Customer Reviews Dansko Sally
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71%"Felt true to size"
81%"Felt true to width"
67%"Excellent arch support"
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I usually wear a 7.5 (sometimes smaller in dress shoes, sometimes larger in athletic shoes). I ordered the size 37 and found them too small (my toes touched the end of the shoe. Other than that, the shoe was as expected and I've ordered a larger size.
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They’re quite pretty, for a podiatrist-approved shoe. As with the clogs, my back loves these! I do wish there were just a bit more room for my bunions, but a bit of shoe-stretch helps there. I will be buying more styles of Dansko, given that I must relinquish my other street shoes, at least for everyday wear. My ratings all acknowledge that these are not as cute at my old stilettos nor quite as comfy as they could be, with more bunion room.
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If you are used to wearing Dansko clogs, be aware that these have a different feel to them. They are great shoes, but don't have the extreme comfort level of the clogs. I did blister up a bit on the top of my foot for the first few wears. I would still recommend them, though!
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Overall, I really like the Dansko Sally (I have the Cordovan). They're a little more "clunky" looking in person than in the photos, but still cute and different (there's a seam down the center of the toe). I have a few other styles of Dansko in the same size and the fit is fine, although either my ankles or the straps are two different sizes, making the right strap a little snug. I usually wear these with those little half-socks, but the ankle straps left a stain against my bare skin from the leather dye (which I suspect will diminish with time). I would also caution that these are not as supportive as some of the other Dansko styles.
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I\'m not sure why some reviews say that these run short. Maybe there are variations in each size. I am a size 11 and first ordered a 43 in fear of the shoe running small. I had to send it back for a 42 which fits true. The front of the shoe is a little tight around my foot, but I plan to stretch it out. The length though is perfect. Really cute with a slight funky edge to it. Can be dressed up or down. I got the brown and love the rich color.
Lisa, Zappos Customer,
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Cute, comfortable -
I buy Danksos because of the excellent arch support. These cute little shoes fit the bill, but I am between sizes. I'm usually an 8.5. I ordered these in a 39 and 40. The 39 was too tight (my toes touched the front) and the 40 was far too big. So sad! So it seems like this shoe may run a half size small. I ordered it in the medium brown color and in black - this style is much cuter in brown. In real life the brown is a little lighter than in the photos, but it's still a very nice shade. I can tell that these would require a break in period because where the toe box hits the top of the foot is stiff. It would be somewhat painful the first few weeks, but other reviewers have stated that the leather softens. Seems like I could have made this a staple in my shoe collection if only it had fit.
I'd also recommend:
Finn Comfort
Lisa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I purchased these shoes for work. Generally, I am not a fan of Dansko shoes. They did not have enough cushion in them for me. They seemed to be to hard. This is not the case for the Dansko Sally. When I tried them on, I loved them immediately. My only complaint is that they are a little tight on top of the toe area. This is better now that I have worn them for a while. I normally wear Ariat shoes (they look alot like dansko\'s but with alot more cushion), but I must say I am ordering the Dansko sally in black now. They look great with capris. Alot better than ariats (less clunky). Great shoe!
I'd also recommend:
ariat
Daniels.S, Zappos Customer,
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Love how these look. The leather is a bit stiff so I can't yet wear them for long periods of time. I get blisters on my little toes if I wear them too long. I know they will stretch and break in eventually so I'm keeping them. Great arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love Danskos, and was going to buy the classic "Professional" clog, but my husband said that I looked ridiculous in them (I’m pretty small). He urged me to buy these instead. Well, he was right. These are a great alternative to the clog, as you can dress them both and up and down. The only downside is that I think the classic clog is still the most comfortable. I walked in these for about 25 minutes straight, got blisters, and had to take them off. They also take more breaking in time.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Clarks
Espie S, Zappos Customer,
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Dressy enough to be a work shoe and cute under pants as well as with skirts. Agree with the reviewer that said they are a little short. I normally wear exactly the same size in all Dansko shoes; this one ran just a little smaller than expected. The next size up was too big though I kept these in the smaller size because I never plan to wear a sock with them. They are very comfortable, despite the toe touching, once you get used to it. I wore them multiple days in a row without any rubbing or blisters straight out of the box.
I'd also recommend:
Think!
Megan, Zappos Customer,
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Dansko Sally -
How I wish these had worked! I wear an 8.5 N (40 in the Dansko Professional Narrow, which I LOVE, and 40 in Dansko Margrete, which isn't narrow but the straps keep the Margrete on my feet). The Sally does run narrow, which would be great for my narrow feet, except the Sally also runs short as other reviewers have noted. (My toes touched the end in the 40 so I tried a 41, but that was too floppy on my feet). Also, the top is stiff and the edge dug into my feet as I walked. I love this style, but it just didn't work for me.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko Professional
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Strange sizing, but cute nonetheless -
I'm traveling to Europe this summer and I needed a shoe (NOT my Birkenstocks...) that I could be seen wearing in Paris without standing out as an American. These shoes are actually a little less comfortable than I had expected the front toe part rubs on the side of my foot (and I have VERY narrow, flat feet, plus I ordered a half size up). They're very high quality I can tell that for sure. I would recommend ordering a size up. I normally wear a 7 (37) but had to order a 38 because my toes hit the end when I tried them on in a store. As usual, Zappos was the best. They expedited my shipping for free and I had no problems with them. DEFINITELY order from Zappos for this because the sizing is strange and on another site you'd have to pay for return shipping.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Good shoe, but a little hard at first -
A lovely shoe, well made with a cozy sole. Painful at first though, until the leather loosens a little.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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A really well-crafted shoe. They do run quite narrow, which for me was a thrill, because I have a narrow foot. They also run a bit short. My toe just grazed the inside end of this shoe, which I was not pleased with, though the effect was subtle. I ended up buying a 2-way shoe stretcher to try and elongate the shoe slightly. It helped a little, and I'm hoping they'll get roomier as I wear them more. Since they're only available in whole sizes, I think the next size up would be too swimmy. All in all, I like them enough to buy a second pair (in another color).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Function over Fashion -
These shoes offer extraordinary comfort for those on their feet all day. Very little break-in time needed. The tan vegetable dyed leather is attractive, as is the stitching across the toe, but the tan rubber base has a greenish hue, giving the entire shoe an overtly orthopedic look. A darker, more chocolately colored base would improve the look of this shoe ten-fold. Because of the base to leather clash, I will never wear these with a skirt. They are, however, a back-saver for those walking upon concrete flooring for 12+ hours per day. Purchase these shoes because you need to ensure back and foot health--if you are buying them (the tan, at least) for fashion you will be sorely disappointed. Perhaps the black on black base would be a more attractive choice.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Pick up the kids from school shoes -
Love Danskos in general. Glad they started to streamline the lines more. Now not as clunky.
Leslie, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes. They are more comfortable than other styles of Danskos I have purchased in the past. I had a pair of the Merrie's and a pair of the narrow Professionals. The insoles of the Sally’s are softer and provide a little bit of cushion, more so than the Merrie’s or the Professional. I've had these shoes for only three months, with moderate use, wearing them 3 to 4 times a week for 12 to 13 hours at a time. Last night, the elastic that secures the buckle portion to the shoe came loose and the threads were fraying. I was incredibly disappointed. However, Zappos saved the day and made an exchange arrangement for me and I will hopefully receive the same pair in a few days. Thanks Zappos for having such a great customer service department!
Jean L, Zappos Customer,
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So cute, but these run really short!
Very cute shoe, nice and narrow for my narrow foot/ankle. BUT I went up from my usual 40 to size 41, and they are still really short. Other than that, I like the shoe, too bad it didn't fit! I'm afraid if I go up two sizes, to 42, the ankle will just be way too floppy. Not sure if I want to bother trying the next biggest size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute -
I have two other pairs of Danskos and these are definitely the cutest. They are also much narrower than the clogs, so if you haven't been able to wear clogs you might try these. However, they do take some breaking-in, whereas the others did not...they are pretty stiff in the back and have given me a decent blister. Also, the arch does not seem quite as fantastic as the other two pairs I have, but it still way better than the arch in most other shoes I've worn. Overall, I am very happy with them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Super cute shoes and really comfortable. But, withing a few wearings, the liner pulled up from beneath my toes. Glue will correct, but disappointing in an expensive shoe. I got the butterscotch color in an antique finish and they got dirty quickly. I was hoping for a cuter/warmer weather alternative to my ever-faithful Dansko clogs and am disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I loved that the heel is covered, so I can wear it even if due for a pedicure...but makes my (regular 7.5) foot looks a bit wide as it cuts the width mid-foot. Maybe I'm too sensitive to that, but it does 'cut' the foot where it touches and I think it would have bothered me at the end of the day.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Clarks, Easyspirit
M.E., Zappos Customer,
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I have two other pairs of Danskos that I love. I'd been eyeing these for a few months before I bought them, because they're so cute. The problem is they hurt the top of my feet. I can't wear them two days in a row, because my feet get so sore that my body feels exhausted. Also, they don't walk as smoothly as my other Danskos, and I sound like I'm wearing flippers as I walk down the hall. Cute, yes. Comfy, not as much as I'd like. Also, if you know your European size, go with that. If not, go a size up from what is indicated.
I'd also recommend:
keen
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Bought these at a mall-based store, needed them right away. Pretty comfortable, but like all Danskos, they are wide. I kind of "clop" around when I'm walking which is a little annoying. I like the shoe, it could be a little narrower however. (Wear a size 41, 40 was too short in length for my right foot).
Faith, Zappos Customer,
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Cute shoes. However, after wearing them several times they still give me blisters on my little toes and cut into the top of my foot. I have high arches so this could be the problem.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I'm an optician which means on your feet sales job. I loved every minute of the 6 months I've worn them except that the black is coming off the toe on both shoes. Now it looks more like tan/brown peeking thru. I paid too much for a shoe (which I only wear to and from work) to have defects this early. I'm disappointed and sad...I should also mention I have an extremely high arched foot and I have yet to find anything as comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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