Customer Reviews Dansko Thea

HOW TO STRETCH THEM OUT: Okay, I have amazing news about these shoes. When I got them I LOVED them but they were too tight and narrow. I wore them one day to try and break them in but ended up with huge blisters on the sides of my feet/toes. I was so disappointed and mad that I couldn't send them back and that I had wasted all that money. Then I read online that you can "stretch" out shoes with a hairdryer. I was skeptical, but it works! All you do is wear a pair of thick socks and blast the leather with the hairdryer for about a minute. I moved my feet around a lot to get maximum stretching. Then you walk around in them with the socks on as they cool. I did this process about three times. The leather looks EXACTLY the same and they fit PERFECTLY now. I have worn them all day for the past few days and not a blister in sight! If you order these and they don't fit, don't despair. I have never had a more comfortable pair of shoes and they are so cute. Hope this helps!

Zappos was sold out of these in nude, so I found them on eBay. I have 4 pairs of Swedish Hasbeens and a whole bunch of other amazing shoes, many of them with wooden heels, but I don't wear them much because I'm frequently chasing after my 3 and 6 year old kids. On the rare occasions where I'm picking them up from school in 4 inch heels, I feel a little silly, and it's not too easy/safe to hike hilly playgrounds shlepping their backpacks and lunches and coats (and sometimes them as well). I frequently find myself in my old black Monika Danskos, despite their non-cuteness and the fact that they turn my heels black because they are so comfy. I often fall back on my second pair of Birkenstock Footprints Mary Janes because they are so comfy, I've been known to dance in them for hours on end. I'm mentioning these shoes to demonstrate that even though I buy super cute shoes, I tend to actually only wear ugly ones. However, even though these Dansko's are a bit higher, I think they might be some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. And yes, they are more narrow, but that works for me because they don't feel like they're going to come flying off. If I were dating my husband instead of already married, I'd even wear them to the county fair, knowing they wouldn't fly off on the rides. Who knows, maybe I still will. (He is the guy nice enough to buy me all those other fancy shoes I never wear, after all.) Anyway, I just bought them in black here on Zappos, hope they don't stain my feet. Even if they do, they'll look great with black socks in the fall. But if you do have very wide feet, they're probably not for you. Or put them on with some thin wet socks, and wear them for an hour or so. I've been able to stretch out some snug Frye boots that way. Hope they work for you, they are fab!

I really love, love, love, love the look of this shoe. Alas, the shoe refuses to love me back. This shoe runs narrower than Dansko clogs, and this is enough to bring misery to my wide piggies. Also the heel is higher and narrower at the base, so the resulting gain in altitude is outside my comfort zone. Wish they made this shoe on the clog base--it would be a winner. Sadly sending it back....sigh.

Love these shoes! Comfortable and the color is unique -- a real natural (nude) color, that looks great with denim and I plan on wearing with some cute summer dresses. 37 for a 6.5 fits great. These shoes do run narrow.

My favorite pair of Dansko shoes. Ever. These are sexy and comfortable! Love the nude color for elongating the legs. If you are a Dansko fan, these are a must have. I am a 7 1/2 and always buy a size 38.

Ordered these in my usual 37, which always fits great! These are super narrow, so narrow my foot won't even slide all the way down, making the arch not hit right. They are so cute, though -- I am ordering in a 38 just to see if there's a chance they will work for me.

I am definitely a clog enthusiast, and I was so happy to come across these cute, fancy Danskos to wear to the 3 weddings I'm lined up to attend this summer! When I was hunting around for the best price, I was repeatedly disappointed to see that my normal Dansko size (39; I'm an 8.5 in other shoes) was not available anywhere. I decided to order these in a 40, figuring I could just tighten the heel strap if needed. Then, I read the reviews here, and was worried that even a 40 wouldn't work (my feet are wide at the toes but narrow heels). But they arrived today and I didn't have trouble getting my foot into the shoe, although it does fit closely around the top of my foot. No problem with the other strap as I have low arches, but I can see where it would be tight with high arches. I think the close fit of the toe box prevents my toes from touching the end of the shoe, so my heel is right at the end. But they feel really comfortable at the moment! They are really cushiony and I like the rocker when you walk. The heel is really not that different from regular Danskos. We'll see how they work when I spend an extended period in them. I'll be able to report on that shortly because I don't plan on taking them off anytime soon! They are so cute. I would echo the advice of the other recommenders here, though: order a size up!

What a great shoe! It is incredibly comfortable with the super cushioned molded footbed and the angle of the toe part of the platform makes walking like sitting in a rocking chair. You sort of roll off the front of the toe into your next step. Also they look hip and cool. I will caution those with hardwood floors to slip them off at the door - they are quite noisy, like a wooden clog. I had to go down to a 37 (I usually wear a 38 Dansko). These may not be so great for people with wide feet or high arches because they fit my low arched fairly narrow feet just perfectly.

These shoes are so cute and comfortable that I ordered three colors - black, brown, and red. I wanted green, too but I couldn't get it. I have a closet full of Danskos and normally wear 39 or 40. I have one pair in 39 and two in 40, and the smaller shoe feels like it has better arch support and not really any different width-wise. I have a generous forefoot as one shoe salesman kindly told me, so all shoes are tight. These shoes have an edge right over the widest part of my foot so they do start to pinch by the end of a day. Also, since I'm not used to wearing shoes without socks, my toes are getting blisters after a lot of walking. I have been using my shoe stretcher on them, as well as wearing them, to try to stretch those spots a bit. But generally these are more comfortable than any shoe with a heel, and they meet my requirements of closed toe sandals (so I can wear them at work and walk through the production floor). If I get a chance to get them in green, I will!

Oh, oh, oh! Finally! A pair of Danskos that I can wear! I have a narrow foot - especially in the heel, and Dansko always seems to make their shoes incredibly wide. But these little sandals worked like a charm for me. Plus, they are the cutest things ever and will be perfect with jeans, skirts, and all my green turquoise! Thank you, Dansko, for making these & realizing that not every woman in the world has wide feet! I am thrilled beyond words. Thanks, Zappos, for carrying these & for your usual lightning fast shipping. You so rock!

Super cute shoe - solid rocker heel that is comfortable, you won't even realize the slightly higher heel height. They do run a bit more narrow than the typical Dansko, they would have worked well for me but for a funky issue I seem to have with my pinkie toe, so had to send them back. I usually wear a 38, I ordered both a 38 and 39 but while the 38 was too tight, the 39's were really too large. They will be incredible shoes for someone!

I wear a 7M and these fit well enough; Dansko shoes are usually too wide if they are long enough for my foot. Unfortunately, I had a problem with pressure on the ball of one foot. The shoes are kind of cute, but seemed heavy and clunky, reminding me of Dutch wooden shoes. I am returning them.

I am a physical therapist and hate wearing ugly shoes...but I also have to be sensible. Enter the Dansko Thea. Can I just say, thank you Dansko for branching away from those hideous looking clogs and producing an adorable, versatile and super comfortable shoe. Now, this heel is higher the usual Dansko and wooden so it takes some getting used to...mine took a good month for the leather to break in (my pinky toes were not happy) but now, they fit like a glove. Just say no to sensibly ugly and Yes to sensibly adorable!

I love this shoe style. Normally my shoe size is an 39 (8.5 - 9.0), but in this case in reading all of the previous reviews I decided to order a 40 (9.5 - 10.0), and it was a perfect fit. I have thin feet, therefore on the case of how the width felt for me was just right. I would like this shoe to also come in a navy blue color to order. The comfort and support of this shoe is excellent, and it has a style that can be used with any attire (jean or dress).

Love these comfy and adorable shoes for work. I have lots of Danskos in size 36 (I normally wear 6 to 6.5) but got these in 37 which fit well. The main problem is the shallow toe box doesn't allow my foot to slide all the way down. I've only worn them a day or two but they are great so far. The wide upper strap is particularly cute, I think.

These shoes were perfectly comfortable right out of the box. The support is superb for such a cute and stylish shoe and I like the light and airy feel, relative to my Dansko clogs, which are just a bit to hot and heavy for most summer days. I feel like these are shoes I could walk comfortably for hours in.

I love the design on these shoes. I need closed toe shoes for work but want a little style so this was perfect. They are narrower than any other shoes I've gotten so I hope they give somewhat to make them perfect.

Wow. I own at least a dozen Dansko shoes. These fit so well and are like a push in your step. Nice lift. Normally I cannot wear any height or bend with pressure on the ball of the foot. These shoes have a nice lift that puts your weight back off the ball. Very nice style and look. The color is not as pink as shown, more beige. Nice shoes!

This shoe beat my expectations! I was worried that it might be too high of a heel and would be less comfortable/less supportive than other Dansko shoes. No fear! It fits perfectly, cradles my foot and feels sturdy and stable. Plus, I love the way it looks. I bought it in black. And I would buy it in other colors too.

Perfection! I have a very high instep (the bone on the top of my foot is very tall) and these, like most Danskos, fit really well. They are dressy enough for work or night out, and so comfortable.

I first ordered my normal size 39 which fit but seemed too small to wear all day. I then ordered a size up (40) and they seem to be perfect! Love the fit and style.

These shoes are stylish and comfortable, and offer more arch support than most other Dansko sandals I own. Based on previous reviews, I was surprised to find that they fit perfectly out of the box (I am typically a narrow-ish US 9 or 9.5, and a Dansko 40 is a lovely fit for me). I purchased these in the sand color, and I have worn them nearly daily since receiving a couple of weeks ago. Danskos are the only heels that I have been able to wear since undergoing several reconstructive tib/fib surgeries five years ago - I also have Debby in black and Marta in red, and these (Thea) gets the most complements by far. I am considering purchasing these in the Marine blue as well.

I love these shoes...and get so many compliments on them! Very comfy and very sturdy. I am usually an 8.5-9 and got a size 40. I am glad I did because the 39 would have been too tight for me. Already thinking about other colors to get.

I just received these sandals and they are absolutely gorgeous! I normally wear between 9.5-10 and I ordered the 41s which fit perfectly. You owe it to yourself to own a pair of these babies, not only are they stylish but I cannot believe how comfortable they are. I've been walking around all day with them on and have had no issues. These clog sandals from Dansko will be taking me through Spring and Summer and I'm sure I'll be ordering more in different colors. Love at first sight!

These were my third pair of Theas. I love the style and love the tangerine color. I find them to be very comfortable. They do make a lot of noise when walking on hard surfaces- according to my colleagues they always know when I'm coming. As for size, my other two theas were a perfect fit ( size 41.) This pair though a 41 were a tad larger then my previous pairs of the same size. The difference, however, was slight, so I kept them. I usually wear a 9-9.5, but for this shoe, the 41 fit my foot.