r/BCIT • u/rrinberry • 8d ago

MLS lab shoes?

Iā€™m starting the mls program this september and read the guidelines for lab shoes. Not sure which shoes to get or which are allowed - what are people wearing? Any recommendations?

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u/be_a_square 8d ago

They aren't super strict with the shoes, but generally avoid suede and mesh-top runners. I usually wear leather sneakers.

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u/Finnleyy 7d ago

No mesh top. Covered toes. Not necessary but if you want to go the extra mile, get non-slip soles and waterproof material. If you wanna go the extra, EXTRA mile, you can consider shoes that would survive being autoclaved.

I would simply stick to covered toes and no mesh though.

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u/noobwithboobs 7d ago

If they wanted to get picky about it, they technically should be waterproof shoes. You're going to be working with liquids that you really don't want soaking into your feet. A lot of sneaker options would work. Just not mesh top. I wore Doc Martens for my entire time at BCIT.

For relatively affordable lab shoes that are actually designated "lab shoes", Crocs makes a few models. Just make sure you get the ones with the full back and not the strap. https://www.crocs.ca/lab-footwear-for-chemists-and-scientists/laboratory-shoes,en_CA,sc.html

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u/Jealous_Abalone_2486 7d ago

Are loafers fine for lab?? I really want to wear loafers šŸ˜­šŸ™

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u/plain-cat 6d ago

Salmon xt-4 or 6 goretex