Where can I buy kitchen shoes?
Many kitchen shoes are available on Amazon or can be purchased directly from the manufacturer/brand. For the shoes we’ve highlighted above, we tried to include both options.
The Criteria: What to Look for in Kitchen Shoes
Because kitchens are full of very sharp things (knives!) and hot things (boiling water! scalding oil!) that can fall onto the floor and therefore your feet, kitchen shoes should offer protection. They should have a closed toe and be able to be slipped off lest something does fall or splash onto your feet. They should also be comfortable to wear: if you’re standing on your feet for hours and hours at a time (like we do in the test kitchen), you want something supportive. They should be non-slip, too.
Here are some staff-favorite kitchen shoes. (And, yes, you’ll find some conflicting answers because, again, subjectivity!)
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What shoes do chefs wear?
Why we chose it: Funky slip-ons preferred by chefs for their value and ability to go beyond the kitchen. A favorite shoe amongst skaters, Vans make for great chef shoes for similar reasons. They are comfortable, water- and slip-resistant, and they work well in many different scenarios.
Can chefs wear shoes in the kitchen?
“With safer kitchen floor finishes these days, kitchen staff can now wear a variety of shoes in the kitchen,” says Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, co-owner of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery in Pasadena, Calif. From clogs to sneakers to work boots, many styles can suit chefs.
What are the best shoes for restaurant kitchen workers?
(It’s a figure of speech, please don’t try to eat this post.) Snibbs was co-founded by an orthopedic surgeon and a professional chef, so it’s no surprise that their Spacecloud Work Sneaker tops our list of best shoes for restaurant kitchen workers.
Why do chefs wear specific shoes?
Chefs wear specific shoes for two reasons: 1) because they spend so much time on their feet working and 2) because of the specific dangers present in a kitchen. Because of these factors, they need shoes that will help keep them safe at work and keep them from experiencing the aches and pains brought on by running around a kitchen all day.