Gales Pro Line Shoes Review By Four Nurses 2025
Did you know that sneakers and athletic shoes commonly worn by nurses are all built on “high energy return” principles - they compress like springs and release energy into your body to accelerate forward propulsion? The problem? This results in an increase in pressure on your feet, knees, backs, and joints, causing discomfort and pain over long shifts. With this in mind, Gales® developed an entirely new type of footwear designed to do the opposite - diffuse impact and disperse energy with every step using patented XL Extralight® materials.
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Gales® #1 Rated Nurse Shoes For Reducing Foot Pain
“Like Walking On Clouds” - Gales® are developed to support your overall health.
Gales® were independently tested by industry-leading footwear lab Heeluxe and were rated:
- #1 Softest Cushioning
- #1 Lowest Heel and Forefoot Pressure
- #1 Standing Durability
- #1 Best Overall Fit in Forefoot and Toes
Gales® are also the first and only lab-verified fully antimicrobial footwear under ISO 22196:2011 Standards. What does this mean? Not only will they keep your feet smelling fresh, but they’ll better protect them with no cracks, crevices, or natural materials to attract and foster the growth of deadly bacteria and disease.
How Gales Was Started
Gales® are the #1 rated nurse shoes designed to reduce the impact on knees, backs, and joints from long 12+ hour shifts. When nurses saved someone close to luxury Italian footwear designer Rob Gregg’s family, Rob shifted his full-time focus to giving back as a healthcare donor and volunteer. Working with the nurse innovation group SONSIEL, he discovered not only were 80% of nurses wearing fabric, leather, or porous shoes that track and absorb deadly bacteria and disease, but their knees backs, and joints were suffering from constant impact in improper footwear.
Produced in North America and crowdsource designed with over 1,500 nurses, Gales® are proudly the preferred nurse shoes of over 35,000 healthcare professionals and medical facilities. Visit weargales.com to step into cloudlike comfort today for as low as $89.95 with the original Gales® Frontline and introducing the new Gales® Pro Line for wide-width feet.
Read on to see the reviews from real nurses who tested Gales shoes during their long shifts at hospitals all around the country.
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Gales Shoes Reviews By Nurses
Review: Madi Fogel BSN, RN
Overall rating: 4.5
Madi has been a nurse for a little over two years now. She is training as an OR nurse and has circulated in colonoscopies and cataract procedures. Madi worked part-time as an aesthetic nurse injector at a Med Spa, administering neurotoxin (Botox/Dysport) and hyaluronic acid filler, among other treatments. She is busy at work and at home and says, “I am on my feet constantly, especially when working in Pre-op and the OR!” Follow @lifewithmads.rn on Instagram!
Gales Shoe Rating
Scale: 5=Best, 1=Worst
| Reviewer | Quality | Cost | Comfort | Water Resistant | Sharpes Resistant | Non-Slip | Style/Fashion | Foot/Ankle Support | Durability | Ability to Clean | Overall Rating |
| Madi Fogel | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Q&A
Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?
“I have high arches, so it can be tough to find a comfortable pair of shoes that doesn't hurt my back by the end of the day! I also have plantar fasciitis, which can impact my shoe choice.”
What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?
“I have tried a wide variety of Instagram shoe brands and mainstream brands like Nike and Adidas.”
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How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?
“8-hour shifts, and I am usually on my feet for 5-7 of those hours.”
What do you like about Gales shoes?
“The design, color choices, and I especially love how lightweight they are. Gales are super comfortable, and they don't take long to break in! It is also very easy to wipe them clean, which is an essential feature for a healthcare worker.”
What do you dislike about Gales shoes?
“The only thing that comes to mind is that they can be pretty squeaky on the floor. Otherwise, I have loved every feature!”
Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Gales shoes?
“They are a great, reasonable option, and I would strongly recommend them!”
Would you recommend them to a coworker?
“Absolutely! I already have!”
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Review: Kash Calderón MSN, RN
Kash is a pediatric cardiac and neurology nurse with 1 year of experience as a bedside nurse. I am on my feet most of my shift. Follow @mursekash on TikTok!
Overall rating: 4.5
Gales Shoe Rating
Scale: 5=Best, 1=Worst
| Reviewer | Quality | Cost | Comfort | Water Resistant | Sharpes Resistant | Non-Slip | Style/Fashion | Foot/Ankle Support | Durability | Ability to Clean | Overall Rating |
| Kash Calderon | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Q&A
Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?
“I have wide flat feet.”
What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?
“I usually wear Cloves because they slip on easily and are comfortable.”
How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?
“12 hours”
What do you like about Gales shoes?
“The wide-based bottom of the shoes makes it more balanced to walk. They are lightweight and durable. The water-resistant design makes me comfortable against any spills.”
What do you dislike about Gales shoes?
“When I wear cotton socks, the front rim of the shoe rubs against the top of my foot, causing me to take my shoe off and readjust my socks. However, when I wear nylon compression socks, there is no friction. The all-white looks very clean, yet I wish there was more variety with the color as opposed to a solid color all around. ”
Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Gales shoes?
“Gales are lightweight, reasonably comfortable shoes that offer great arch support!”
Would you recommend them to a coworker?
“Yes!!”
Review: Sherri McNeil BSN, RN
Sherri BSN, RN, is a Medical/Surgical nurse with over 21 years of experience. She tested Gales shoes for healthcare workers two times during her 13+ hour shifts before writing this review. Follow @everystepnurse on Instagram!
Overall rating: 4.5
Gales Shoe Rating
Scale: 5=Best, 1=Worst
| Reviewer | Quality | Cost | Comfort | Water Resistant | Sharpes Resistant | Non-Slip | Style/Fashion | Foot/Ankle Support | Durability | Ability to Clean | Overall Rating |
| Sherri McNeil | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Q&A
Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?
“No”
What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?
“NIKES”
How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?
“12 hours”
What do you like about Gales shoes?
“Gales shoes are extremely comfortable!”
What do you dislike about Gales shoes?
“The styles and designs are limited.”
Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Gales shoes?
“No”
Would you recommend them to a coworker?
“Yes”
Review: Mayura Kulkarni MSN, RN CPNP-PC
Mayura is a pediatric nurse practitioner with 6.5 years of experience. Follow @mayuraktripathi on Instagram!
Overall rating: 5
Gales Shoe Rating
Scale: 5=Best, 1=Worst
| Reviewer | Quality | Cost | Comfort | Water Resistant | Sharpes Resistant | Non-Slip | Style/Fashion | Foot/Ankle Support | Durability | Ability to Clean | Overall Rating |
| Mayura Kulkarni | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
Q&A
Do you have any foot, ankle, or other medical conditions that usually influence your shoe purchase?
“No”
What shoes do you usually wear to work and why?
“I usually wear Adidas or clove shoes to work as they offer comfort and don't have laces that keep coming untied.”
How long are you usually at work during a typical shift?
“13+ hours”
What do you like about Gales shoes?
“I love how comfortable and soft they feel. They offer good support to my feet and I don't find any pain in my feet after wearing them.”
What do you dislike about Gales shoes?
“No dislikes.”
Is there anything else you think nurses should know about Gales shoes?
“They are super light and don't feel heavy on your feet.”
Would you recommend them to a coworker?
“Yes!”
