Customer Reviews Dansko Elise

Danskos usually run way to wide for my narrow feet but I was drawn to these shoes because of their looks and how comfortable they appeared to be. I tried on the blue suede ones and after my mouth dropped, hit the floor, and my amazement stopped, I instantly bought them. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever had (and I am 59 years old). Many shoes say they can be worn barefoot but when you try the seams rub, or your heal wants to come out of the shoe -- not with these. I wear these with and without socks and both ways are equally comfortable. I bought my pair from a local department store, but I love buying from Zappos so for any more of these, I will use Zappos in a heartbeat. These are worth every penny. I have them on right now and my feet are singing the happy song.

I love these shoes! I own multiple pairs of Dansko's and usually wear a 43.The 42's did fine in this style. These are a great choice if you want something substantial, but not a running shoe, these are perfect. First day I had them wore them to the Magic Kingdom all day! No feet issues at all.

I have very flat feet and find this shoe a very comfortable sneaker. Firm sole support and soft upper. Width of shoe makes orthotics fit well for added support. Like the lighter weight of the shoe.

Super-cute! The black suede with the purple accents is adorable. The purple accents are quite subtle (much more subtle than the pictures depict). They sent a pair of black and a pair of purple shoestrings with the shoes. I love it with the purple shoestrings! The suede has small vent holes in it for breathability. I was thinking that it would be a much heavier-weight shoe with the suede and that neoprene, but the neoprene is only a narrow collar around the top of the shoe and, as I said before, the suede is perforated. I believe this shoe may also be good for a summer shoe. The shoe fits true to size - I ordered the same size I usually order for athletic shoes, and it was perfect. The toe box is roomy without my foot "swimming" in it. I have a narrow heel, and this shoe slips just slightly, but the slippage is negligible since the shoe has that neoprene collar and the ability to tighten the laces. It has great arch support. I was surprised that the foot bed is not very cushiony, but it is not uncomfortable. I bought this shoe as an alternative to athletic shoes when wearing slacks or jeans and doing a lot of city walking. I think they are going to be perfect!

These shoes are very lightweight and airy. I bought inserts for them because there is not a lot of support and I have high arches. They are almost like a slip on because the shoe strings are low on the foot.

My daughter loves Professional Danskos and hates most tennis shoes. So when I saw these, I knew I had to try them. Success!

Wonderful shoes, they make you walk correctly. A bit heavy and stiff, but bend nicely. Inner turquoise band helps fit greatly. Can actually walk well in these, even with a torn meniscus. I normally wear a wide, but these fit wonderful.

Love them! I pretty much live in Danskos, but these are even better than most. They are wide enough for my foot, they are very light, and they are even quiet when walking. A great shoe to wear all day when on my feet. The color highlight is a great touch. They come with black and purple laces, so I put on the purple (of course!).

Great fit, poor support. Very disappointing. Love Dansko clogs, these do not have the same great support.

These seemed fairly comfortable, but there is a tag on the heel that sticks up and is bothersome. Much more comfortable than Danskos clogs

I'm happy with these shoes. They are comfortable and remarkably stylish. They are a bit wide on my narrow feet but with insoles are just fine.

In a word "loose"! These slide right off the back of your ankles. Comfortable on the soles but if they don't stay on, no use for them.

I was looking for a comfort walking black shoe to wear for an upcoming NYC trip. This shoe fit the bill. It's comfortable, and I've been wearing it to "break it in" and have found it's perfect right out of the box, no break in time needed. I have horrible feet with many problems including fallen arches (flat feet, requiring a good arch support), and hammer toes (requiring a roomy toe box). These shoes will work great for me with a lot of walking.

I have these sneakers in the grey and turquoise and love them. These seem to be an older style and there are some differences. They are more narrow and the inner sole is not as soft.

For a sneaker, this shoe has almost no cushion or height in the sole. I was particularly surprised about this from a Dansko shoe. I inserted an extra insole and it is very comfortable, but I am short and do kind of miss the extra inch or two sneaker soles usually give me.

These shoes seem to run slightly larger than the Dansko professional clogs that I know and love. I ordered the 39, my usual size. They seem wider than a medium, and my heel slips out, but there is plenty of toe room. I like the sleeve; however, it does not make the fit more secure. I need to size down - like the cushioned sole very much!

I bought these to heal in before a trip that will include lots of walking. I wear the to walk the dogs everyday too. So far so good!

Not my favorite Dansko. I've been a fan of the clogs for years, so I was disappointed with the lack of support in this shoe. The foot bed feels very flat. I notice my back hurts after walking for any length of time in these shoes. There's just not enough cushion and support. Dansko does the clogs best!

These are very comfortable. I wear orthotics and have a lot of trouble with feet; plantar faciitis and falling arches. These worked for me. The toe box IS very large, so be prepared to wear bigger socks, but the shoe is quite comfortable and good for walking.

Wow, these shoes are comfortable! My feet are wide at the toes and narrow at the heel and this shoe fits wonderfully right out of the box. They are very lightweight and have little support but I've walked many miles in them with no problem. Despite being suede, they hold up to damp conditions, too, as they are scotch guarded. My only quibble with them is that they look a bit geriatric for my tastes. They also get little pebbles stuck in the tread a lot and it's tough to get them out. The sole is a bit sticky, which is awesome on slippery driveways and sidewalks, but does mean you squeak a bit across wood floors. Overall, the comfort wins me over. They are as comfy as sneakers but a step up in looks (so long as you don't mind looking a bit older!).

They came with brown shoe laces too. Feet don't slide in them as they do in the clog style Dansko. The arch support is softer and conforms to foot, however does not have a rear-foot post built in. So if you have ankles that roll in when standing, the support in these shoes do not prevent that from happening as they do in the clog style.

Just received two pairs of these and love them! At first I thought they were too big, but in the past if I've tried to go down a size with Danskos my toes are too near the tip of the shoe. Plus these will allow for thicker socks in the winter. They are very comfortable, although a little more cushion on the front half of the sole would be nice. I'm sure I will wear them a lot!

Disappointingly, for me there is a sizing issue. I am pretty much true 10.5. The 40 (9.5-10) is definitely too tight, but the 41 (10.5-11) is just a bit too big all around. They'd fit okay with thick socks, but if the shoes stretch at all with wear, they're going to be too loose. What a shame, as the style is exactly what I'm looking for (casual, but dressier than a sneaker) and the slate color is a great neutral that could go with all kinds of dark pants and jeans. The only other minor downsides for me were: they could use a bit more padding and arch support. I disliked the bright neoprene liner.

Excellent shoe to move away from the non-bendable sole of the clog. I had to go down one full size (40 to 39) and the toe box felt great. There seems to be slightly less arch support when I compare them to the clog version of Danskos.

Great comfortable shoe. I wear Dansko clogs for the arch support, but clogs are not great on uneven ground. I was happy to see Dansko had created a lace-up walking shoe.