Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

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Wondering if anyone has tried these? They look like the regular professional Dansko line, but there is a very soft removable liner that provides a very cushiony feel. The hardness of the Professional line was what I didn't like, so I am wondering if these are as good as they claim!

Specializes in ER, progressive care.

So after trying out the XPs, I really enjoy them. They do offer more arch support than the original Professional, IMO. I also brought my Alegria shoes to switch into in case the Danskos would hurt my feet because (at that time) it was my first night wearing them. I was able to wear them for the whole 12 hours and my feet only started to hurt at the end. I couldn't wear them for my other two shifts that week, though. I had to wear my Alegrias.

Now the Danskos don't hurt at all except for the area by my pink toe were it rubs like crazy!!! It's fine until the end of the night where I really notice it, the area gets really red and sore. How long does it take to break in that part? Or should I get the shoe stretched a little?

Glad they worked out for you! I would try some sort of padding on your pinky toe while they're still breaking in. A good, sticky bandaid (maybe even add in a corn cushion) might do the trick saving the need for stretching the shoe. I have a bunch of other tricks to try from past figure skating and athletic training experiences if you need more than just a bandaid and a small amount of cushioning - just ask and I can try to remember some of my MacGyverings.

Specializes in ER, progressive care.
Glad they worked out for you! I would try some sort of padding on your pinky toe while they're still breaking in. A good sticky bandaid (maybe even add in a corn cushion) might do the trick saving the need for stretching the shoe. I have a bunch of other tricks to try from past figure skating and athletic training experiences if you need more than just a bandaid and a small amount of cushioning - just ask and I can try to remember some of my MacGyverings.[/quote']

I'm going to try the band aids tonight. I also bought this thing from Target called "Fab Feet" which is supposed to help prevent rubbing, so we'll see. I'm interested in your other MacGyverings, though haha :)

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Moleskin covering a corn pad, makeshift bandaid with gauze and whatever tape is available, etc. My first career in athletic training required some MacGuyverings for things from stopping persistent finger bleeds to padding casts and anything in between. There are also these tube things that are gel on one side and cloth on the other that can be cut to size, but I'm not sure if there's an affordable one in a small enough size for a pinkie toe. My favorite indulgence is second skin squares. If you're not familiar with them, they're a thin, water based flexible gel over a mesh that provides a nice thin barrier (and they feel amazing right outta the fridge). The only draw back to this is they are pricier than just a bandaid and corn pad.

Specializes in ER, progressive care.
Moleskin covering a corn pad, makeshift bandaid with gauze and whatever tape is available, etc. My first career in athletic training required some MacGuyverings for things from stopping persistent finger bleeds to padding casts and anything in between. There are also these tube things that are gel on one side and cloth on the other that can be cut to size, but I'm not sure if there's an affordable one in a small enough size for a pinkie toe. My favorite indulgence is second skin squares. If you're not familiar with them, they're a thin, water based flexible gel over a mesh that provides a nice thin barrier (and they feel amazing right outta the fridge). The only draw back to this is they are pricier than just a bandaid and corn pad.

Thank you so much! The bandaids/Fab Feet combo seem to be working. The rubbing is still there and the spot still gets irritated, but now it's bearable. I was able to wear them two nights in a row instead of having to switch to another pair of shoes for my second night. Hoping I can go three for three tonight :)

Woo hoo! Glad I could help!

I have the XP Pros and I HATE them. I bought these because I work in retail and I'm on my feet for long periods of time. I know many people that own Danskos and swear by them. I know there is a break in period and I spend $160 on them. I have been wearing them for nearing 2 months and they still are not broken in. Any suggestions? I am willing to sell them if anyone is interested, $130 & I will pay for shipping. Size 38

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