Customer Reviews Dansko Maria

I really liked these booties. They fit well, are good quality, and so comfortable to walk in. Until I slid off the wood threshold in the doorway. Why? Because the sole of this shoe is extremely slippery, no traction ability. At all. I had forgotten this less-than-desirable feature of some Dansko shoes. So I am sending them back and rating only a three for overall quality. Come on, Dansko, use material on the bottom of your shoes that provides a little bit of traction!

These are THE cutest Danskos you will find- no question. Unfortunately, they went back. I am US 8, and the 37 was too small, 38 too big. I think I need a half size, which Dankso doesn't make. They're a little narrow, too. Unfortunately they had to go back. As always, excellent customer service from Zappos!

The heel is too tight. I wish the shaft were a little higher. I must be between sizes.

I wear a US 8.5-9 depending on the shoe. For Euro sizing and other Danskos I have owned, and there have been several, I always wore a 39 [which I know translates to size 8 but these have always fit]. So, reading the reviews, I ordered a size 40 to be on the safe side. My foot was absolutely swimming in a size 40 so I returned them and got the 39. The 39 fits great front to back, I still have plenty of wiggle room for my toes, but these boots are so narrow over the forefoot area it feels like my feet are being strangled. I too had a very hard time even getting them on, but once on, my heel fits fine and actually slips just slightly. I have fairly narrow feet so I'm shocked at how tight these are. Looks like I will be returning the size 39 as well even though I love the boot. The sizing is just extremely different from any other Dansko I have ever owned.

Let me start by saying I love Dansko. I have worn them for years and years, probably own at least 10 pair- all the same size. These were not the Dansko I know and love. I too had a difficult time getting them on and then they squeezed in strange places after I finally got them on- squeezed more on my left foot than my right. The length was fine but otherwise not comfortable. In addition, had a tough time getting the zipper up. I love Dansko because I DON'T have to struggle to get them on. I returned them.

I wanted to like these, but they are just so big and clunky looking. I realize my size 11 foot is big and clunky on its own, but this shoe really did no favors. It also does not run narrow, so if you have a narrow foot, you will need a thick sock. The leather and the color is nice.

These booties are beautiful. Unfortunately they did not fit me as they are very wide around the ankles and instep so my foot pressed forward into the front of the shoe. I need shoes that have a wide toe box but are narrower in the heel/ankle/instep to hold my foot in the back of the shoe!

Super disappointed- one of the insoles was glued down folded. These are cute and comfy but are going back.

Was surprised because I ordered these in taupe as well and those fit well. Too bad. Probably my feet.

To large

Aesthetically, these boots are super cute, but they're a bit of a functional disaster for me. They're excruciatingly tight at the forefoot (I have a C-width foot and Dansko boots usually fit me just fine), but super loose at the heel. The zipper on one of the boots is kind of stuck as well, and difficult to use. It's a real shame, as I love the visual design of these boots, but I don't have room in my closet or my life for shoes that hurt my feet—especially from a brand I rely on for comfort!

These rubbed my skinny ankles the wrong way where the side zipper hit. The middle section is very full, as if my foot was swimming in the ether. Between the full midsection, the styling (no cross-foot detail), and the taupe color I want, they made my feet look HUGE. They’re going back.

I think the boot was too heavy & clunky. It rubbed against my ankles. I need a lighter weight boot

I really wanted to like these. I love the arch support on my Dansko clogs. These did not have that support. I felt no arch support at all. I wish I could have kept them. Thank you Zappos for your great service.

I wear a 40 wide in Dansko clogs. I ordered a 40 in this boot, but even with the zipper, the opening was so small I couldn't even get my foot into the shoe. Too bad! They look cute.

Way too tight on the toe box. I ordered my usual Dansko size, and thought they would be fine, but they're not.; So bummed I didn't return them, thinking I could loosen them up. They are not sized the same way as the clogs which I have worn for years. They top of the boot clamps down on your foot, and I have even tried wearing bare foot to get more room in the boot, to no avail. Peds won't work either. Order a size up. Sad that I spent a lot of $$.

These are the cutest faux clogs you can find. I ordered the 37 as I am a size 7 and my measurements for the Dansko chart fit the 37. These were at least a half to full size too large. Should’ve ordered the 36! I tried adding a shearling liner but they were too tight in width like that. I had to give a start for comfort but I honestly don’t know if they are comfortable because I didn’t get to wear them.

These are beautiful but they are too big in the heel for my foot. They slip off my feet when I walk. They also rub my ankles. I am sending them back.

Well, the size 38s in dansko have suddenly become too big for some reason, so I decided to try the next size down. Unfortunately they are a bit too snug, and this pair had a scratchy thread in the back that rubbed my ankle to the point it would have broken my skin if I'd kept wearing them. This pair also appears to have been worn. There is smudges on the bottom of one shoe, and there was no wrapping on the shoes or paper inserts. Very sad day. I've been buying danskos for eight years now. I don't know what I'll do for work shoes without them, but I'm getting pretty tired of buying them and then shipping them back.

I am so disappointed in these booties. They are not up to Dansko standards at all. I bought my usual size 39 and found them to be a little narrow but since I bought the leather ones I thought they would loosen up with wear. They did not. They have very little arch support and almost no cushion. By the end of the day I can feel the street under my shoes. Even on sale they're expensive so I expected they would give me the same cushion and support that I'm used to from Dansko. Not sure what went wrong here but my feet have never been so tired after wearing these all day. I suggest ordering a size up so you can insert orthotics.

I was so excited to receive these boots. I ordered a size 40. Boot was long enough but it was tight. I wore with tights, no socks. For reference my feet are on the narrow side. Thought perhaps I needed to wear for a day or so to break them in. Did not stretch out enough to be comfortable. I was so disappointed. I love the look and feel of the boot. Sadly I returned. I guess I could try a 41 but think my heel will slip around too much.

Poorly fitting shoe, felt clunky and disproportioned. Returned

This review is for the Black leather version (I have the suede, and I LOVE them, I want them in all colors). Sadly, the black leather version runs quite small. I had to order a full size larger and after a few weeks, am still breaking them in. They do have a HORRIBLE smell as well. I don't get sweaty feet, but after taking off my leather boots, I can't describe how gross they smell. I've worn them enough that I can't return them, so I'm going to try some sort of deodorant in them. Just my .02 cents: they run a size small, and stink. I love, love, love the suede version, and they run true to size & smell just fine. :)

I really want to make Dansko's work for me but they're just so big, clunky and very uncomfortable on my feet. The backs slipped off of my heel with every step! My podiatrist recommended these for me but I just can't wear any of the danskos- they're so loose and the wooden footed is so hard to walk on...I don't know how people get used to these!

Admittedly, I've never ordered Dansko before but these looked ridiculous on my feet. I'm petite with a thin frame and these made me look like I stepped in cement and had big blocks on my feet. Definitely not a good look!