If outdoors, get something with a good, rugged tread and deep grooves for maximum grip and slip resistance on various terrain

If indoors, something with a thick outsole, for max shock absorbency if you walk a lot

leather or synthetic if you’re doing something really hard or work with oils / chemicals / water

non safety brands: Skechers, Brooks, Hoka, Blundstones

safety brands: Timberland, New Balance, Keen, Redback / Blundstones