Good shoes for standing all day for men

If you ordered a pair of Ugg’s signature house shoes at some point over the last two years, the sheepskin-lined slip-ons need little introduction. The Tasman became a WFH sensation for obvious reasons, some of them downright existential in nature: at the height of the pandemic, it promised a reassuring combination of comfort and familiarity when reassurance of any form was in perilously low supply. But the style’s nostalgia-wrapped exterior also masks thick wool insoles and treaded outsoles that help elevate it beyond the realm of typical house shoe fare, making it ideal for aspirational standers who start the day off strong before succumbing to the cushioned allure of the living room couch.

The Best Standing Shoes for Hardcore Pacers

Brooks Ghost 14 shoes

$140

Zappos

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If you treat standing more like a full-on contact sport than an occasional opportunity to stretch your legs, you’ll need a pair of shoes that can keep up. Luckily, the same technology that makes Brooks’ running kicks some of the best in the business also makes ‘em particularly well-suited to running’s stationary counterpart. The Ghost 14 packs a whole lot of shock-absorbing tech into shoes designed for all-day comfort, including breathable mesh uppers for maximum stretch and flexible grooves for heightened forefoot fluidity. If you’re clocking long hours hoofing it from one location to another, or burn through your step count pacing back and forth at home, these’ll keep your dogs in tip-top shape no matter what you put them through.

The Best Standing Shoes You Should Swipe From Your Grandpa

Mephisto "Match" shoes

$389

Nordstrom

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Forget dad shoes: Mephisto’s handcrafted lace-ups are archetypal grandad shoes, the kind you see on drippy Boomers with a hard-earned appreciation for heavy-duty arch support. Built from the same grain leather as your swankiest dress shoes, they're specifically designed for blissful, bunion-free wear, down to the heavily-padded toplines and specialty rubber outsoles. That pared-down design means these aren’t just for the plantar fasciitis set, either—Jonah Hill is a fan, as are the Boston-based streetwear obsessives at Concepts. Think of them as an elegant rejoinder to the hulking, performance-oriented sneakers currently dominating the timeline, wrapped in the kind of silhouette that’ll sync up swell with stonewashed jeans and baggy work pants—without inviting any “what are thooose?!” jeers from your pals.

The Best Standing Shoes for Impromptu Hikes

Keen "Targhee II Soho" shoes

$135

Keen

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It was only a couple of years ago that Keen’s water sandals emerged as a key player in the fashion conversation, but the brand’s bulbous hiking clog is the real star of its roster. The Targhee boasts the same forgiving handles as its summertime counterpart, except it draws the bulk of its powers from a duo of premium leather uppers and ultra-comfy EVA midsoles. (Ample space across the toe box makes it an especially solid option if you’ve got wide feet.) Taken in the context of luxury fashion's current fascination with, uh, challenging footwear, the Targhee’s hulking, so-bad-it’s-good silhouette looks weirdly prescient. Will it take you a few days to wrap your head around the idea of rocking a clog this unabashedly clunky? Probably. Will you feet thank you for it as soon as you do? Absolutely.

Birkenstock A630 non-slip shoes

Birkenstock’s slip-resistant clogs, beloved by line cooks and healthcare workers alike, are way sleeker than they have any right to be.

$65

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Hoka One One "Ora" recovery shoes

You know that telltale aaah feeling of kicking off your shoes after a long day at work? Now you can get it by putting on shoes too.

$75

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Nike offline pack slip-on shoes

Puffers for your feet.

$135

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New Balance ML725 shoes

Y2k-era running shoes ready-made for the here and now.

$129

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Salomon RX snow moc 2 advanced shoes

If your standing desk overlooks a scenic expanse of lush greenery, Salomon's gorpiest slip-ons will encourage you to get out there and explore it.

$139

Sneakersnstuff

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Oofos oocloog shoes

Oofos’ trademark clogs are a podiatrist’s dream. The brand’s patented footbed is specifically engineered to reduce stress on your back and and feet, cradling your arches in cushy memory foam the entire way through. Souped-up Crocs these are not.

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