Customer Reviews Dansko Sam

I needed to put away my closed back clogs for the summer, but my foot pain came back. This style from Dansko solved my problem! They are comfortable and give the support of a full clog, but look like a nice summer sandal. Can be worn with shorts or a skirt without looking clunky. I love them!!!

I have had mixed experiences with Dansko in the past. I worked in kitchens for many years, and the Professional (bought secondhand) was way too tight on my high arches. After an excellent experience with the Phoebe clog, which has some elastic at the arch, I decided to try the Sam. These are excellent right out of the box. No blisters, no slipping, no rubbing. The heel seems pretty close if not identical to the rocker of the Pro. I got the tooled brown leather, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Some truly minor issues: the footbed will attract some moisture (since it is soft, not hard like the pro) and the shoes scuff pretty easily. Also, I have pretty average ankles, but I had to start out on the very loosest hole until the ankle strap stretched. My usual size 40 from Dansko was correct for the Sam.

These shoes have been a lifesaver! I am on my feet all day and these shoes are very cute and comfortable. I ordered 2 pairs, and one pair (sand dollar) was very comfortable right out of the box and the other pair (brown floral tooled) needed a little bit of stretching out. I followed the advice of another reviewer and wore thick socks and then heated up the leather with blow dryer and then walked around while leather cooled. Now they are perfect.

Love them! In typical amazing Dansko fashion, they are incredibly comfortable and also look pretty cute. The color lets me wear them with everything. Only complaint is that they have a small piece of fabric connecting the buckle, which in other similar Dansko shoes has been the first thing to wear out/break.

Love these shoes. They are almost as comfy as my Dansko clogs. I do have a wide foot and a high arch, and the strap was a little short for me. But I used an awl to put another hole in it, and know it's fine. The bottom end of the toe that goes across the foot is a little tight, but I'm hoping it stretches. Love the color because it goes with my fair skin. Yeah, the style is granola, but for a granola shoe, it's really cute.

Very cute and very comfy. Gray color goes with everything I wear. I couldn't like them more. However, I was surprised that the base isn't wood. It's a fake wood grain, somewhat rubbery, man-made material. It sure looks like wood though. It's probably what makes them so comfortable and quiet to walk in.

I tried these because I thought they might work well for my wide feet, and they do, but I just don't love how they look on. Because they're kind of chunky, they make my wide feet look even chunkier than they are. I'm not ready for that yet! I'm sending these back and keeping a pair of Worishofers instead (equally comfortable, slightly less bulky).

I ordered sz 39: a little snug (I have a very high instep, so I wear 39 or 40 depending on style). I ret'd it for size 40, so happy to receive it quickly, only it was oddly too big because it was a sz 41 in a sz 40 box- I love the color & fit, summer is almost over- I hope I can get this for the 3rd time... great for when polish is chipped, walking in gravel (no sharp bits under my feet like flip flops do.)

Great shoes! I'm on my feet all day for work and these shoes make it a lot easier. I love the height they give me (I'm 5'1). They are so lightweight and comfy. I also noticed it helps my arch support.

This is an incredibly amazing shoe. Daily wear during the summer -- I like the closed toe, yet the "open" space for the rest of the foot. I don't get a lot of compliments on these, like some of my other Danskos, if they had some of their fun patterns I would go for them. Would also LOVE to see these in a Navy Blue [please, Dansko !? Great for walking, easy hikes I've done this and am sure that the durability and comfort I experienced far outweighed that of the others wearing tennis shoes.

I wear anywhere between a 9 & 10, depending on the brand. Since the 39 was out of stock I ordered the 40. They're perfect!

I'm very pleased to have found this style from Dansko again, as I was previously informed that this particular model had been discontinued-- So, THANK YOU ZAPPOS! Ordering was easy. Delivery was prompt. What more can a busy New Yorker ask for?

I am an RN, former aerobic instructor and ballet pointe dancer, so my right foot has numerous problems. I am very limited to what shoes I can wear. Bought the tan colored model and found I could wear it all day. I have since bought the black. Love the red but they didn't have my size. Great shoe Dansko!

Bought this for a 3 week trip to France. Perfect fit from the start. No breaking in period. Comfort heaven.

I bought the Sam in red, right after I had foot surgery, and they have become my shoes of preference. The arch support is great and I don't even feel it like with many other arch support shoes. I am an artist with chronic back pain so when I chose to wear this shoes to my painting class for three hours they did not disappoint. I am thinking of getting the sand color but I am not sure how light or dark the color actually is.

These shoes/sandals are very comfortable the issue is with the footbed it smells after a few wears then my feet smell! Never had this problem with other Dansko styles and that is a deal breaker.

These are great shoes. They are good for warm weather, but they cover my toes so my feet don't get as dirty. They are also very comfortable. I can walk for hours in them. Another good thing for me is that they don't cut into my feet. I have wide feet with a high instep, and they still fit. The style to me is not super cute, but quite presentable and could be dressed up or down.

I bought this as a summer work shoe during my pregnancy and I love it! The support is unreal- I can stand on my feet all day and have zero soreness. A couple things to make note of: 1. the strap across the front of the ankle took some getting used to. There was some excessive rubbing initially that caused some discomfort, but was alleviated by tightening the straps a little more. 2. The holes that are punched through the straps seem to be off. One shoe must be tightened one more notch than the other to make them even. Not at all a big issue. 3. The sand color that I got is great- it literally matches with everything. But because it is light colored and also suede, it gets dirty super quick especially in a work setting. I have to take a wet towel to them fairly frequently. The support and style are so superb I am giving them a 5 star rating!

I would love these shoes even more if the color matched the photo! They are considerably lighter in person than they appear in the photograph. Perhaps with wear they will darken? Otherwise, they are light and comfortable. Not at all "clunky" as clogs can sometimes be.

I work in a coffee shop, standing for eight hours at a time. I also have terrible arches and usually have to wear prescription orthotics. While these shoes certainly aren't as waterproof as I'd like, they are incredibly comfortable. Once my feet got used to them (a few days of wear) I fell totally in love with them. My feet rarely hurt at the end of a long day now. I even wore them to a wedding last night and after standing and dancing all night, my feet still felt great! They're also soo cute and go with tons of different outfits.

Amazing shoe! Took it straight out of the box to a conference where I do the photography so I am constantly moving and on my feet. Five days on these shoes and only two bandaids where the blister never even got bad. Now that is a comfortable shoe!

So happy with this purchase. Great neutral color. So incredibly comfortable.

Love these. I had been looking at them for a while and they went on sale. Love that. Very comfortable right out of the box, wore them to work with no problems. Zappos thank you for the great service.

A great Mary Jane clog! Super comfortable, decent arch support for my really high arches, and a good wide toe box for my C width tootsies. Doesn't feel clunky or Minnie Mouse. Just cute and comfy.

These are great shoes! I have high arches and stand on my feet in a hospital for full days and these are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They are also very cute (I think) considering just how comfortable they are! I got them in the tan/taupe and wear them all the time, but the brown also looked very nice. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a supportive shoe to run around in or who is on their feet a lot of the day!