After hearing so many wonderful things about Dansko shoes, I decided to take the plunge and buy a pair for school. I bought the white professional style. But I have a question about the way they fit. The sales girl talked me into buying a larger size, saying that they are not supposed to touch the back of your heel when you walk. To me, they seem too big and kind of flop when I walk. I am afraid they will strecth out and be unwearable. But I took her professional advice, and now am wondering if I should exchange them for smaller ones. So for those of you that have Danskos, how do yours fit, and did they stretch? I can't afford to end up with a pair of shoes this expensive that end up being uncomfortable or not fitting.
Dansko outlet (this can be accessed through the main Dansko page) has bargains but I don't very often see the white shoes. I wear the Professionals -- I've got them in many colors. This is the only shoe that works with my plantar fasciitis.
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I tried one more time today...they are completely sold out of them. They said it looks like they are discontinued. So I'm wondering if Dansko isn't going to be selling them anymore. I'm going to call and find out because I don't like too far from Dansko and I heard that you can go there to an outlet store that has more then the online stuff so I want to see if that is true before I make the drive.
I have 2 pair of Danskos. One white (for nursing school) and a new black pair that I can wear to work now that the white is not a requirement. With my first pair, I opted for the smaller of 2 sizes. While I would not say it was a complete mistake, they are definately less comfortable than my 1 size larger black ones. The front portion of the smaller pair was so tight at first that it gave me a bruise across the top of my foot. Now that they are broken in they are much more comfortable. The larger pair were much more comfortable right out of the box. With those, my heal does not touch the rear of the shoe.
Without a doubt, these are the most comfortable shoes that I have worn for work or play. I wish that my fun shoes were this comfortable. I am so thankful to my best friend for inparting her wisdom to me when I started school. Her experience has saved me many a back ache, I am sure.
If you can't find the Danskos you want at your usual online store, here's a website - admittedly advertising-based, but still very useful - that gives links to a bunch of places that sell Danskos, often with excellent discounts: http://www.CheapDanskoClogs.com
After all these wonderful reviews, i am planning to purchase a pair. But can anyone tell me what the difference between the narrow and regular fit for the dansko professional white shoe is?(http://www.comfortshoesny.com/professional-white-box1.html) and has anyone ever ordered them from comfortshoesny.com? I just dont want to exchange them and go through the entire hassle.
After hearing so many wonderful things about Dansko shoes, I decided to take the plunge and buy a pair for school. I bought the white professional style. But I have a question about the way they fit. The sales girl talked me into buying a larger size, saying that they are not supposed to touch the back of your heel when you walk. To me, they seem too big and kind of flop when I walk. I am afraid they will strecth out and be unwearable. But I took her professional advice, and now am wondering if I should exchange them for smaller ones. So for those of you that have Danskos, how do yours fit, and did they stretch? I can't afford to end up with a pair of shoes this expensive that end up being uncomfortable or not fitting.
Thanks!
Amy
I love, love, love, LOVE my Danskos. All of my shoes, including sandals are Danskos now, even though they are pricey. I have lots of problems with one of my feet, and these are THE best shoes ever.
I bought my first pair of Danskos about 5 years ago. I've owned 4 pairs of the "Professional". I wish I had known about these years and years ago. I spent hundreds of dollars on "orthopedic" shoes that always had at least one problem (I didn't realize until I wore them a few times, then they were too dirty to take back), then i never wore them. Yes, Danskos are expensive, but they are WORTH IT. The back does slide up and down, but you'll get used to it. They have the best arch support of any shoe I've ever tried on. They're engineered to be exactly what your feet need, especially in occupations where you stand long hours. I work 12 hour shifts in the ER. I only sit when i go to the bathroom (and sometimes not even then, ha ha). My feet don't hurt from my shoes after a 12-hour shift!
I make a pie that takes about 2 hours. I even put them on in the kitchen when i'm making this pie! I took them to London and New York. My feet were so happy! All my friends were limping and complaining of their feet hurting. Not me!
Mine never stretched out. What the lady said about ordering the size up is correct. My US size is 6.5. Somehow I first bought a European size 36. (this is for 5.5 to 6) They worked for several years.... then I honestly think my feet grew a little. I now have 2 pairs of 37s. They are perfect. I have the solid white Professional for clinicals, and a brown pair for work.
I don't see how a pair of Danskos could become uncomfortable (unless you have a foot deformity, like crazy bunions or something). If you like how they fit at the store, don't plan on them becoming uncomfortable, unless you buy the wrong size to begin with.
I'm a new convert to Dansko's and I love them. I have arthritis in my feet, and my feet have much less pain with these shoes than the others I have tried. I have black and cordovan for work and white for clinicals. I bought the new Suri in black, and it's fabulous. It's soooo comfortable. I worried about the size of the heel, but it's great. Worth every penny.
I love my Danskos, but unfortunately I haven't found the Professionals in a wide yet. In all my other pairs (my church shoes, basically) the saleswoman has always told me the same thing about the way they fit. It takes some getting used to when you're used to your shoes fitting snugly, but they're worth it. :)
Princess74
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I'm glad that they work for some of you all. I have a pair and they are no doubt the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever had.