If you are looking for a shoe school or work at a restauarnt, I have done some research. I wore each of these shoes two weeks 5-12 hours a day. I tested slip resistance on marble tile at school, at the restaurant, and on the linoleum floor at home. What I have found if you obtain a great arch support insert like the Lynco Orthotic System that one can obtain the comfort of a clog in a regular shoe. The Doc Martens review and Steel Toe defender include the use of the Lynco orthotic system.

Brand: Dr. Martens

Model: 7A12 Series 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/472955/c/6471.html  

Foot Comfort: B+

Knee and Back Comfort: C

Slip resistance: C

Cost: $$$$

Foot Protection: A (steel toe)

Pros: A good-looking shoe that is comfortable. Wearing these, for me, was like wearing clog with steel toe protection.

Cons: This shoe is expensive. The one-inch sole and steel toe make for a heavy shoe. The first few hours are great, but after walking around the weight is noticeable. Decent, but not great slip protection. Not too much slippage on a greased/wet marble floor. More slippage on a linoleum floor.

Brand: Danskos

Model: Professional Clog 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1046995/c/11369.html          

Foot Comfort: B+

Knee and Back Comfort: D

Slip resistance: F

Cost: $$$$

Foot Protection: C+

Pros: Great arch support, initial comfort.

Cons: Poor shock absorption, non-existent slip protection.  (It was like ice skating on my linoleum floor with just a little oil, the marble tile test the clogs did not fare much better). The heel base is narrow also; this can lead to a serious ankle sprain.

I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but C’est la vie. One reason I think that a lot of people love clogs is the Dansko’s have a very good arch support system. Most shoes do not and most people do not replace stock insoles with new ones.

Brand: Shoes for Crew

Model: Steel Toe Defender 

http://www.shoesforcrews.com/          

Foot Comfort: B+

Knee and Back Comfort: B+

Slip resistance: A

Cost: $$

Foot Protection: A (steel toe)

Pros: Comfortable, great slip resistance, not a bad looking shoe

Cons: Could use an air sole like Dr. Martens.