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Rating Summmary:

318 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

61%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

10%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

7%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

6%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

71%"Felt true to size"

83%"Felt true to width"

71%"Excellent arch support"

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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
I love Dansko shoes, the style is very cute, but I had to return the Dansko Solstice - it was uncomfortable for me to wear - pinching my feet. I wore them around the house hoping they would feel better, but they never did.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Love the look of these shoes, but sadly have to return them. Based on other reviews, I hoped they would fit my narrow foot. I normally wear a size 6, but because several reviews said they run small, ordered a 37. About an inch too long and much too wide. Unfortunately, Zappos is currently out of stock on the color I want in a 36.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Verified Purchase
Just received my Danskos (Solstice)and unfortunately I have returned them. Here is my opinion of the pros and cons: Pros- nice looking shoe, flattering on foot. Cons- foot slips out of heel while walking and back of shoe rubs on my heels (without socks on). So I decided that I was going to spend some time in them with socks on just walking around (inside) my house. Putting socks on helped with making the rubbing on the back of my heels not feel as bad (but shoes did continue to rub and foot still slipped out); however, after only like 30 steps the shoes started pulling my socks down, and my socks started to get all bunched up under my heel and on top of my foot. Obviously, that isn\'t comfortable. (Not to mention it looks ridiculous!) I believe someone else mentioned in another review that her socks were also pulled down when wearing these shoes. As far as being too narrow as others have mentioned, this was not a problem for me as my feet lean towards being a little on the slender/narrow side. So, if your foot isn\'t more on the narrow side then these shoes may be too narrow for you. Personally, I do not agree with buying a size larger than you would normally wear b/c then you run the risk of the shoe being too large and not serving you well. I believe if the shoe is made properly to begin with then one shouldn\'t have to wear an off size. One more thing, I mentioned that the shoes looked nice on my feet; however, they do tend to favor a Swedish/wooden clog look with a curled up toe. :-) That in itself might be a turn-off for some? Let me just say this about Zappos...they ROCK!!! they are the absolute best store to order from online period!!! Their customer service beats the competition hands down and their return policy is so incredibly generous! Good luck with your Dansko purchase and I hope my little review helped.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
These are nice looking shoes, but my socks scooch down into my shoe. Not after wearing for awhile, but immediately. I've put a heel pad in them, insoles and haven't found anything that works. If they were a half size smaller, they would be too tight. These are very expensive shoes to not wear.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I normally enjoy DANSKO shoes but this particular pair of shoes failed in the wear and tear department. I did not have them very long, less than 6 months when the scuff was apparent, the button has no more 'black' on them - all in all they look like I marched through the woods everyday when in fact, I wore them out an about shopping. Not happy with these at all. I no longer can wear them unless I either use black shoe polish or at this point, may relegate them to the garden. When I wrote DANSKO about them, they did nothing. I am pretty unhappy with the company as well as with this particular pair of shoes. DISAPPOINTMENT. I cannot recommend these shoes because of this experience.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
My first pair of Danskos lasted for three years of consistent hospital use, so I had high hope for this pair. Unfortunately, they aren't the same leather as normal Danskos after only a few weeks of wearing them they started to develop very noticeable scuff marks that are difficult to cover up. Then after having the shoes only a couple months one of the buttons popped off.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
My first pair of Danskos lasted for three years of consistent hospital use, so I had high hope for this pair. Unfortunately, they aren't the same leather as normal Danskos after only a few weeks of wearing them they started to develop very noticeable scuff marks that are difficult to cover up. Then after having the shoes only a couple months one of the buttons popped off.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
The material on this shoe is not the same as other Dansko's. It easily scuffs (I have a black pair)and they became ugly quickly. Thankfully my black Sharpie marker covered the scuff marks well. However, today the button popped off with no hope of repair. Very disappointed in this shoe - I have never had a bad pair of Dansko's with the exception of this shoe.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Not a great shoe, buttons will fall off. Zappos was amazing about returning the shoes.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
The style of these shoes is cute, but they look and feel extremely cheap. They are comfortable for standing as long as you don't move at all. When you walk, they are stiff like wooden soled shoes. I live in NYC and walk a lot, so I returned these and ordered a pair of Sanita's which I hope will be more comfortable. I will never order Dansko again.
I'd also recommend:
Sanita, Clarks
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I bought these because they were narrower and a bit less clunky than the classics. The toe scuffed immediately, and the surface wouldn't accept polish, so they looked bad almost from day one. The side decorative button fell off, too. I'd always had good luck and long wear with Dansko, and these were a big disappointment.
I'd also recommend:
Sanita!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Well. This was my third Dansko shoe. I had owned two pairs of Dansko professional, which I wore them for ages before they started to look really old. This one is looking awful after only a few months. A lot of scratches on the leather, a lot of cracks, one of the buttons fell. Spending this price, you expect a quality item. This is not a durable shoe.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
While these are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, right out of the box, and I find them very versatile, I would not recommend that others purchase them. The leather is extremely fragile. I have had the shoes for about 1 month, and the leather looks more beat up already than the leather on the 2 year old pair of Clarks clogs/slides that I wanted to replace with these shoes. I have not done anything unusual--I've worn them to work, to restaurants and to walk on sidewalks. They already have a deep gouge, several deep scratches and many scuffs. I was not aware of when any of this happened--I have done nothing unusual while wearing these shoes. Now I am paranoid about letting my feet bump up against ANYTHING while I am wearing these inexplicably fragile shoes. This is my first pair of Danksos, and will be my last. I don't expect to spend this much for a pair of shoes and have them be made of inferior materials.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Merrell, Earth
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Verified Purchase
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Beware! As with some other reviewers, the button popped off after a couple weeks of normal wear. The finish on the toe scuffed after about a week, and though I polished the shoe, it faded to gray again after a day's wear. I wore them pretty gently, just to work and back, and they shouldn't look this way. I am surprised at the low quality of these shoes, and suggest you look for another style! Fit on this is a bit narrower than usual - took a little time to break in, but was fine. Zappos' customer service is stellar as usual; they're taking these back with free shipping. I'll be buying from here again, just might be looking at other brands for a while.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Do not buy this shoe. I bought these from a store, not Zappos like I usually do. The button snapped off and was lost. I could not repair it. I will be leery of anything Dansko puts out from now on and this was my 4th pair of Danskos.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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There is something amiss with the conversion of the European to US sizes. I ordered the 43, which is listed as a 12.5/13 women's US size, and these were at least a size too small. I know that I normally wear a 12-12.5, so these should have been well within the right range for me according to the listed size. I have had this problem with Danskos in the past as well. I really don't recommend ordering these online, because of the serious sizing issue. I had to return them and Zappos was fabulous about the return, but what a hassle!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Worst danskos ever! These are the first Danskos I've ever had problems with. They gave me blisters on both heels and on the toes on my right foot. There is a ridge at the back of the shoe that was extremely irritating to my foot.
I'd also recommend:
I usually love Danskos!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I wore the heck out of my last pair of Danskos, till the heel cup shined! I was excited to get these new ones; the added arch support felt terrific. About a month later, they still feel terrific, but the leather is cheap. It scuffs if you look at it funny. Bottom line: I'm sad to report that I would not recommend these to a friend. I'll be contacting Dansko for a refund.
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