Published May 4, 2021
MyAimIsTrue, BSN
201 Posts
My heels slide right out of Dansko's. I have a pair of Softwalk that I love, but I just ordered another pair in the same size and they don't fit at all. Sooo disappointed! How do Sanitas fit? I like the look of them.
bitter_betsy, BSN
456 Posts
I have tiny narrow feet. I used to love my abeo Ellie's (leather) but they stopped making them. The Abeo Gisele (not leather) cut right into the side of my foot - you could at least give them a try.
I am currently wearing danskos - and we have a love hate relationship. I love the way they look - they are blue/purple paisley and they are adorable - I hate the way they feel. I can however change up the insoles in them. A 36 is too small with a different insole and a 37 is too big.
I have also purchased C&C and I'm not really loving those either, but honestly I haven't tried to break them in either. You cannot replace the insole in them so you are stuck. I am starting a new job in Feb, and I may try them there. Its a tiny hospital and not walking 5 miles a shift in a new shoe- may help break them in better. At my current hospital - I walk a lot and don't really have time to change shoes mid-shift. I could probably figure out how to do it, but I honestly don't want my feet to hurt for any part of a shift. I can say that I have broken the danskos in enough that I don't have foot pain.
I haven't bought sanitas. I've tried them on and just didn't like they way they felt. My arch is moved forward from what most people are accustomed to, so I may not be the best person to ask. I was able to try sanitas on at a Uniform Outlet.
For a little while I wore Merrells. Decided I didn't like those either.
Zappos. I've lost so much money on exchanging shoes....
My first recommendation would be to try a different insole in danskos. I bought a super thick one - but my shoes aren't leather and they aren't really stretching any. The insole really did make a difference in the ability for them to stay on my foot. I also wear thicker compression socks now which also helps.