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Hospital footwear policies vary, so start with the facility requirements for colour, closed heel, cleanability and outsole rating. These current men’s or men’s-unisex work models are compared by manufacturer-stated material, closure, width, weight or outsole facts. A slip-resistant rating is a maker claim for a defined work use or test; it is not a promise that a shoe cannot slip on every wet floor. Use the maker’s size chart and try the shoe with your work socks.

# Product Price Where to buy
1 HOKA Bondi SR Men’s $180 Amazon · eBay
2 HOKA Bondi SR Men’s Wide $180 Amazon · eBay
3 Dansko XP 2.0 Men’s Black Burnished Nubuck Clog $165 Amazon · eBay
4 Dansko Professional Men’s Black Box Clog $140–$155 Amazon · eBay
5 Dansko Kane Men’s Molded Mule $100 Amazon · eBay
6 Crocs Bistro Pro LiteRide Work Clog $45–$60 Amazon · eBay
7 Skechers Work Relaxed Fit: Cessnock $95 Amazon · eBay
8 Skechers Slip-ins Work: Nampa – Knotly $80 Amazon · eBay
9 Alegria Keli Black Nappa Shoe $140 Amazon · eBay
10 Alegria Debra Black Nappa Shoe $140 Amazon · eBay

The picks, in detail

HOKA Bondi SR Men’s
Pick 01 of 10

HOKA Bondi SR Men’s

Men’s work shoe with water-resistant leather and HOKA-listed slip-resistant rubber/tread; listed weight is 397 g.

  • water-resistant leather
  • slip-resistant rubber/tread
  • 397 g listed weight
Pros

  • lace adjustment
  • work-use model
Cons

  • not a clog
  • check colour policy
HOKA Bondi SR Men’s Wide
Pick 02 of 10

HOKA Bondi SR Men’s Wide

The men’s wide-width Bondi SR option for buyers needing the manufacturer’s wide fit.

  • men’s wide option
  • water-resistant leather
  • slip-resistant outsole rating
Pros

  • dedicated wide size
  • lace closure
Cons

  • sizes vary by colour
  • not a clog
Dansko XP 2.0 Men’s Black Burnished Nubuck Clog
Pick 03 of 10

Dansko XP 2.0 Men’s Black Burnished Nubuck Clog

A men’s XP 2.0 clog listed as slip resistant, with black burnished-nubuck upper.

  • men’s sizing
  • slip-resistant listing
  • nubuck upper
Pros

  • closed clog format
  • current $165 listing
Cons

  • open-back format
  • no laces
Dansko Professional Men’s Black Box Clog
Pick 04 of 10

Dansko Professional Men’s Black Box Clog

A current men’s Dansko Professional closed clog in Black Box leather.

  • men’s sizing
  • Black Box leather
  • slip-on closure
Pros

  • simple closure
  • current men’s collection
Cons

  • outsole designation varies by variant
  • no fit adjustment
Dansko Kane Men’s Molded Mule
Pick 05 of 10

Dansko Kane Men’s Molded Mule

A men’s molded-mule option; confirm whether its open heel is permitted at your facility.

  • men’s sizing
  • molded construction
  • slip-on closure
Pros

  • easy-rinse format
  • current $100 listing
Cons

  • open heel
  • not every policy permits mules
Crocs Bistro Pro LiteRide Work Clog
Pick 06 of 10

Crocs Bistro Pro LiteRide Work Clog

Current Crocs work clog in the Bistro Pro LiteRide line, listed at Crocs outlet locations.

  • clog format
  • LiteRide line
  • slip-on closure
Pros

  • molded wipe-clean format
  • work-specific line
Cons

  • verify heel-strap fit
  • check clog policy
Skechers Work Relaxed Fit: Cessnock
Pick 07 of 10

Skechers Work Relaxed Fit: Cessnock

Current men’s Skechers work shoe listed as slip resistant and Relaxed Fit, with laces.

  • men’s sizing
  • slip-resistant listing
  • Relaxed Fit
Pros

  • lace adjustment
  • current $95 listing
Cons

  • not a clog
  • clean per maker instructions
Skechers Slip-ins Work: Nampa – Knotly
Pick 08 of 10

Skechers Slip-ins Work: Nampa – Knotly

Men’s Slip-ins work model listed as slip resistant and offered in wide sizing.

  • men’s sizing
  • slip-resistant listing
  • Slip-ins entry
Pros

  • wide option listed
  • current $80 listing
Cons

  • entry system is not adjustable
  • confirm size stock
Alegria Keli Black Nappa Shoe
Pick 09 of 10

Alegria Keli Black Nappa Shoe

Current Alegria Keli in Black Nappa, listed in Alegria’s slip-resistant collection.

  • slip-resistant collection
  • Black Nappa upper
  • slip-on closure
Pros

  • current $140 listing
  • professional collection
Cons

  • no laces
  • select offered size/width
Alegria Debra Black Nappa Shoe
Pick 10 of 10

Alegria Debra Black Nappa Shoe

Current Alegria Debra Black Nappa, listed in the brand’s slip-resistant collection.

  • slip-resistant collection
  • Black Nappa upper
  • slip-on closure
Pros

  • current $140 listing
  • professional collection
Cons

  • no laces
  • size and colour availability varies

Buying tips

  • Use facility policy as the first filter; a work label does not override rules on heel coverage, toe coverage, colour or cleanable materials.
  • Read the exact model page for its outsole rating. Do not treat a review as a certification.
  • Check fit with work socks. Men’s, wide and unisex labels describe offered sizing, not a guaranteed fit.

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