Clove Nurse Sneaker Unboxing & 30 Day Review!

Check out this review video on the $130 Clove sneaker! I talk about pros and cons in this video of the sneaker. I am in no way sponsored by Clove nor am I getting paid by Clove to make or produce this video. Make sure you're subscribed and like this video!
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[@jessicapolins5195]

Hi!! I’m a full time hospitalist and critical care PA on my feet all day for 12 hour shifts. I have two pairs of Cloves: the ABO (all black) pair which are a little over a year old and the limited edition pink holographic 2021’s that I’ve had about 9 months. I found them to be incredibly comfortable and I didn’t have any foot pain at first. In fact, my feet felt better than they had after wearing my Brooks sneakers on my 12 hour shifts. They do crease very easily and also squeak loudly when wet, however non-slip grip is great. I also had a problem with long strings and wind up bow-tying them to keep them from dragging on the ground. The black pair held up well cosmetically; my pink ones look very dingy and several years old despite cleaning and wiping down fairly regularly. Both pairs have also quickly lost their arch support after about 6-8 months and I come home with sore feet now. I am on the look out for new shoes, and think I’m going to try the Bala’a after watching your review! Hope this helps for Cloves though!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Jessica! This is super helpful! Thank you for taking the time to type this out. I'm sure so many will find this very helpful!

[@johnbergervoet5544]

A couple things on insoles. Most shoe manufacturers don't build a lot of technoloy into the 'insole' in the shoe. In the shoe industry an insole is more commonly known as a sock liner - something nice for your foot to ride against. In most shoes the real technology is built into the midsole. Most people don't know this but the arch is held up via intrinsic foot muscles and ligaments, so strengthening the foot muscles is a good solution to building a stronger arch. Artificial arch support does not help strengthen these muscles because it's holding the foot up. Also, a lot of aftermarket insoles don't really have arch support - even the Scholls (that I've seen). If you take a scholls and press down at the arch it just collapses. Real arch support usually is found in rigid orthotics. Anwyay. Keep on rockin'!

[@Lisa_RNHealthHub]

I wore my pink Cloves & my waterproof dansko clogs through my last 4 1/2 months of outdoor Covid vaccine clinic. We were in all weather. I loved my Cloves. Super comfortable. I tucked in the strings. Just looped them in. The only thing I didn't like was the bottom of the shoes because they have grooves which caught mud & dirt & did not come out when I washed them in the washing machine. I then had to use an old tooth brush to clean the bottom of packed in mud. They were fully water resistant in the rain. We have finished our Covid clinic & I'm in training as a work from home utilization management nurse. The pink Cloves worked well for me, but they have been tossed out.

[@aradiapixie1]

Thank you for this! I was close to buying cloves but I won’t be! Need that arch support!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching!

[@DabidRobinson]

I have owned several pairs of cloves, and I love how easy they are to clean!!!

[@melissaclemons8922]

Perfect timing, I'm starting my first nursing job next week. For now I'll be using my old school clogs lol

[@christinamartinez8132]

I absolutely love my New Balance shoes. They are two years old and so comfortable. I replaced my New Balance insoles with Birkenstock insoles, and my feet never hurt.

[@melissagrullon7257]

I tried these and wanted to LOVE them but quickly ended up returning them. They were a Christmas gift to me and were ordered in my size but they were too tight, so I exchanged them to a half a size up. They have no arch support, at all!! Seems like they are made for people with flat feet! I have normal arches. I also have wide feet. My normal size was too tight but the half size up had my feet swimming in the Clove shoes which was annoying because my feet would slip out as I walked. Also they have uncomfortable pressure points that would dig into my foot. The ones I received were so squeaky!!! I hate when sneakers do that and I find it annoying to constantly have to hear my shoes make sounds as I'm walking and moving. Just while trying them out I noticed creases forming on the shoe so I can only imagine how creased it would eventually get with frequent use. I only wore them around the house to try them because I wasn't going to try out shoes outdoors then not be able to return them when those things were already bothersome. Thank you for your review!

[@allybee9900]

So I have 2 pairs of cloves and I'm not impressed. I wore the first pair for 6 months and the soles are already wearing off and falling apart. This wouldn't be that bad if i worked 5 days a week but I only work 3 days a week. Also, after wearing a different type of nursing shoe I realized how uncomfortable the cloves are. They kind of lose color a bit, but not too bad. Considering how many shoes you can wear in a "nursing" setting, cloves are over priced and cheaply made.

[@cic5347]

What are the other pair of nursing shoes that you got and liked better?

[@allybee9900]

@@cic5347 I am still on the hunt for nursing shoes that i love, but i find NewBalance shoes to be REALLY comfortable. They also have leather shoes which cleans really well

[@Katherine_Ann]

I really enjoy Balas so far!

[@cic5347]

@@Katherine_Ann did you do a video on those? Thank you

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@cic5347 I did! I did a unboxing and a review video :)

[@cic5347]

I got these shoes for Christmas and mine got the crease on top pretty quickly as well. The shoe laces don't really bother me and I don't tighten them either but I noticed when I first tried to tighten it the laces stuck out and upwards...it looked funny. The comfort of the shoe is good for me though I have a very high arch naturally. My only issue with the shoes overall is that my feet get really hot in them.

[@starshine9801]

Put the strings thru the other shoelaces so they wont be out and hanging

[@-ANT-69]

Not a fan of clove. Mine was very squeaky and after about a month my feet were KILLING me wearing them. I swapped to basic running shoes that were $50 and my feet felt better. I upgraded to adidas ultraboost a little while later and they're amazing but expensive.

[@kortiz1289]

Hello love love your channel question what shoe do you prefer the most bala or clove?

[@miadish6703]

Can you please do a review for clove forte?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I'll look into it!

[@MeganMartin2017]

Will you review the new cloves they’ve just came out with? WOMEN'S SUPERCUSH™ FORTE.

[@Katherine_Ann]

I'll have to check them out!

[@christinafronda3797]

Thank you, my feet hurt after using these shoes. I think the support comes from using the compression socks. It has nothing to do with shoes themself.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your feedback Christina!

[@muhreedoux]

My cloves look soo old!! I had to put Insoles in because these shoes hurt my feet so bad 😭

[@maytheforths63]

I’m nervous because I just bought the 2022 newly improved insole version in the all white. I almost bought the Snibbs because I’ve heard nothing but good things, however as a student it says “All White”. I’m not sure if the Snibbs with the black splatter bottoms are approved for school. 🧐

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey May! Ypu may also want to look into Balas. They just came out with a white sneaker too (currently what I'm wearing). Not sure if you saw but I'm in my 30 day review of SNIBBS right now- the all white pair. Pros and cons for sure but I personally keep going back to my Balas.

[@maytheforths63]

@@Katherine_Ann I'll have to check into Balas. I think I did look into them but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to have that red trim on it.

[@ReeceReviews19]

Thank you for the review. What shoes do you recommend

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching! Honestly, it all depends on what you prefer and what is compatible with your own anatomy. I know some people who love Dansko, but my feet did not do well in them. I would try on several different brands and just do your own research to make sure you like what you pick. Check out some of my other shoe review videos if you need some more ideas!

[@alemartinezaraujo]

Would you say that bala is a better nursing shoe?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I would say yes for me!

[@missjssr4264]

Hi Have you done a review on the just so so sneakers?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I haven't! What are your thoughts on them?

[@Emmalegrand]

I tuck those long strings through the first lace that goes across near the toes lol does that make sense??

[@Katherine_Ann]

That does! That's a good idea!

[@nicolegeorge6320]

Did you have to size up like most recommend? I have been an avid dansko fan but am really wanting to try these to wear with joggers

[@Katherine_Ann]

I did not have to actually! My true size was my size in these too!

[@caseyjames5452]

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[@EM-wh4bu]

My Two cents is.....BEWARE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES. Something is not right with how this company is treating customers. I cannot speak to a person via phone. There is too much money being spent not to have a person help you when there is a problem. There was a mistake I was sent the wrong shoe size. I was sent a men's shoe I am within the 30 day return exchange. I am trying to correct this and now I am being told the sale is finale so there is nothing they can do. I do not wear men's shoe size. This shoe is not useful to me. Because I bought the shoe on sale I offered to pay any up-charges on a different pair just so I am not out of a shoe and the money I already paid for them. I think this is fair as I did not make this mistake and they would get more money from me plus the men's shoes I cannot use are returned to them. Only I’m being sent in circles with no resolve for a mistake I did not make? I’m being told to email support again. However, no one is calling me to resolve the issue. I emailed support and once again they sent me the same message, they cannot fix the issue stating the sale is final. This is not how you treat customers.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@amandatacos2]

What do you recommend? I need all white shoes for my program (no clogs or crocks)

[@Katherine_Ann]

I actually really enjoy Reeboks, the classic style, I have a creamy white vintage style and I absolutely love them!

[@makayladepinto5062]

I just received my clove shoes and I noticed that they squeak with every step on tile flooring. Was that the case for yours? I don’t know if I just need to break them in.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Mine continued to squeak the entire month. I just related it to the non slip grip 😂

[@starshine9801]

Clove should not be charging over 100$ for sneakers that wont last more then a year and I had many pumas with soft foam inside and it was comfortable and did not look that thin the insole there sneakers should also last on the outside why do they look so rundown so fast so not worth for the price clove need to do better

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@debdebm]

Did you wear those for a month for work and now you’re touching the soles? 😂 😬🤢

[@Katherine_Ann]

Haha they were cleaned!