Customer Reviews Dansko Professional

I have a pair of Pro's that I bought about 5 years ago - they were finally worn out - About a year ago I started working part time in a grocery store kitchen where I am on my feet on concrete with slippery surfaces. I bought 3 pairs of "kitchen" approved or highly rated shoes - My feet were miserable. One day in desperation I wore my Dansko's. Ahhhh, I wore them every day since. I was actually surprised to learn they had the skid proof sole my employer required. Came time for a new pair, I ordered up the exact same style/size as I had. When they arrived I could not even get my foot into them, they were so narrow and tight. I immediately ordered a wide and then chewed my nails until they arrived. If these didn't fit, I was back to square one and was very nervous. The wide fit perfect, no break in time needed, I slipped them on and headed off for a 8 hour shift. I am not going to say my feet don't hurt at the end of 8 hours standing on a concrete floor because they do. However, the big difference is my legs, knees and hips don't hurt and once home with a chance to relax a bit, the feet no longer hurt. Gone are the hours of aching feet. I have Plantar issues as well and these shoes are a lifesaver.

These are not sexy shoes. They will get you noticed, if only because you'll suddenly be two inches taller. They do not travel well; they're heavy, and they'll take up a lot of space in your suitcase. But you can stand and walk in them all day long. For some reason, your back and your legs will love them. This is why you see so many doctors and nurses wearing Danskos. You can also navigate most puddles easily, given that the leather part of the shoe is sitting on top of the thick rubber sole. If style is your biggest concern, these shoes may not make you happy. But if you want to feel great at the end of the day, check them out. Plus, they look pretty good with skinny black jeans, and a tweed wool cape.

These were amazing for my feet and surprisingly cute. I have plantar fasciitis, and at a time when nothing else helped, these shoes made everything feel better very quickly. However, it is a very individual issue, and where I am in it right now means they don’t work for me as well at the moment. As near as I can tell, they have great arch support for me as someone with a high but very flexible arch. My podiatrist told me that some people with high arches but less flexible feet instead find them painful and tiring, but I found them really great. The first issue I ran into is that while the heel height lessens the stress on the plantar tendon, it can lead to tighter calf muscles, which probably helped cause the issue to begin with. This does not have to be a bad thing, just remember to keep doing your stretches even though there is less pain! But my main goal currently is to get rid of the already existing inflammation, so a highly padded and lightweight sneaker is better for me. These clogs help keep my feet in the position that will prevent plantar fasciitis from returning, but while they are lighter and more shock absorbing than the average clog, they are not as good for rehabilitation as some sneakers. I am looking forward to returning to them once my current issue heals. I found these clogs surprisingly attractive with many different types of outfits. They are a little clunky (and my feet are quite large to begin with), but it looks intentional and even stylish instead of like you are wearing clown shoes. I have had foot issues off and on since I was a child, and I am used to having to wear clunky athletic shoes to resolve them, which doesn’t always look great with skinny jeans or dresses. It was nice to find comfortable shoes that are less casual.

I have extremely wide feet - I take a 4E or more in every shoe I've ever worn. And I have high insteps as well! Never tried Dansko before, but was tempted to try them based on the great reviews. But I can just barely get my feet into these (ordered size 38 Wide); not only is there very uncomfortable pressure on my pinky toes, there is extreme pressure on my instep. Regretfully returning them. I believe if I had slightly less wide feet and/or a less high instep, they'd fit great. If you have a 2E or less width, or a D/E and a somewhat high instep, these would likely fit you well.

I know they're not super stylish, but Dansko clogs are my go-to because they are so comfortable. I commute to work on foot and Dansko clogs are the perfect walking shoe for me. The soles do wear down from walking and I have to order a new pair at least once a year (every nine months would probably be better). I ordered the blueberry color most recently and it's a nice change from black or brown. It's a very dark blue - almost black - so the color isn't jarring.

Wonderful shoes! This is my 4th pair of Dansko Professional shoes. The arch support is good with a rise in the arch area. No need to place my custom orthotics in this shoe. The fit is perfect in the toe box and in the overall shoe width (medium) and length. I wear size 9.5 and ordered size 40. This shoe style characteristically does not hug and bind the foot without socks. Sometimes I wear sport socks that cover just the heel and toe showing minimally above the shoe. In the colder winter months I wear Smartwool socks that end above the ankle. No sock, sport sock or regular sock, all works with this shoe. The gorgeous slightly distressed camel brown color is more for Spring and goes great with khaki, green and beige pants and classic purses like Dooney and Bourke and Coach. In addition to the comfort and better posture when wearing these shoes, I love standing an inch or two taller.

Regular shoe size is 9.5/10, I am a 41 Dansko, so I ordered a 41 Zappo. It was too big

I have been wearing Dansko clogs for 15 - 20 years. I am happy they still make this style in brown oiled, as it is now the only Dansko clog I can wear. A few years ago, Dansko changed the cut in their shoes and now they are much smaller. I have a small, wide foot and cannot wear the brand any more except these. I only wish they made this in black oiled. I wear these shoes almost every day for about two years, then the sole splits and I buy another pair.

Super comfortable and felt true to size. These are my third or fourth pair of Danskos and I absolutely love them. I usually wear a size 6 or 6.5, and the size 36 in Danskos fits me perfectly.

I just ordered my usual size 40 and it is at least a 1/2 size bigger than my other Dansko clogs. I have multiple Dansko shoes and have never had trouble with the fit of a size 40. Zappos makes returning as easy as can be, but it's still a trip to the post office. In other news, I love Danskos. I'm sure once I get the right size I'll love these, too. Just be warned it seems the clogs are bigger this year.

Love the shoes and the price. Shipped quickly and look great on my husbands feet. These are the best shoes to wear when you are on your feet all day like my chef husband is.

I love these shoes. I work in a kitchen and stand for 8 hours a day. These shoes provide the support I need in my feet, legs, and lower back.

This shoe is really worth the extra money. I recently developed plantar fasciitis in one of my heels and needed to start wearing a better shoe. I have worn these all day, much of it standing and walking and my feet have been incredibly comfortable. Zappos prices are hard to beat and I am very satisfied.

SANITA v. DANSKO: I had tried three pairs of Sanita clogs after hearing they were the "original" clog manufacturers. Unfortunately, two of the three pairs seemed poorly made, with uneven staples, leather sticking out of the sole, etc. They also seemed to run narrow, even the "wide" width, causing me to return the third pair. I tried a pair of Danskos and got it right the first try! Danskos seem to run a little wider than the Sanitas. Plus, the pair that I received was visibly better manufactured than the Sanitas; staples were even, no leather was bunched up, etc. We'll see how they hold up with lots of wear. I have a "desk" job, but since I have a standing desk, I'm on my feet all day. These have good arch support and help me stand up straight. I have a feeling these will be my go-to shoes! Only 4 stars for comfort since the sole is not cushy (might get an inexpensive set of cushy insoles).

After ordering several pairs of "narrow" clogs, I am convinced the quality has suffered in recent years, but also the clogs are bigger than they used to be. I order my normal size and I feel like Mini Mouse. I have a couple of older pairs I wear in the garden and they are definitely smaller and more narrow than the new clogs. The new clogs also wear out faster, scuff easier. So disappointed Dansko!!

The Dansko Professional clog is my go-to footwear, particularly in the winter, so I was surprised that in this green color, the fit was bigger than usual. Might work with thicker socks, but I was looking for a new color with a familiar fit.

I loved the color of the leather- the bone tan color was gorgeous. However the shoes were a half size or more too large and they weren't flattering on my skin tone.

I had a pair of these that I got several years ago. I actually got them at the Walking Store. They were a little different in style, but they fit more like a narrow than these do.

Remember when Dansko clogs were comfortable? These are narrow and don’t feel like a 39. They never seem to break in, leave marks on my feet and some the leather on the trim is wearing off.

That's the deal with Dansko's! Great shoes but every pair is a little bit different. I have worn them for YEARS and they are my favorite shoes. But these were unfortunate -- same size as I always wear, but tight over the instep and too long in the heel. I could stick a couple fingers in the shoe between it and my foot. So sad -- they are beautiful shoes!

I’ve bought Dansko clogs for years. I’ve also noticed they are getting smaller and narrower. So I bought the Dansko Professional in oiled black leather, wide width. They were narrower than the regular width I bought two months ago. I mean, what’s up with that? I compared them side by side. These are not wide width at all. Honestly, very disappointed that it’s not true to size anymore.

I had previously written that these were a size too big but there is supposed to be a gap in the back. Thats how they fit. They don’t fall off my feet when I walk but it is difficult to get used to since most shoes aren’t like that. It also does require some break in period. They are beautiful shoes. I love the black tooled color. The only reason Im knocking off one stsr is because of the breakin period but other than that I love them. The shoes look like an art piece. Order your true size because if you order a size down your toes will cram

I've been wearing Dansko Professional clogs almost every day for 25 years. Size 38. I bought two new pairs last week and had to return them. Something changed in the sizing and they were just too long. Not the normal clog fit where your heel moves around and can go up and down - it seemed like Dansko changed something about the sizing. I had purchased in two different colors and both were too big. If you are reading this Dansko, would be great to return to the original fit!

I’ve always been a solid 38 in Dansko, so I was surprised by how floppy and oversized these felt. I was stepping out of them when I walked. Did Dansko change their fit? Going to try a 37 and hope for the best. Unfortunately the two colors I want are sold out. Fingers crossed they’re back in stock soon!