Customer Reviews Dansko Sam

I like these a lot, typical Dansko quality! They are not my most comfortable Dansko shoes and my big toes rub the front of the shoe and not matter how tight I make the ankle strap. But they are good for my daily walks to work and maybe will be more comfy after they are broken in a bit. I wouldn't order these again but would definitely try another Dansko style.

Hmm. I really want to love these shoes, but I'm still thinking about them. Actually, I DO love the upper, cute style and interesting color. BUT the sole is my issue. I don't know why Dansko couldn't have just done one of their regular tan rubber soles with the "wood" texture pressed into it. Instead this shoe has a squishier base with a cheap looking wood design like printed on it. I guess from a few feet away, you wouldn't see it, but up close it looks cartoonish. I haven't worn these yet so I'm still deciding if the good part of the upper outweighs how I feel about the lower part.

I wear a WW in width, and while these aren't marked as wide shoes, they do fit, although I had to go up a size to be comfortable. They pinch the tops of my feet a little after they've been worn for a while and my feet swell naturally, but it's not intolerable and may go away as they break in. The footbed is very comfortable. I have lingering plantar fasciitis, and it isn't aggravated at all when wearing these and my feet feel secure and don't slip.

I have admired Dansko shoes for a while. I don't have any terrible foot problems, but I have a high arch and try to avoid having any pressure against the top of my foot. These fit the bill there. They aren't very stylish, but I wear them every so often anyway. They are a good in between/simple shoe. I guess I just don't love them as much as I'd hoped to.

I have purchased many Dansko shoes for my sister who has to stand for long periods of time albeit behind a counter and she absolutely loves these shoes. While I know that the support is great for this brand, they lack style for the office space for a career woman. When is Dansko going to expand its customer base?

These shoes feature the highly sought after combination of cute and comfy. I like that they hide my icky toenail fungus toe and yet have a summer look/feel. I've been struggling with a sore foot for a year and was worried that I might not be able to wear these, but I am so happy to report that they are very comfortable for walking and standing. I do kick them off when I'm home because I do feel like they are a little heavy. I feel this way about all shoes, preferring the feel of bare feet. I wear these without hose and have no feet-stick-to-the-material issues. My best size is 5C, which is very hard to find. These are a 36 and fit well. I have worn these with a dress, which is an okay look. I love how they look with capris.

If you have big ankles the strap may be a little tight for you. Otherwise, I love these shoes! Typical danskos, comfy from the time you put them on till you take them off. Great for work.

Great shoe with classic Dansko quality and comfort. I wear it out and to work. Couple things- this shoe let's off a strange smell (previous to having my feet in them or using them and it kind of smells like dog poo- pretty sure it is the sole giving off a gas from production and very strange. Also occasionally I have gotten some rubbing on the toe box if it is hot out and my feet sweat. All around still a great shoe and the color is nice too- goes with lighter clothes.

Loved this shoe. Just too large in the footbed. Tried to add an insole unsuccessfully. Normally wear a medium size. Back to my favorite fit the Sandi. Thanks.

These shoes are actually quite cute, and the comfort level is great except for one tiny thing on me. On the top of my foot there is a little bumpy bone at the base of my pinky toe (well, maybe on everyone's foot). These shoes dig directly into that bumpy bone, especially on the left foot. I don't think it's bad enough to send them back because they are cute and provide nice height and very comfortable otherwise. I'm hoping they'll be broken in enough eventually to stop digging so noticeably into that bone.

I should give these a 5 star, they are all-day comfortable for 90% of my foot. They are somewhat tight across the tops of my toes but I'm hoping the leather will stretch. I feel they are very stylish, I wear them everywhere.

I get tons of compliments and they are super comfortable. But the sand dollar gets stained so easily. It is a really light color. I wish I thought of this before I bought them.

Lovely shoe! I picked up the Sand Dollar color and it just wasn't the right tone for me - it looked more like a pantyhose color than a sand dollar, ha. But the style, oh my gosh. So comfortable! Soft on the interior, a cute design for someone looking for a shoe with that classic awesome Dansko sole that's a little stylish. I ended up having to return for a different color but I know they will not require any break-in time at all! Great buy. I wish they came in more colors!

As usual, great looking, great fitting, comfortable shoes from Dansko. My black pair are a little duller looking than expected (as in color/finish) but still good. Also, these are cut a little tighter across the top than my last pair of sandals, but no chafing--just taking a little getting used to. I will wear these and my brown sandals from Dansko all summer!

I work in a hospital and wanted shoes I could be in all day. I have very flat arches in my feet and need good arch support, otherwise my knees and lower back feel it by the end of the day. These shoes really provided good support. They are not soft and cushy, but they do help provide structure for your foot so they don't feel so taxed by the end of the day. I will say though that both of my pinky toes get squished and are pretty sore after a few hours. I have really narrow feet so I'm not sure why this is happening. I keep wearing them hoping that breaking them in will help. I hope it does because I spent a good chunk of change on these and I intend to wear them for a long time!

Was very comfortable for 2 hours, for this person with very bad feet. After 2 hours it started to feel pressure at certain bony points that grew very uncomfortable very fast. I also realized that for me it was a must to wear thicker socks with it -- the skin is kind of hard and stiff and rubs in the wrong places. Still, overall, knowing how hard it is for me to find anything remotely comfortable that is not outright ugly on me -- this was a fine experience.

I ordered 2 sizes because I run between a 39 and 1 40 depending on the style. The 39 alittle small, the 40 fit great. Love the color.

This style runs small. I wear a 38 in Dansko clogs and this is an entire size too small. My toes were hitting the end of the shoe and my heel nearly hanging off. Order a size up.

Like many of Dansko's shoes, the Sam is ugly. But boy is it comfortable! I wear it mainly with pants, particularly that time of year when it's too warm for socks, but not warm enough for sandals. The chief drawback to Dansko's shoes is there's only one width, but they seem to be cut generously enough so that they fit my big, wide feet.

Dansko, looks like I'm going to have to give up on you. I love clogs and have tried on many of your styles, but have never been able to wear them because they refuse to fit my long, size 9.5-10 narrow feet. My true size is 10AA, but since cute narrow shoes are so hard to find, I compromise by buying 9.5B, and that usually works. But not with Danskos. The design of this shoe is exactly my style, a two-piece ankle strap. I'm able to adjust the ankle strap to perfect fit, but the toe box is too roomy and rubs my skinny foot on top and on both sides. I just finished trying them on and now I have to send them straight back. Please, Dansko. Please! Make this shoe to fit narrow feet. I hate returning something that looks so right yet fits so wrong.

These shoes are comfortable and they met the criteria for my office. I needed a safe, closed toe shoe that still gave me a little lift because I'm so short. The only thing I don't like about this shoe is that my socks show on the top of the shoe. My pants are usually fairly long and I usually wear a clog. I guess it's just the style. The Dansko clog is too tight across the top of my foot so this was a better fit for me, but I don't like my sock to show between the shoe and my pants.

I was a Dansko virgin until I took the plunge and bought the "Sam" in brown. It's one of the only shoes (outside of riding boots, flip flops, and sneakers) that I can wear on my whole commute standing on the train, all day long, and then home again. The foot support is excellent, and unlike many other Danskos, the ankle strap prevents it from flipping off of the back of your heel. I'm a 10.5, and ordered the 41, which was perfect. If I were a true 11, the 41 might have been a bit short. In terms of style, Danskos are never going to be the fashionista's choice, but the Sam is one of the better options. It has a clog look without being Clog. I wear it with pants and casual skirts, though I can't wait to try it with tights for the fall!

I have wide feet, I found this shoe to be comfortable with the once exception around the brim of the shoe was a litte tight for my wide foot and become uncomfortable as I went throught the day. If you are a medium-width this shoe should be comfortable for you. The shoe also makes your foot look bigger.

I love these shoes. Like all Danskos, they offer solid construction, firm support and supple leather. I particularly like that there is no inner stitching or bumps on the ankle straps or insole that would chafe. The straps are adjustable so it is easy to slip on and the closed toe design is work-friendly. Oh, and the style is relatively cute. Being pregnant, I ordered one size up from my usual and these shoes are necessities. No more sore feet!