Dansko Margrete SKU #7206834(View on Zappos.com Classic)

These shoes have saved my feet, knees, hips & back.\r\n\r\nI have a very active job and am typically on my feet for 8-14 hours a day, most of those hours on very hard walking surfaces (stone, concrete, marble tile).\r\n\r\nI put up with foot, calf, knee, hip & lower back fatigue every day for two years at this job simply because I thought I HAD to...\r\n\r\nand then one day I was killing time waiting for a friend and wandered into a shoe store and saw the Danskos a colleague of mine always swore by.\r\n\r\nI tried them on.\r\nI bought them on the spot.\r\n\r\nDanskos in their classic shapes have a somewhat heavy appearance-- they are clogs, afterall, and blocky-looking. But try them on and you will see-- they are suprisingly light! The soles are thick, but they\'re made of a material that is light and extremely shock-absorbant. They are also surprisingly QUIET on the hard surfaces I walk on all day.\r\n\r\nThe curve of the footbed works extremely well with the natural shape of the foot. There is a rise to the heel, so they\'re not like Earth Shoes or others that drop the heel into a well (which is good for other stuff), but the rise feels comfortable and incredibly natural. The arch support is superb without being obnoxious-- it doesn\'t take any getting used to. The toe-box is wide enough for the natural spread of the forefoot-- no squashed toes, no bunions, no corns here.\r\n\r\nThese shoes offer excellent support without feeling too rigid or in need of breaking in.\r\n\r\nThey are the most natural-feeling structured shoe I have ever worn in my life. They have saved my body and given me hours back in my day simply by alleviating so much physical fatigue that used to build up in my lower body. I cannot praise the comfort of these shoes enough.\r\n\r\nThe style of this model is a little easier to take, too, if you\'re not into the heavier clog styles. They\'re cute, and I get a lot of compliments on them.\r\n\r\nOnly drawbacks, which might be specific to my feet & my occupation:\r\n- the ankle strap chafes one particular part of my left foot when i wear these without stockings. i just wear a bandaid under the strap where it rubs and it\'s fine. or i go without the bandaid and just deal w/ the light chafing. it\'s mild, not any worse than i\'ve had with any other shoe, and certainly better than some.\r\n\r\n- the material of the upper on mine is a leather that scuffs super-easily. i am a preschool teacher and am constantly kneeling down, getting back up, sitting criss-cross, getting back up, etc. , and the leather is quite scuffed now across the tops of the toes (from kneeling), and along the outsides (from sitting criss-cross). the leather isn\'t wearing THROUGH in any spots, but the scuffing is very noticeable and I\'m not sure what to do about that yet.

These are the most comfortable shoes ever for my flat, narrow feet. I punch two extra holes in the strap and they work fine for my AAA width. (They\'re loose in the toe box, of course, but that\'s no problem.) The hard shank is essential for supporting the flat foot. This style of Dansko--the clog style, not the more streamlined, styley collections--offers the best support. And the Margrete goes with jeans, pants, capris, tights & skirts, whatever. I find that the open back and vented toe makes them look not too wintry to wear with bare feet in summer, but not too summery to wear with tights/socks in winter. Basically, the perfect shoe. My only complaint is that the heel tread wears down pretty fast. I just got another pair and was kind of bummed to look at my Zappos record and realize that my previous pair only lasted 18 months before the heels were worn down on the outside corners and making my feet oversupinate (rock outwards). But I wear them practically every day, so I guess that\'s not so bad.

Dansko does it again! The Dansko Margrete is simply fabulous, I wear them with everything from a dark wash jean doing weekend errands to summer dresses and skirts. These versatile shoes are superior in comfort and style. I love Dansko, but not all of their shoes work for me and I usually have to try them on an individual basis. There was no "break in" time with this shoe - it was absolutely comfortable out of the box. I went with my regular size 8 1/2 (39) that I wear in all Dansko styles in the rich brown and they fit perfectly. You can wear them barefoot or with socks, I like to pair mine with a cozy pair of Smartwool. My feet are on the narrow side and these fit well without being too baggy. There is some room as the heel strap isn’t adjustable, but I find that it stays on securely. I treated mine with waterproof/leather protector and find myself reaching for them regardless of the weather. I can’t wait to return to Zappos to purchase a pair in black. For people who prefer a closed back shoe, I recommend the Dansko Sally which is the same style clog with a covered back. I hope my experience aids you in your search for the perfect shoes.

The brown leather on the Margrete scuffed up the first day I wore them, and even if I polish the leather they show scuffs again with just one wear. The leather on one shoe is also a little different than the other - something I overlooked when I bought them, but now it's apparent that the leathers don't come from the same source because they have worn differently. The ankle straps also sheds these little strings that I have to keep pulling off and I've also almost worn through the strap that goes in the buckle. I've only had these shoes for 7 months, and they're already a mess. So much for Dansko quality!

Dankso Margrete - I own three pairs of this shoe in different colors and love them. I've worn two of them year-round for a couple of years with socks in the winter and without in the summer. I do have wide feet (with bunions); and while each pair fits differently, they do fit. I just received my fourth pair of the Margretes in brown (felt I better get another pair before they're discontinued). However, the new pair is not only too tight; I couldn't even get them on. My other brown pair, which is the most comfortable, was made in Poland; these new tight ones are made elsewhere. It's not just the leather upper that's too tight, the entire foot bed (measured across the sole) is narrower. What a disappointment! Zappos, however, is great. I ordered these shoes one day and got them the next. What excellent service!

GREAT work shoes!!! I manage a restaurant in VA. and wear these shoes both winter and summer. They look great with both pants and skirts, and are so comfortable it's like wearing my slippers to work!!! Give them a try!

Comfy Danskos - Runs very true to size. Immediately wore them for a lovely walk in San Francisco and they looked very good and were super comfortable!

Great shoe!! I've had this shoe for going on 6 years, and they're great!! It did take me a while to get used the arch support and the lack of cushion, but after adding the gel inserts I've been wearing them all day every day for several years now! As a hairdresser I wish they were cuter and trendier (I feel matronly), but they're worth it! The elastic has since gone out (I'll just replace it), and when my feet get wet (or sweat) the black dye still comes off on my feet. Overall, for having wide problem feet, these are great!!!

Happy As Can Be - These shoes are great -- I did a lot of online looking around first, but in terms of a closed toe, sturdy sandal that is comfortable and looks hip and stylish, with casual skirts, slacks, or jeans/capris, these cannot be beat. Love them. Though I think short walks and errands are best in these...more than 2+ miles and I'd change shoes.