Dansko Harlow

Best Dansko shoe ever! I own these in red and black and have just bought a pair in mahogany. I've worn other Dansko mary jane styles -- like Ainsley, but these feel more secure because of the wider strap. When I first saw these in a shoe store, I thought that the cap-like toe of the Harlow might be too big for my foot, but once I tried them on, I was sold. That said, I had a professional shoe me how to put them on. She had me use the shoe platform stool at the store, but I've done it right at home, now. The trick is the put the shoe on while sitting down. Have the back of my heel on the floor and the toe up at about a 45 degree angle. Then push my heel back into the shoe as far as I could get them; immediately velcro the strap so it was secure, then go ahead and stand up. In this way, my feet don't move around in the shoe. I've convinced 1 of 2 sisters to go Dansko and I think the 2nd sister will try them soon. The 1 sister that is now wearing them has plantar fasciitis, but says that the arch support is so good with Dansko that she has no pain. I'm a teacher. I'm on my feet for 6 to 9 hours a day and I can wear the Harlow by itself, with tights, or with thin socks and feel great at the end of the day. I have actually gone home and forgotten to take them off (!) because they are so comfortable. Out of all the Dansko styles, these are the best fitting and look great with skirts, pants, jeans, literally everything. You're probably thinking that they're too expensive, blah, blah, blah... I say that it's worth it to avoid all kinds of foot problems later. I have the start of plantar fasciitis and bunions, but these shoes are saving my feet!

I am in love with these shoes. I have been wearing Dansko for years but this is by far the best. I am a 6.5 and will normally get a 36, with these shoes I got a 37 and 36 and the 36 was too short, my toes were touching the edge. The 37 was better, but it seems like the ankle rubs a bit more on the edge when I went bigger. Very comfortable shoe and I wore it right away with no issues.

I love these shoes! I have some serious foot problems and must use custom orthotics always. I discovered that the insoles in this style can be removed! It is fixed in the shoe with two glue spots, and with a bit of work comes out cleanly. My podiatrist orthotics fit in these cute shoes, which makes me so happy! I have both red and black in this style. The red is cutest. It shows off the detail of the leather overlay and stitching. The Velcro closure is terrific for adjust-ability and holding the shoe securely on my foot.

These are super comfy for arch and heel pain, although the design is a little more puffy at the toe than I was expecting, so I feel a little like Olive Oyl from Popeye. They also don't have much cushion at the back of the foot, so I have to wear Band-Aids so I don't get a blister. Even with socks on. There's no way I would wear them without socks, because they also rub a little under the stitching area. The Velcro is handy, but I kind of prefer a buckle -- as I've been walking, my jeans pull at the Velcro and I can feel the tugging and my jeans did manage to un-do the strap once.