Customer Reviews Dansko Olivia

I have these shoes in the Bronze Snake pattern and they are great. They are very comfortable and I found them true to size. They fit as all Dansko shoes fit and therefore there is some slip in the heel. I found these shoes to be more comfortable than the Opal but I like both new styles. They do not have as much arch support as actual clogs and the soles are rubber. The insoles are removable and a custom insole is easily accommodated. I think they look best with pants or jeans.

Just got black patent and cheetah today. Adorable, especially for a Dansko. I always buy size 40 in other Dansko, of which I have many styles. The 40 in this shoe fit well, perhaps a tad big, but a sock should fix it. I am a 9 or sometimes a 9 1/2 in other shoes with a fairly high arch and medium width. I don't know if they can replace the professional for those who stand all day, but they are a cute and comfortable casual shoe. The cheetah is subtle, so doesn't scream "look at me". I will wear these a lot with pants and skirts/ tights to work.

Olivia is a cute shoe and more flexible than the clog style, should be a good winter shoe. Unfortunately it ran a little big especially in the heel. The snake is subdued, not too shiny. It will go with black or brown or navy or any dark color, or even khaki. I liked it a lot as it added some style without being hard to wear, but I am basically between sizes for the Dansko fit.

I have awful feet. Truly horrible, painful and ugly feet. These shoes were heaven. Although they slip a little in the back, they don't rub my heels (no blisters!). For someone with bad bunions and constantly sore feet, these were a dream come true.

These are great looking shoes with subtle details and the snake pattern is understated but very pretty. The fit is good and the quality is good. Comfortable to wear - always like Dansko quality. I ended up getting a 41 even though I usually wear a 42 in Dansko closed back shoes because they were too loose. I wear orthotics in these to make up for the arch that is usually in the clogs but isn't in these.

Nice styling. For a shoe with such good support, it is flattering and made well. I like the fact that it has a lower heel than many of Dansko's other styles. I wear a size 9M. The size 39 M was a little short. The size 40 M was too wide and the heel came up too high on my ankle. Unfortunately, I had to return them.

These are comfortable, well made shoes. I am on my feet all day and supportive shoes help quite a bit with plantar faciitis. Highly recommended.

This is a fantastic shoe! Brought just prior to a trip to Israel and wore them out of the box, barefooted and walked for hours in them without any discomfort. Love them and wish they came in more colors!

The Dansko Olivia in Cheetah Hair Calf is my second pair of Dansko shoes, and the first closed toe pair. Being pretty new to Dansko shoes, I took my time breaking these in. The fit is different from any shoe I have ever worn. I have a Morton's Neuroma, which makes shoe buying and wearing challenging. Since this pair of shoes has been broken in, and I began wearing them more often, I have experienced significant decrease in pain from the neuroma. These shoes make my feet feel better than my crosstrainers with custom orthotics. The Cheetah offers a stylish option, as does the patent black, which I am ordering now. I enjoy wearing Haflinger slippers at home, and I can't live without Orthaheel.

I love these shoes, I have always worn the professional style. These shoes are a nice slim shoe with out being bulky and heavy. Love them. Feels like I'm not wearing any shoes!

I have a bad foot as the result of an injury and it is difficult for me to find shoes. I bought these shoes because they look nice and have removable insoles. I can wear them with my custom orthotics. The shoes were a little stiff at first, but have gotten better. They rubbed in the back of the ankle. I guess it depends on where the shoe hits your foot. I even ordered the same shoe in the black leather, but the fit was larger in the black leather and I had to send them back. I am giving this shoe 5 stars because I am very difficult to suit. If it works for me, it might be really great for someone who doesn't have fit/comfort issues.

I was surprised by how much I like these shoes. They are nothing like a typical Dansko clog so don't expect them to be the same. I usually wear a 39 in Dansko clogs and the 39 in this style fit the same. Not great arch support and as far as I can tell this style doesn't have the APMA seal that many of the clogs have.

I just don't like the slipper style, otherwise the shoe felt marvelous. Will be looking for other dressy Danskos.

I wore these shoes on a day trip out of town right out of the box. My feet were sore at the end of the day but I chalk that up to a 14 hour day. The only thing preventing me from giving them 5 stars is the fact that they don't come in wide. Dansko, please consider all of us wide width customers and make more shoes in wide!

These are really cute! I knew Danskos were a little dicey for me, but I like these. I don't want to walk a mile in them, but they are nice for work days and meetings that don't require a lot walking.

I thought this looked like a cool shoe, a different sort of style for Dansko. Unfortunately, I found they looked frumpy when I tried them on. It looked more like an old-lady loafer than I thought it would. It was hard to tell from photos how high up it would come on the top of my foot. If it were cut lower, I think it would have worked. I'm returning it.

I am constantly searching for dressy shoes to wear my custom orthotics in, but these were a big disappointment. With the Dansko insole, they were very tight across my toes, and with my orthotics, they were absolutely unbearable - I couldn't move my toes at all. I have fairly narrow, thin feet, and even so, they were just not at all comfortable. I liked the style, but no way could I keep them. Very disappointing!

I love cute shoes but I have terrible feet! Every year I hint for black flats to wear to work. I need them to work for long pants and cropped pants, not squeeze my toes and not be flimsy. These are going to meet all of my needs and not hurt my feet! I read a review that these run small, I am a solid 10½ and ordered the 42 and they were too large. The 41, marked 10½-11 are perfectly sized. I can wear them barefoot or with thin socks/tights. I have a high instep so clogs do not work plus I do not think that they are business-like. These Danskos are perfect!

I ordered these in black patent leather looking for a shoe more supportive than a ballet flat, but not as bulky as a traditional Dansko. They definitely fit the bill! I wore them 2 days in a row to work right out of the box, and was pleased with the comfort and support. My usual Dansko size worked well with light socks.

I love the styling and comfort of this shoe. I wore them out of the box for 5 days of city walking and they felt like I'd been wearing them for weeks already. The style works for both casual and dressier outfits. I had to order one size smaller than usual because I was walking out of my usual 41. You won't be disappointed in this shoe. Just wish it came in more colors!

This is a simple, yet stylish shoe. I was looking for a flat loafer to wear with dress pants to work. I found the shoe to be comfortable and fairly true to size. There is a bit of space at the heel, but not too much and it doesn't irritate or cause blisters. I would recommend this shoe.

I love the shoe. I second day I wore I them I spent the whole day walking Washington DC for work. They looked good and were incredibly comfortable. I first bought the size 41 which claims to be a 10.5-11, but definitely is not. I wear a 10.5 in most shoes but sometimes 11 because that is the only size they have. 11s are always too big. The 41 was very tight. I returned it bought a 43. With light socks the 43 fits well.

Cute! Versatile style for pants or skirts. The toe width was spot on but, the mid-foot and heel were too wide. The proportion between toe and heel of my foot is extreme so, if the toe fits, the heel slips. Finding shoes that work for me is difficult. Anyone with a normal foot would find these perfect. The leather is a bit stiff but, much more comfortable that other Dansko styles.

Love this shoe! I am a long-time wearer of Dansko clogs and am thrilled to see a shoe with a more dainty profile that still offers the benefits of Dansko insoles. I typically wear insoles, but am able to get away with these as flats (no socks) in the summer or with a pair of tights in the winter. There is enough of a heel to give a little lift but it translates visually as more of a flat. I have been told that the patent is more durable than the calf hair styles which tend to show "wear" sooner. Love the classic patent leather in black, but would REALLY love some fun, brighter colors for the warmer months.

Life is too short for feet that hurt, and these delicious Dansko's have helped me implement that personal philosophy. I NEVER, and I mean NEVER, am able to wear shoes right out of the box, thanks to arches that fell on my 50th birthday and bunions that popped out when I was looking the other way. But with these shoes, I put them on and the bluebirds began to sing. I wish I could find dressier, less clunky shoes that fit this way, but until that Great Day in the Morning, these Danskos give me happy feet.