerin 23 | |
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| Price | $130–$150 | $120–$160 | $160–$175 |
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Buying tips
- Try shoes at the end of a workday and use the maker’s width chart.
- Replace worn outsole tread rather than assuming a shoe remains slip-resistant indefinitely.
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