Customer Reviews Dansko Paisley

These shoes feel more like a hiking boot than a sneaker. Shoes feel well made and they have more arch support than other shoes. However, the suede is very stiff. In the past, I have made the mistake of assuming that a stiff suede will soften over time and it hasn't. Instead I got blisters. Those shoes were not Dansko, but I won't take the risk again.

I’m just getting to know what Dansko shoes are like. I ordered them because I liked the appearance and the combination of black and gray. They did not disappoint in that regard. They are a nice looking shoe. After inserting my orthotic, they were slightly tight in length which was disappointing. I thought about ordering the next size, but I’m looking more for a walking shoe for an upcoming European vacation and these are similar in style to a hiking shoe I already own. Returned them, but may try something else in this brand since they are quite supportive.

the fit was tight.....just as if it was my own foot....and outside of littel toe to tight, I loved the shoe, the sole, and am going to try and 8 in size, as it was so great of a shoe.....................

These shoes would be perfect except they tend to squeak - at least when wearing them on wood or tile flooring. I ordered them in a different color to check if this was consistent all through the line & have found that yes it is they both squeak. Hoping that once outside and wearing vibram soled shoes on concrete etc that this will decrease - annoying problem for otherwise perfect travel shoe.

These were cute coming out of the box. I tentatively followed the US sizing, even thought I own 42 Dansko clogs, I ordered the 41W because of the sizing. It is a narrow wide. Would have needed the 42 for sure, but decided I wanted a wider toe box. Would love to know if other reviewers have worn these in snow and ice conditions and how they did. My guess is that they could be a little slippery.

I had to order one half size up. I go by the European size because it is easier to figure it out. Also, I returned the navy because it looked more like a bowling shoe. The black looks wonderful. Very comfortable and supportive.

The only problem I have with this shoe is that the soles are HARD. There is no cushioning. The rocker sole makes it easier to walk, but after a while, you feel as if the bottom of your feet are being pounded by the pavement. Otherwise, the arch support is uncommonly good, and the design is such that it looks like a tidy Oxford.

Great looking shoe but half a size too small.

The fit was fine. Trying to find a shoe that doesn't make my back hurt when standing. This was not the shoe.

These were pretty great right out of the box. Great toe room, great fit as well. The only negative in my feet fitting experience was the tongue was a bit stiff. It hits my shin in an unfriendly way. Hopefully it will give a little and my cold weather walking will not be bothered because I’m keeping these!

It was a little short. The shoes are not spongy and a little stiff. I was afraid my big toe would hit the front and get sore. Should’ve bought a size 40

This shoe is not for customers with metatarsal issues. The bump is far too close to the toes.

The fit was fine except that my heels are narrow and the shoes were sliding up and down on my heels. I wouldn't be able to wear these for any distance of walking.

I loved these shoes - good support and nice looking - but even though they are wide they just won't work with my annoying bunion.

They were a bit too stiff and heavy for me and too big

I'm returning these with disappointment. I liked the style and support, but they were far stiffer than I expected for a sneaker, and my heel was slipping, even though the size fit was good. I'm looking for a comfortable, but supportive shoe to wear while traveling in Europe, where I will be walking on smooth and rough terrain, with lots of walking. My heels slipping were the final decision to return.

This brand is too wide for my foot. I tried them with my orthotic, but my heel slipped quite a bit. I found them stiff, too.

I’m a size 7 and struggled with what size to get. The 37 size fit but…it fit a little tight where the shoe bends when you walk. Just seemed not as tall in that area than in the toe box. I couldn’t comfortably wear thicker socks. Very stiff overall and heavier than I thought. Cute shoes just wasn’t going to work out.

The shoes are rather stiff, but in keeping with what type of shoe this is. I love the red color, and I wish I could keep them, but my heel slips in them no matter how tightly I tie the laces. The width in the rest of the shoe is okay, but the heel is too wide for me. I have very narrow heels.

I usually wear a size 8, wide width but the 8.5 (39) felt a lot better with all of the various socks I might wear with these shoes.

Dansko Paisley is quite stiff and probably requires a little break in time. Also they really squeak! I think with some break in time I might like them but I'm used to my Hoka's that it felt risky to hold on to them.

The shoes are really very nice. Probably a good walking shoe and seems to provide excellent support. So why am I returning the shoes? I am of a certain age and I am a life long tripper and these shoes have a much thicker sole than I’m accustomed to so I’m afraid I’ll trip and fall because I’m unaccustomed to picking my feet up to accommodate this thick sole. I have several pairs of Dansko and love every pair and I would keep these if not for my personal bad habits. I know my inability to “walk and chew bubble gum at the same time” and this thick sole would probably put me in traction.

Like the 3 bears.one size is too tight and one is too loose, none are exactly right. I love Dansko but this seems to be an ongoing problem with me. Clogs are great but nothing else fits just right.

There are nice looking, but my toes were close to the end which made me worry they might not be comfortable for hiking downhill.

These shoes are very lightweight, provide good support for my bony feet and room for my toes. They have a trim appearance which is rare in a walking shoe. What I don't like is the design of the sole. Grooves in the sole are so narrow that they trap bits of gravel. If you don't like it, you have to pick out the gravel bits by hand.