Danskos

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Hello Everyone,

I am having an issue finding GOOD, COMFORTABLE, and fashionable work shoes for long shifts. I have two pairs of Danskos and I LOVE the high arch because I have a high arch so it feels so good with that support...but, and these two may be the same thing-idk, I have a high instep ...

high arch, high instep...same thing??

Anywho, by the end of about an 8 hour shift the top of my foot is KILLING me! When I take off my danskos it leaves me with a full indentation around the top arch of my foot. Literally an imprint of the cushioned part band of Danskos that is right by the opening of the shoe. The pain and imprint will literally last for days.

I hate having this problem because a lot of shoes I have trouble getting into because of the high instep or because they cause pain there.

I love the firmness of Danskos and the high arch but not the pain on the top of my foot

:stinkyfeet:

Any suggestions?

I LOVE my Klogs :) super supportive and comfy

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I tried on many pairs of Danskos and had the same issues with them feeling too tight across the top of my foot. Sanitas are very similar (and were at one point made by the same manufacturer from what I've read) but with a better fit for my particular foot. I had to try on a lot of different pairs because they all fit slightly differently, even though they were the same size and style. My most comfortable pair always feel a little loose when I first put them on in the morning, but they fit perfect by the end of my shifts. I also wear knee-high compression socks to reduce swelling in my feet and that helps a ton.

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Specializes in Rehab, Med/Surg.

My comment from another shoe forum ?

https://allnurses.com/showpost.php?p=8203045

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Specializes in Med/Surg & Hospice & Dialysis.

My Danskos were tight. Put on a thick pair of socks, put on the shoes and use the hair dryer across the band. It stretched it just enough. Walk around in them while they are still warm.

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Specializes in ICU.

I had the same issue with my danskos fitting too tight across the top, my last 2 toes would be numb towards the end of shift and I was also in between 2 sizes. ( 9 1/2- 10 US) I finally found a perfect fit with Sanitas and I love them. I've been wearing the same pair for a little over a year now and they still look great!

During the winter time I wear compression socks, knee highs and they're a tad looser but overall still fit way better than the danskos.

Currently I wear NABEE compressions and I like them, but towards the end of shift my toes feel crammed. I think I need a larger size, but they don't make an XL, or at least they didn't when I purchased mine online. For the money, I think$20 or $25 they're def worth it.

Any recommendations on another brand, reasonably priced?

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Specializes in ICU.

I remember reading online about Dansko and Sanita originally being under the same manufacturer but when they split Dansko started having their shoes manufactured in China. Whereas Sanita remained manufactured in Europe. There is definitely a huge difference in the fit of these shoes, especially for those of us wearing half sizes.

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There is definitely a huge difference in the fit of these shoes, especially for those of us wearing half sizes.

Which one fits half sizes better? I'm a half-size, bought a size up in Dansko's (since they don't do halves) and am swimming in them. Danskos: never again!

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Remember danskos are all made individually so need to physically try each pair on before buying. One size 39 May fit differently than another pair of size 39. I have the professional xp and the regular ones and the xp version is a lot different fit. I wear danskos at work and home. I love them and don't have so much back pain like I had with tennis shoes

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anyone who hates their size 38 or 39 Danskos should just send them to me. I'm happy to help :)

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Specializes in ICU.
Which one fits half sizes better? I'm a half-size, bought a size up in Dansko's (since they don't do halves) and am swimming in them. Danskos: never again!

Sanita fits better for me. I'm a 9 1/2-10 and I wear a 41. Dansko 41 was way too big!!

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Hello,

I like Dansko, but I have had better luck with Sanita in the way that they fit.

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Specializes in Med-Surg and Neuro.

It took me forever to break in my Dansko's. I was ready to throw them out, but everyone told me to hang in there with them. Just the other day I noticed they're finally broken it, and comfortable! I wish I had known about the hair dryer trick weeks ago! I'll try that next time.

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