Customer Reviews Dansko Professional

I bought these on the recommendations of my podiatrist as I have hallux rigiditis. She said I would not need to wear orthotics if I got these. I told her I was going to get the Dansko style with the back (not the clog style). These shoes looked great, however, as soon as I put my foot into one of them, the upper part pressed tightly against my instep and into my toe problem. Thankfully, Zappos is great about returns and I was told I could even wear them to see if they would feel better after having them on awhile. I took them to work (didn't wear them on the street, only on the carpet at work). I had to take them off after an hour. I had a deep groove indent on the top of my foot, on my hallux rigidis and my feet hurt. They also felt, strangely enough, although they were the correct size, as if my heel was lifting out of them. I then ordered the clog style. So far, and I have only worn them to work on carpet one day for a few hours, they seem to fit better. I will wear them one more day at work next week before making the decision. They are nice looking shoes, but with a foot issue they are supposed to help with, I am not sure I can make the investment they cost when I am not sure they will help me, and not cause more problems. I am grateful Zappos has the excellent return policy.

Just not comfortable. I was excited to have a pair of Dansko clogs because of the reviews of all-day comfort and style. For me, however, they did not feel comfortable...they felt like a wooden block on my foot.

I have an old pair of narrows that feel narrower after 6 years than these do new.

This is the third pair of Dansko Professionals in Black Patent that I have. I ordered the same size as always 40 N (Narrow) and these are very wide and sloppy, even compared to my old pair which is several years old. I ordered a second pair that fit differently but still feel sloppy. I ordered a black cabrio pair in the same size and they are spot on perfect. I have non-unions and neuromas in my feet and Dansko Professionals are great for me. I wish that they made more colors in narrows!

I've worn these Dansko clogs in the same size for years. This is the first time I'm returning this style because of the poor fit. Oddly, the Wide is actually narrower in the toebox than my regular width and too wide in the back making me almost slip out of the shoe completely when I walk. Whatever changes Dansko has made a once-great shoe just another ill-fitting and misshapen shoe. Very disappointed.

I work in a restaurant 50+ hours a week and all my coworkers raved about these shoes. I wanted to like them and have been trying to break them in. I'm sure this works for a lot of people but maybe find a place to try them on before buying.

I agree with those who are disappointed by what appears to be a decline in Dansko leather quality. Bought the "honey distressed." It doesn't show in the photo, but the tips are in a burnished style (darker than the rest) and because of the leather quality, the effect looks fake, like plastic. These are going back.

Since Dansko is now made elsewhere, nothing is the same size or fit. I have a pair of professionals from a few years ago that are wonderful. I have tried almost every size and width and cannot wear any of the new clogs. The top of the clog is too tight on my foot, even with the wide. A larger size is much too long. Very unfortunate but will have to find another brand.

I have been buying Dansko since 1999. I was excited to own this color combination upon ordering. Unfortunately, the sizing seems too have changed and grown larger, or at least wider. I swim in them now, even with socks, but the size down is too short. I have tried narrows, but not being a true narrow, they are too constricting for my high arches. It is hard to say goodbye to an old friend, but it's the end of the road, Dansko.

What did they do to Danskos?! This pair is clearly larger than the other pair - same model, different color. And the arch is much less supportive. Overall quality feels much less than the past, even on first wear. 15 years of loving the Dansko Professional... and this newest shoe is going back.

I have been wearing these clogs for years and love them: sturdy, comfortable, long lasting. I am a teacher and on my feet all day. Huge bummer to reorder a new pair this time around and learn the hard way that the left shoe is significantly narrower than the right in the pair I was sent. Back they go! Will reorder a new pair, but the hassle defeats the purpose of speedy online ordering.

These are much yellower in tone than the pictures show, I was hoping for something a bit more like worn caramel but they're more like.....honey dijon?

This is the second pair of these Dansko clogs that I have tried. Both were in my normal Dansko size: 38M, and both had the same problem: Way too loose across the instep and way too wide in the heel. I LOVED the look of the Stone color, so after returning the first pair to a different vendor (starts with N), I ordered from Zappos thinking the first try was a fluke. The answer is NO--that's the way these fit. I tried to order a narrow width but my size was out-of-stock. I'm not a newbie to Dansko--I have about 10 pair of clogs from them, all 38M. These are definitely different in how they were constructed. Guess I'll just give up on this incarnation of the Professional.

The sizing has changed! I've been a loyal Dansko customer for over 10 years and have always wore a size 38. If I saw a cute pair, I'd just place an order and they fit, easy-peasy! This year, I've tried 3 different styles (2 different felt pro styles and 1 Professional). In all I've returned 6 pairs trying to find one that worked! They all felt at least a 1/2 size too big. I know my feet haven't shrunk...if anything they've grown a little! In a desperate attempt to find shoes I bought a pair of Sanita...and they fit! Finally! I hope Dansko will correct their sizing, maybe in a few years I'll try again. As for the black tooled style. I wish they had fit, they're cute!

i tried this on in two sizes and one was too small and the other too large. i couldnt find the perfect fit.

I am so disappointed with this latest Dansko Professional I have been wearing these same shoes, ordered from Zappos for 20 years. This last pair was much smaller than usually, the leather was duller, and the shoe felt stiffer. I noticed that this clog was made in China while my last pair was made in Italy. I hope Zappos has not tried to cut cost and diminish their product.

They are very comfortable but the patent wears off the toes after some time and then they look terrible. I would not buy the patent. I am a size 7 with a slightly wider foot so I bought the 7W and they fit well.

This is a beautiful shoe but it is hard and hurts my feet. It is also a heavy shoe. Not for me!

OUCCCHHH I'm a huge fan of Dansko's, I've worn them for years but always stuck with the Mary Jane styles. I decided I'd give the clogs a go for winter since I moved to a cold, snowy climate. They arrived. I ordered the "oiled blueberry"- it just looks like a swampy black. The leather was extremely stiff and unyielding, just getting them on was painful. The design puts pressure on the top of my foot which sucks and finally, they just did not feel at all attractive. Normally Dansko's make me feel like my feet are cute and little but these just felt clunky and unflattering.

These might have had good arch support if I could have gotten them on!! They were SO much smaller than I need, I wear a 9.5 wide, ordered a size 41 (10.5-11) and it killed my feet to put them on. What the heck size would I have to order?? BACK they go... People, listen to the reviews, they are right that this style runs small. Now I know too... On the bright side, ZAPPOS quick shipping, return policy, and credit to my card is always quick!

I bought this shoe in a wide size and it was still far too narrow. Couldn't wear this shoe more than 5 minutes without it hurting.

It is too hard, it is a hard impact walk, there are several products out there much more comfortable. I will not buy this brand again.

I've been wearing Dansko Professional clogs for years. Unfortunately, I've noticed a real degradation in quality over that time. The ultrathin laminate coating on the black pair I bought in December started peeling within a few short weeks of purchase, like sunburnt skin, and the padded collar around the top of the shoe has cracked. I don't abuse shoes, not do I wear these daily, so I expect more wear than this at this price. Sad because I like the way they look but won't be ordering this brand again.

I wanted to love this shoe so badly, but unfortunately I am going to need to return them as they are far too narrow. I have never had a problem with wide width shoes in the past, and even some regular width shoes fit perfectly fine, but the wide width on this shoe does not work for me at all. I tried wearing them to work three separate days hoping they would stretch out, but after a few hours on my feet, my feet would go numb! The color is great, the style is great, but these shoes just do not work for me.

Zappos did a great job sending me what I ordered. I bought the same exact shoes 5 years ago I have to say the quality of the shoes has gone way down. Won't buy them again.