Sasvermont, I am putting aside money for a pair of Merrell's later this year. I worked with a medical director who swore by them. I've also heard great things about Børn shoes. For the most part I've always purchased inexpensive shoes, except for when I was doing shift nursing. Then for work I always bought a pair of Reebok, Propet or Nike sneakers (and later Nurse mates when they came out with ones that looked less like nurse shoes and more like sneakers!). Since my broken ankle, shoes are more of a problem. From buying mediocre shoes I've learned that good ones are worth it!

I'm a Tab fanatic. If I can't get it, I'll buy Diet Coke.