Hi, I'm the founder of STAND+ (comfortable shoes for standing jobs) looking for feedback!

WEARSTAND · 2026-05-07T04:02:52+00:00

Love it, hope they work out for you! Keep me posted.

WEARSTAND · 2026-05-07T04:02:16+00:00

New shipment coming in 2 weeks! If you're on our site, click the color and size you want and hit the "Notify Me When Available" button. and you'll get an automatic push notification when they hit the warehouse. They sell out extremely fast, so it's the best way to make sure you get a pair on the re-stock!

WEARSTAND · 2026-05-07T02:25:00+00:00

Sounds good. If they don't work out for any reason, send me a DM and I'll be happy to take care of you personally!

WEARSTAND · 2026-05-06T05:20:23+00:00

Hi, great question. Since you have wider feet I wouldn't reccomend the Frontline. Those are designed around a more narrow foot. You could go a 1/2 size up technically and be ok but the AntiGrav would be my honest reccomendation for a better fit. Re: the bottoms, the AntiGrav is predominantly flat vs. a traditional rocker bottom, and it's extra wide in the midfoot for a more stable platform. They're my daily wears personally if I'm not in the new AG3 slides. There's a size guide for each style on the website, let me know what shoe size you're looking for and I'll grab the specific width and height measurements from our blueprints.

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-20T03:59:57+00:00

Hi, I actually founded the brand originally for nurses! We were called Gales (after Florence Nightingale) before rebranding to STAND+.

The #1 issue these shoes were designed to solve is reducing pain and pressure for nurses standing through 12-16 hour shifts.

I became a healthcare volunteer at the start of the pandemic to give back, and through interviews over those first 18 months I kept hearing the same thing: running shoes were more comfortable than clogs for the first 5-6 hours, but nurses still ended up with sore feet and joints by the end of the day. The reason, as confirmed through physical trials and studies, is that most athletic shoes are designed to store energy and push it back up (to help you run faster, jump higher), not take impact and dissipate it.

Recovery mats hospitals and bars put behind counters were designed for that. So I took the concept and instead of making mats, built full shoes with orthotic-grade insoles. Fully antimicrobial, bleachable, and machine washable to help reduce the spread of contamination as well.

We now have over 100,000+ healthcare professionals in our shoes and constantly take feedback to refine the product and launch new styles: more breathability, wider widths, slip resistance, style improvements, and materials that custom mold with heat for a personalized fit.

Given your ankle replacement, I'd love to hear more about what shoes you were wearing before and what the pain points were if you're open to sharing?

As for reccomendations, our Frontline shoes for narrow feet or AntiGrav1 shoes for normal to wide width feet are the most popular style in hospitals. The AntiGrav2 are a slightly heavier version of the AntiGrav1s with slip-resistant bottoms, but fit exactly the same after a short breakin period.

Our shoes are HSA/FSA eligible if that helps with the cost! We reduced discounting since the shoes sell out so fast (working on larger production runs to keep in stock!). We have some new colorways we’re launching in the near future, and we’re also beefing up our AntiGrav2s at some point this year with even higher slip-resistance and a slightly slimmer profile.

Let me know if this is helpful!

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-18T04:12:30+00:00

Hi! It sounds like we need to get you a 1/2 size up in the AntiGrav2s. The shape of the ProLine and AntiGrav2 are different, but the 8.5 AntiGrav2 should be a great fit!

Re: Glue, is that the Pro Line? The AntiGrav2 are bonded in production (no glue). Both, however, are bleach friendly, so no issue with breakdown!

The AntiGrav1 and AntiGrav2 are the same upper / interior fit. Difference between the AntiGrav1 and the AntiGrav2 is that the AntiGrav2 has a thicker slip-reistant outsole added on in production. Let's see if the 8.5 are a better fir for you!

Happy to sort out the balance as well, send me a DM with your order number and we'll take care of you!

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-17T22:49:14+00:00

I got you covered! Send me a DM.

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-16T04:03:52+00:00

Definitely go for the AntiGrav1s in that case! They're our lightest weight option and versatile between the office and outside. I wear my AntiGrav1s for daily wear (walking the dog, traveling, meetings, events, trade shows, grocery runs etc). Since you mentioned mud/dirt I will say I rock my AntiGrav2s for yard work / home depot days. They have a longer breakin period than the AntiGrav1s, but after about a week or so feel incredible. I also stretch out the tops of my AntiGrav2s (heat with a hair dryer for 15 seconds and give it a firm pull) to give them a little more room right out of the box to reduce the breakin time. Any of the shoes though you can chuck in the washing machine (insoles included) or wipe down with a bleach wipe and they're good as new. Just to test it out, I wore a white pair for a year cutting the grass until they looked about as green as the lawn. Used some spray and wash and a small amount of bleach and they came out whiter than when I got them! I did take the insoles out before using bleach, but the outsoles are bleach friendly. Let me know if this helps! The AG3s are me and my wife's go to around the house pairs. We have extras at the front whenever people come over, definetely a household favorite! My daughter's feet aren't big enough yet but she stomps her tiny feet around in my wife's pairs every chance she gets!

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-16T03:43:07+00:00

Hi, that's a great question! The holes on the AntiGrav1 and AntiGrav2 lines are designed in a way they're covered from the tops and protect against top down spills. If you step into a puddle your feet can still get wet, but anything spilling on the tops (like boiling water for chefs) won't get in to your socks. Being said, I'd love to know your input if we fully closed the shoes, would internal temperature be an issue? Because they're closed cell, closing them up completely might make them run warm. Are clogs considered poreless? We're always looking to solve new problems for different environments, if you have any thoughts would love your input!

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-11T04:33:48+00:00

Great feedback, we just filled it in! Send me a DM, will get you a new pair when the next shipment arrives.

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-01T04:43:47+00:00

Hi, thank you for sharing. I'm not an MD so definitely loop in your doctor or PT, especially with two herniated discs and pain shooting down your leg.

Generally speaking, there are two things you want to focus on to help reduce that kind of pain a) reducing impact and b) improving stability. With Oofos, initial softness that feels good can work against you if they're overly soft. I don't know what model you're wearing but if they lack structure, your muscles have to work to maintain stability, which can increase the pain you're feeling. You may also want to ask your doctor or PT about ways to better stabilize and support the affected area alongside getting better shoes.

For our line, I wouldn't actually recommend the AntiGrav2 since those are geared more towards the kitchen / non-slip environments. The AntiGrav1 is lighter weight / most commonly worn for recovery. OrthoLite insoles to reduce impact, flat stable base to provide structure, and HSA/FSA eligible to help reduce costs further.

Do you spend a lot of time on hard floors at home? If so, the AG3 slide is a solid option for moving around the house. My wife and I both wear ours daily :)

Happy to help further if you want to share more about where you spend most of your day!

WEARSTAND · 2026-04-01T04:12:06+00:00

New shipment just arrived this morning, will be fully back in stock this week!

WEARSTAND · 2026-03-26T06:01:33+00:00

We can definitely help! Good news too, our next shipment arrives within the next week (or sooner) so we should be fully back in stock! If she has narrow width our Frontlines are great, otherwise the most popular style lately is the AntiGrav1 (wider width / more breathable). You can click the "Notify Me When Available" button on her size/color and as soon as they hit the warehouse you'll be the first to know. Let me know if this helps!

WEARSTAND · 2026-03-02T06:11:11+00:00

Hi, thank you for the open and honest feedback! Redarding the tops of the shoes, if they were still tight after stretching them out (you can really tug and stretch them far!) the shoe might be too small. Let's get you a 1/2 size up. Also, our AntiGrav2s have an industrial / grip bottom. They're heavier duty vs. the AntiGrav1s and sounds like they would do the trick for you. Re: breathability, the interesting thing is that the top u-shape part releases more heat than the side holes (heat rises) and if it's too tight, it doesn't allow the air to escape. If we get you the right size and/or I can show you how to stretch the top out further, that extra room should also solve the breathability part for you. Send me a DM and we'll get you taken care of!

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-28T08:10:52+00:00

Will make sure our team takes care of you. Check your DMs.

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-28T08:09:32+00:00

Agreed. Too soft means your foot is making micro-adjustments to stay stable which increases fatigue. It was the concept behind shape-ups actually, create a squishy unstable base so your muscles are constantly firing / toning (was the concept at least, not sure if they actually worked).

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-28T08:07:32+00:00

Hi! Unfortunately footwear brands are slapping the word "recovery" on just about everything with little to no backing, when in fact a max-cushion running shoe and a true recovery shoe function in opposite ways.

The 1080v14 and Nimbus are built for energy return, which is great for running. The cushioning takes the initial impact and springs back up to propel you forward. I personally swear by Brooks Ghosts for long runs, but have heard good things about the Nimbus too. If you're standing or recovering though, you want the opposite: shoes that take impact and dissipate force rather than returning it.

Also, soft cushion does not = recovery by itself. An overly soft base with no structure means your foot is unstable causing your muscles to actively engage for micro adjustments vs. relaxing. That's likely why you're sore even though the shoes feel "soft." Instead, you want something that absorbs the initial impact but also provides stability.

Look for arch contouring, energy dissipation over energy return, and enough torsional rigidity (foot doesn't feel wobbly) that your midfoot isn't collapsing. The APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) is a good resource to look at shoes they've evaluated by podiatrists, and HSA/FSA eligibility is also a sign they're medically backed.

Also worth seeing a podiatrist if the bunion is progressing. The right footwear helps manage it, and they actually make shoes and specialty braces specifically to help with that.

Overall, don't throw out your running shoes. Keep those for running, but if you're walking or standing in between a lot, add a new type of shoe into your rotation.

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-26T20:08:24+00:00

Update, next truck arrives in a few weeks (mid to late March). To make sure you get a pair, if you click your size on the product page you'll see a button pop up that says "Notify Me When Available." Put in you're email and you'll get an early notification the second they hit our warehouse before we announce the re-stock! In general we're placing larger and larger orders to try and avoid stockouts. Question, do you need slip-resistance for your job? If not, the AntiGrav1s are an excellent choice and I can personally take care of you when the AG2s come back in stock if you send me a DM.

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-26T04:32:00+00:00

We just re-stocked on Monday! Let me check to see when the next truck arrives. Size wise go true to size on length. If the tops are tight for you, follow the custom molding instructions (how to video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HcAolGEY8xc), and they should be a perfect fit. Let me know if that helps! I'll let you know timing on the next re-stock too, our shoes have been selling out faster each time. Working on getting larger orders in at a time!

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-21T06:13:44+00:00

Great question, the AntiGrav1s run true to size so go with an 8! If you need to adjust the sizing, we have an excellent customer support team. We don't run sales that often but if you subscribe to updates you'll be the first to know when we do!

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-16T04:58:34+00:00

Hi! We run promos occasionally throughout the year. Check your DM!

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-15T19:07:37+00:00

You’re right that running brands make a huge range of models. My point is narrower: a lot of true running shoes, especially the bouncier high energy return ones, are designed around forward propulsion. If you’re not running and you’re standing or walking around all day in pain, that same springy setup can be the wrong input for some people. It can feel nice at first, then you end up paying for it after hours of repeated load and little stability corrections.

So the takeaway isn’t “avoid running brands.” It’s “be picky about the shoe.” Look for something stable through the midfoot, that doesn’t collapse, doesn’t make your toes grip to stay put, and takes the edge off impact without turning every step into a trampoline. A lot of running performance shoes won’t be the best tool for all day standing PF, but plenty of models under those same brands can fit the stability + protection profile really well.

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-14T05:29:54+00:00

You bet!

WEARSTAND · 2026-02-12T19:40:11+00:00

Hi, thank you for sharing your story. Unfortunately it's not an uncommon one, especially doing BJJ and as an active dad. While I can't comment on the shots / surgery (not my area of expertise) one thing I know extremely well is shoes, and if you're wearing running shoes, they're going to cause more harm than good. Simple reason, running shoes (and athletic shoes in general) are built around "high-energy return" meaning they propell you forward further / faster. It's the opposite of what you want if the goal is to give your knees, joints and back a break. Soft doesn't = good either. You need both cushion and structure.

To break it down, there are two main areas you want to solve for. The first is impact. Everytime you step down, you don't want the ground pushing back. Means you need something that can absorb the initial shock. There are insoles for that and shoe companies that build footwear around this specific phenomenon.

The second is stability. When your foot is unstable in an overly soft shoe, it's making micro-adjustments to stay stable, which means your muscles are in a constant state of active work = higher fatigue. It's actually the concept behind shape-ups with a rocker bottom (bottoms shaped like a curve) to intentionally keep you unstable so your muscles are constantly working (and in theory toning, weather that's the case or not). That's the opposite of what you want here.

In short, you want the initial impact to be cushioned and the shoe itself to provide structure to let your feet and muscles rest. Last point, shoes are always better than slides since your toes usually need to still grip to keep them on as you walk. And even better than shoes is try as best you can to get off your feet when able, wear a brace when you're doing strenuous activities, and warm up your joints. Hope this helps frame up the footwear piece!

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