Customer Reviews Dansko Professional Oiled

These might not be the most high-fashion shoes, but they are SO comfortable! I find flats uncomfortable; these have the perfect arch support. I have a Morton's Neuroma in both feet, but much worse in the left foot; these shoes don't bother it at all. I would wear them everywhere if I could. They come slightly off your heel when you walk, but they're perfectly balanced so you don't feel like they're going to come off (unless you try to walk up a steep hill or run). I usually wear an 8.5 or 9AA; the 40 Narrow fits me very well (the site said an 8.5 or 9 was a size 39, but that was too small and I had to reorder). I wish more of the styles came in narrow width, but I'll take what I can get. I'm wearing them right now with my pajamas and no socks because they're more comfortable to me than being barefoot or wearing slippers. :D

They are very comfortable shoes, good for those with wide feet, and good for those who need to stand on their feet for long periods of time. I work in the medical field, so these are perfect for me. They are a little heavy for extended walking, but are great for standing in one place. The quality is okay. I've had my shoes for only 6 weeks now and already the trim is starting to fray. Also, I bought the same pair about 7 months ago, and they constantly squeaked when walking, very annoying. But overall, they are good for someone who needs a comfortable shoe and is on their feet a lot. As for Zappos, they get at least five stars for customer service!

I liked these shoes when I first purchased them, but I want to caution you about walking in these shoes. I have a job where I walk a lot, and I recently had an accident where my heel popped out and bent over the side of the shoe, and I injured my foot while wearing Danskos. Overall, the shoes are very comfortable if you don't mind having the hard insole, and you walk very carefully in them.

Overall, I give these shoes an 8/10. I have a friend that swears by them and has several pairs. However, I find the hard surface of the sole a little uncomfortable, although I am planning on trying some different socks with them. They also seem better suited for standing and walking short distances (I can see why they are so popular with teachers and nurses), but I notice that I\'m wearing them when I walk the 5-7 minute walk to our other building at work. I\'d like shoes so comfortable, I don\'t notice them.

I was completely amazed when I received this shirt. The quality 100%, the graphic is 100%; it's soft and very comfortable. Even better than I expected. LOVE IT! Only problem, apparently, it runs a bit small. I'm tall and thin, 6' and I wear an XS-S, this shirt was a bit tight on me, and especially the sleeves were super tight. Maybe because of the ink? I don't know. Overall, love the shirt, it is worth the price. Just be careful with sizing.

Great shoe and customer service - Like most of the other reviews-I notice the same problem with the shoe (if you can call it a problem)-that too tight fit over the top of the shoe. I have been wearing them for about a week and still stretching them. But they are coming along. My toes don't fall asleep as often. They are still one of the most comfortable shoes I have...Now about the customer service. I have never shopped with Zappos before. I didn't know what I was missing! Wonderful customer service. I had to return the first pair-I got the replacement pair the next day...They were too big-so they sent me another pair-the next day again! I have two weeks to decide which shoe I would like and then I return the unwanted pair. Never heard of such a thing!!

Not your mother's Dansko (what a shame)- I am a long time Dansko owner and lover and I recently purchased a new pair of the Professionals (oiled) to replace a 6 year old pair that I had worn out. I have no idea what they have done but WOWZER, these things are snug fitting and border line "tight" across the arch. I do have to mention that I have a high arch but I have NEVER had an issue with Dansko's not being comfortable...these new shoes are taking some breaking in...I ranked the look as a 3 because they are not the most stylish looking shoe (but that is not the reason why most people purchase Dansko's in the first place). The support is excellent!! The quality/construction of the shoe is great (but snug across the top). I just can't get over the difference in the fit. I have had 7 pairs of these shoes in total and never once were any of the pairs this snug. Buyer beware...

Nice looking professional clog - This is a very comfortable shoe - will be great for work and to wear out on the town. I love the look of the brown oil finish - it cleans up nicely. Pretty comfortable too although I haven't yet worn them for a full shift on my feet. I have high hopes though.

I've been wearing clogs since the 60's. Used to order size 39 when I was younger, then size 40. Ordered and returned 40 this time. Then ordered a 41. And they're still a little small: the arch is a little short and toes touch. Plus they are still a little tight across the arch, even after a month's wear.

Fabulous - Ordered up a size and glad I did. Usually wear a 10.5 which chart recommended ordering a 44. I went up to a 45 and they are perfect. They are a little tight across the top of my foot but I have only worn for 3-4 hours. Cute shoes with jeans so I'll be back for another pair in another color.

A good shoe - I bought these at the recommendation of my podiatrist. Although I admit they seemed uncomfortable at first, I quickly became used to the shape. The first day I wore them was the first day my foot didn't give me intense pain by the end of the work day. I don't like how much scuff marks show up on them though. A flat leather would have been a better choice.

Comfortable, but heavy - I think that the footbed in this shoe is excellent and it is totally supportive when standing. However, I do find it can be a bit heavy after awhile. As these are hand-stitched, each pair is different so it may take a few different pairs to get the right fit... not a bad thing at all, just an FYI. I have another pair of Dansko that are so comfortable. Definitely worth the price.

Great For Feet & Back, But Knees Beware! I absolutely love these! After working a trade show and walking many miles through the city of Chicago, my back and feet were terrific! I got the Oiled Brown, which is a classic staple, goes with everything. My only con to these was that I noticed when I wear these and I am doing a lot of walking and or standing, my knee gets aggravated. After looking into this, apparently any type of clog is not for those with knee injuries... so not Dansko's fault, but I thought I would mention it in case others run into this. As usual, Zappos got these to me in record time, which is one of the many reasons I love to do biz with Zappos!!! The fit is wonderful (although it is a weird feeling getting used to the heel slip!) and they break in extremely quickly. I would definitely recommend!

Zappos service is great!! These shoes have been raved about by my co-workers for several months. I thought that I would finally invest in a good pair of shoes. The shoes have been ok but nothing as magical as I had heard. It was very difficult to know what size to order. I ordered my normal size but had to return twice due to them being too small. I was very impressed with Zappos though. They sent and returned the shoes for free and they upgraded the shipping to next day each time. I placed one order on a Thursday night at 10:00 pm and received my shoes the next day at 2:30 pm!! I was amazed! I don't know how they do it but it's impressive.

Somehow inconsistent - Man, I just don't understand these shoes. I wear them at work, and have multiple pairs so I can clean one pair while wearing another. I used to buy the narrow sizes in men's, but those appear to be discontinued. Nevertheless, every single pair seems to fir a little different. Not much, but enough to be noticeable. The last pair wasn't the narrow size, but it feels the tightest across my foot. Some other pairs have seemed a bit shorter, on one foot or the other. They are still the best fitting work shoe I've found, and I will continue to buy them. I just don't understand how the same size ordered feels different every time.

Dansko Comfort & Quality - Be Careful Of Size - As with all Danskos, these are comfortable… once you break them in and once you get the correct size. Because of the rigid back, these shoes seem to be cut narrowly. You need to buy at least one size up from your "regular" size… then break them in and then they're very good.

Dansko - Great shoes, takes a while to break in, but worth it, especially if standing all day (i.e. in the hospital).

Not for the wide foot! My foot is average (C) width, yet I find these to be quite tight across the top of the foot. They also appear very narrow to the eye. However, they are comfortable on the feet and arch and look nice with jeans and slacks.

Good Performer - I went to clogs because of chronic problems with heel spurs + calcification (Haglund's Deformity) on both feet in order to reduce pressure on the Achilles, particularly at the insertion point. For that they have worked wonderfully. They take a few days of wear to break in and feel comfortable, and then they're quite comfortable. With the closed heel (I also have the Karl model open heel); there is enough stability to stand all day and to walk a considerable distance. They aren't "walking shoes" in terms of comfort, but for my chronic foot problems, they are a wonderful find. I have broad feet and over pronation and generally wear an 11 to leave a bit of room at the heel, but in both the Dansko Professional and the Karl, the predicted 44 was too short; the 45 is perfect for my foot.

Foot and Back Pain Relief - Husband is a chef and was complaining of foot and lower-back pain. As a devoted Dansko fan, I bought him the Dansko Professional to wear in the kitchen. He was skeptical but gave the shoes a try. Out of the box, he said they looked like skis (he wears a 13, bought a 47) but tried them on. In spite of his complaints, he is still wearing the shoes, the lip across the top of the foot is loosening, and he has no more foot and lower-back pain. Thanks Zappos for speedy service.

Dansko Professional - This shoe was very tight going on and felt almost too small. After wearing for two full days they have stretched out a bit. They slip on easier but still are a bit tight across the top of my foot. This shoe is very fitted and actually offers better support than what I am used to- I would probably purchase another pair in the future.

So comfortable - I am not a medical professional, teacher or chef and I love these. I work in an office and have been suffering from plantar fasciitis and generally sore feet and these have been a god send. I wish they were more attractive and less clunky but I guess a good stable shoe has to be solid. I'd give it 5 stars, except for the looks of them. I wear a woman’s 12 and ordered the Men’s 43 (woman’s goes only to 42) and they fit great.