Customer Reviews Dansko Mandolin

Perfect casual shoe - The Dansko Mandolin is so pretty, I receive compliments every time I wear them. They beg to be worn with a great pair of jeans. As others have mentioned, there is some slippage in the heels, even when ordering down a half size. I developed blisters on my Achilles tendons the first two times I wore them (hence the four stars for comfort). Now that I have toughened up, they're very comfortable, with well-cushioned footbeds that make long walks a pleasure (even though I have flat feet). The gold embossing on the vamps doesn't hold up very well, unfortunately, but the pattern stamped in the leather is still very visible, so the charm is still there.

Danskos Mandolin shoe - This is a great shoe. I wear them nearly everyday. I am on my feet constantly and these prove to be very comfortable.

Madolin Dansko's - What a great pair of shoes! On my feet all day as a flight attendant, I needed a good pair of shoes. I love these and would recommend them highly for any career! They're cute and a little chunky, but I still find them more feminine than the Dansko clogs I have had before.

Awesome shoe - This shoe is even better in person! The embossed detail is incredible and the shoe feels wonderful with excellent support. Very true to size.

Pretty shoe - Fit seems true to size, I usually wear wide shoes and these feel fine. The shoes have a 1970's look to them and got many complements when I last wore them.

Wide load - Looks great, nice detail on the vamp. But it does feel larger than I expected. The heel is wide and my foot is slipping out of the shoe.

Danskos - These are another great shoe by Dansko. A little dressier than clogs so they go great with dress pants or jeans. So comfy! Zappos customer service was so awesome! I recommend buying from them to everyone. I'm a customer for life!

A better looking work shoe! Once again Zappos comes thru for me. Great service; my shoes came the next day! The Mandolin is a great looking shoe; I'm a flight attendant that flies overseas flights, so comfort is a must. My last pair were Danskos, but these look much dressier. If you haven't worn Danskos, know that the heel will slip when you walk-it's normal. You won't find a sturdier shoe for long days. My last pair lasted two years.

Love this shoe - I love these loafer-style Danskos for looks, & they're great for walking. The only problem is that they pull my socks down a bit, so I can only wear them with snugly fitting socks. That may be a fit issue, but I know it's the correct size for me. Despite this quibble, I've been wearing them a lot--they work well without socks, too. I always have to order Danskos 1/2 size bigger than my usual shoe size, but I'd say these are true to the usual Dansko fit.

Comfort for teachers - I teach school and by the end of the day my feet use to be so sore and tired. I know come home from work with feet that feel great and a shoe that has great class and style with the comfort. I have received so many compliments on them. Thank you!

I love Danskos and knew I would be buying one style or another when I needed a new pair of shoes for work. I wasn't sure about the embossed flower detail on the Mandolin, but decided to go with it and see. Turns out that the design is subtle, which I like. I got compliments on my Danskos from day one! This pair was a little harder to break in than my last pair, but nothing major. I'm very happy with them. Plus, like everyone says, the shipping was so fast, I barely had to wait for them!

Great shoe! I have struggled to find a black shoe I could wear casually for work. I am an elementary teacher, so I am on my feet almost all day. Anything I saw was too dressy or too young. A co-worked recommended Dansko shoes. While searching, I came across this shoe and I love it! It is a little snug, but I dislike when my shoes are too big.

Comfy. After hearing my friend rave about her Dansko’s, I decided to give them a try. I liked the flower motif on these shoes. I have the black and wish that the flowers stood out as much as they do on the brown pair (I purchased brown first, but decided they weren't a dark enough brown). The shoes took a little bit of breaking in time, but then were quite comfortable. I wear them all the time! I'm going to try the Dansko Lotus next.

Great shoe - I purchased this shoe and it is extremely comfortable. I picked the olive color and it doesn't seem to go with anything I wear. I need to go with a more neutral color for the expense of this shoe--I really want to wear it a lot.

Another Great Dansko! I got the bronze brown 'loafers' and they are so practical yet have a special touch of class. I think these will be my European trip walking shoes. I am a true 7M and these seem half to a quarter bigger ( but who's picky?) I just wear slightly thicker socks. WE NEED THESE IN DARK BLUE FOR JEANS PLEASE! Not enough blue shoes for jeans anywhere.

My new favorite shoe! After a few hours of stiffness these shoes are the only shoes I wear to work in. I am a hairdresser and Dansko’s are the best! These fit a little different than my sport clogs but they are dressier and more professional. Wish they didn't have to be quite so clunky but it is a small price to pay for comfort. You need to remember that Dansko’s tend to fit loose in the heel area; this is how they are supposed to fit.

I love the mandolin shoe. In fact I have recommended this shoe and your website to many of my friends. The free shipping both ways really makes your website hassle free. Thank you for your great service.

Awesome shoes - Dansko is the only brand of everyday shoe I will ever wear. I always get numerous compliments on every style I choose. I love these shoes!

Dansko Mandolin - It is a great shoe and it is very comfortable. I have gotten several compliments on how nice they look as well.

Buy a size smaller than you normally wear - I always wear a 39 in every pair of Danskos I have ever worn. This style runs big. I ordered a 39, it was too big. Of course, I sent it back, with out a problem. I just received my 38's today and they fit perfectly. So, my suggestion is, order a size smaller than you normally wear. However, these seem to be the most comfortable Danskos I have ever owned. And they are sooo pretty :)

Love them! Wish I had every color! First day I was on my feet all day, and ended up a little sore. They also feel a little flimsier than some of their loafers in years past. However, when I slide them on now, I feel like I'm wearing house slippers! I love them and wish it were practical to have every color in this style.

Dansko Mandolin - Really great shoe, but even better service from Zappos! Not as comfy as Birkenstock, but comfy for that style of shoe

Beautiful shoe, but didn't work for me... These are beautiful shoes, but unfortunately aren't going to work for me. They seem narrow at the heel and are hard to get on since I have a high in-step. Once on, they kill my heel and when I walk they slip up and down my heel killing it further. If I had the patience and high pain tolerance I could try and break these in a little at a time, but each time I put them on its pure agony. I think my heels are so used to the Dansko clogs and I'm afraid I won't be able to wear regular shoes again! But for the person with the right foot, I'm sure these would be perfect. I love their look. I'm so sad to have to send them back :(

Great shoes!! This is my first pair of Danskos and I couldn't be happier. I have really bad feet, and not only do they give support, they provide great shock absorption with thick rubber bottom. The flower pattern on the top is really quite lovely - the picture doesn't do it justice!!

So comfy! For those who need a higher heel shoe, but can't wear shoes that put a lot of weight on the ball of the foot, these are great! I have a very tough time finding shoes that are comfortable, and these work! My second pair of Dansko, and worth the price. Feel true to size, no break-in time, not bad looking. Only complaint is the weight of the shoe. I travel a lot and heavy shoes don't pack well, but these are worth it for how well they are made.