Customer Reviews Dansko Sam

These are extremely comfortable: cushy insole, plenty wide, soft leather. The first time I wore them I did not wear socks and was on my feet for an eight hour day. They were perfect. Seemed true to size. They're also very cute with jeans, capris, leggings, skirts. I dressed them up with an Eileen Fisher outfit.

On the plus side, I love a flatform sole. I am taller in these shoes and I want that. On the other hand, the leather is a little hard. The old model had soft leather, but its changed. I took a star off because there is no leather strip over the insole. So I can't put pads in the front of the shoe ( one foot is bigger than the other, for one reason), because there's no strip to fasten them under.

I loved these shoes and was planning to wear them to a semi-formal wedding, but unfortunately have to return as they are a little too big, especially across the front.

The color was unappealing in real life

The shoes are simply lovely. Dansko has quality and this shoe has style. As some reviews mentioned their frustration receiving a shoe that looked used, that was my case as well. I did receive the shoes that looked just thrown in a box and sent twice in a row within 3 days. And I did complain in between orders. My understanding it is not Zappos let down. I have been using Zappos for the last 9 years. They have been spot on , quality control and speedy delivery. I am not the only one to testify for this. Many of us would agree. Lately, my items have been sent through Amazon. Be aware, they have a lots of let down . I called Zappos and chatted in the 2 different incidents ( 2 days in the row). Zappos went above and beyond to make it up to me. Bottom line, dear fellow Zappos shoppers, if you get bad service, please speak up to a rep. I am keeping hope that our dear Zappos will survive these mistakes . And let go Of carriers that are not living up to Zappos standards. Thank you for being always prompt, professional and to the point .

I went up another half size, because my normal 9 was too small. The 9.5 is a little too wide now in the foot base and I even have bunion feet. Still, I like them and will live with a little extra space around the side of my big toes. The strap is the savior otherwise these wouldn't work.

I REALLY wanted to love these shoes. Closed toe (safe for work), added height without wearing heels, super cute, nice color, relatively comfortable... BUT the toe box was just a hair too tight at the upper edge (plenty of room for my toes). I tried to get it to relax, wearing them around the house for a couple of hours off and on, but my feet couldn't stand it and they weren't feeling the ease. Since my intention for these shoes was to wear them standing and walking, and they weren't feeling good for that, I have to return them. I would say I have normal width feet, higher arches, and mild aches and pains.

I, unfortunately had to send these back. They look much cuter once they are on and they definitely provide more space in the toe area. However, the shoe is so hard and inflexible that I felt like the arch support was driving itself into my arches. It sounds odd but my feet felt so tired after having them on for 15-20 minutes inside my house. That is the only reason I sent them back. I didn't have any rubbing in weird areas, the strap was comfortable, my toes had plenty of room but they were just too stiff to walk on comfortably, for me.

The shoes would have been perfect but I had to return them because they are very uncomfortable around a bunion and hammer toe.

I usually take a 38 / 7.5 but the 38 in this shoe was way too short so I ordered a 39 which fits like a typical 38 / 7.5 so I would order up a size. Nice, non-slippery drying insole and great support. Not the most feminine looking shoe but very comfortable, esp if you have foot problems like plantar fasciitis.

I had purchased these a couple of months ago and returned them because they smelled funny. I ordered another pair thinking it was a fluke. No. These stink too. This is the fourth or fifth pair of Danskos I've owned and this has never happened before. Disappointing. I'm keeping them because I live everything else about them and hope the smell dissipates with time.

I work in the health care field, so Danskos are practically a uniform. My (unattractive) clog Danskos are my work horse shoe, and never let me down. Then I bought a new dress for work. You get the picture. I dig this little shoe. It's cute. And I've actually surprised myself with how often I've been wearing them. They look stylin with my slacks too! But it is not as comfortable as my clogs (yet?). Most of all my feet just feel a little tired, with a little aching here and there at the end of the day. Tolerable, for 8 hour days, but no way I'm wearing them for call days.

I love these shoes! I wore them to sing in a concert requiring nearly 2 hours standing and my feet felt great! Wore them to church the next day, my ankle twisted and the strap broke. The leather had not been sewn down, only glued. It was only on that one side. An oversight I’m sure. I had to send them back. Plan to order again!

l love the dansko shoe styles but they run one half size too small. The size 12 are are really 11 1/2. l need a real 12.

I love these shoes and sad that I could not keep them. The strap is too short, impossible to buckle and the shoe is too tight across the forefoot. If I knew they could be stretched I would have kept them though the strap still too short.

I have always loved this style but it didn’t work for me. I have a hligh instep and the strap was too tight even with using the last hole. The deal breaker was the shoe was too wide on the front part of my foot. It might work with socks but then the strap wouldn’t fit, and I didn’t plan on wearing socks anyway. I will be returning them.

I purchased a size 42 in vintage teak. The vintage teak color was a nice, useful espresso brown. Just what I was looking for. However, the insole was a strange synthetic material and the shoe was both narrower and shorter than other Dansko shoes I've worn in the same size. Sadly, I had to return it. There was no size 43 available.

I have several pairs of Danskos and always wear a 38 comfortably; however, these are shorter than others I’ve purchased. I tried a 39 and they were too big. I love the look and comfort of the footbed. Wish they fit like my others!

I’ve been wearing Danskos for 23 years. This is the first pair that has been way too small. Also, the footbed is fabric—not what I expected. I’m concerned it will get sweaty and stinky.

I have been wearing this particular shoe for at least 20 years. I usually have 2 going at one time. The shabby older pair for knocking around and the newer ones for better appearances. Over the years they have changed from the footbed being made in Poland to the footbed now being made in China. Need I say it? The change has not been for the better as far as the consumer goes. The footbed is a bit shorter than it ought to be and the arch does not do what I expect and require. Is it really necessary for profit to eek a tiny bit of rubber out of each footbed? Greatly disappointed at the cheapening of an otherwise perfect product.

As a Dansko wearer for over 15 years, I'm disappointed in these shoes. The length was pretty true to size. I'm a 6.5 and the size 37 fit properly. The toe box, however, is gigantic with way too much room, and a huge gap between the top of my foot and the shoe. Good for a clog, not good for a sandal. There were also visible scratches on each shoe. The overall construction was lesser quality than I expect from Dansko.

Very cute but too short in the toes for me.

I'm writing this review for anyone else who may need a breathable shoe. This sandal is very cute, but as another reviewer noted, the lining is not breathable. I put on one of the shoes and sat on the sofa working for 10 minutes- my foot was already starting to sweat. I have health issues that require me to stay as cool as possible, and this shoe is not going to facilitate that. A couple of other notes- I have a wide toe box and normal heel, and these sandals fit perfectly (which made me even more bummed about the lining!)...they also felt very secure and stable, which makes me think they'd be great for walking.

I wear a size 10 wide, normally wear size 41 Danskos which is what I ordered, in sand dollar. I wish I had ordered a size up, 42, as they are somewhat tight across the top of the foot, as are some of my Danskos in the past. Hopefully will stretch in time. I wear with the small socks, wear for shorter periods of time initially. The color is a little light also. They are somewhat cute. Not what I expected. Though would love them more.

After many months of increased wearing, these shoes have finally started to become comfortable. The straps are good, but the toe box really dug into my foot on one shoe. Comfort shoes should not be uncomfortable. While I'm keeping them - and wearing them - my biggest complaint is the fabric liner on the sole. It feels horrible, does not wick away moisture, and smells awful. I've started just wearing them with socks, which gets me nowhere in the fashion department, but at least they're more tolerable that way. Should have returned them but was too stubborn not to keep trying. They're "fine," no more, no less.