Customer Reviews Dansko Professional

This shoe is really worth the extra money. I recently developed plantar fasciitis in one of my heels and needed to start wearing a better shoe. I have worn these all day, much of it standing and walking and my feet have been incredibly comfortable. Zappos prices are hard to beat and I am very satisfied.

SANITA v. DANSKO: I had tried three pairs of Sanita clogs after hearing they were the "original" clog manufacturers. Unfortunately, two of the three pairs seemed poorly made, with uneven staples, leather sticking out of the sole, etc. They also seemed to run narrow, even the "wide" width, causing me to return the third pair. I tried a pair of Danskos and got it right the first try! Danskos seem to run a little wider than the Sanitas. Plus, the pair that I received was visibly better manufactured than the Sanitas; staples were even, no leather was bunched up, etc. We'll see how they hold up with lots of wear. I have a "desk" job, but since I have a standing desk, I'm on my feet all day. These have good arch support and help me stand up straight. I have a feeling these will be my go-to shoes! Only 4 stars for comfort since the sole is not cushy (might get an inexpensive set of cushy insoles).

After ordering several pairs of "narrow" clogs, I am convinced the quality has suffered in recent years, but also the clogs are bigger than they used to be. I order my normal size and I feel like Mini Mouse. I have a couple of older pairs I wear in the garden and they are definitely smaller and more narrow than the new clogs. The new clogs also wear out faster, scuff easier. So disappointed Dansko!!

The Dansko Professional clog is my go-to footwear, particularly in the winter, so I was surprised that in this green color, the fit was bigger than usual. Might work with thicker socks, but I was looking for a new color with a familiar fit.

I loved the color of the leather- the bone tan color was gorgeous. However the shoes were a half size or more too large and they weren't flattering on my skin tone.

I had a pair of these that I got several years ago. I actually got them at the Walking Store. They were a little different in style, but they fit more like a narrow than these do.

Remember when Dansko clogs were comfortable? These are narrow and don’t feel like a 39. They never seem to break in, leave marks on my feet and some the leather on the trim is wearing off.

That's the deal with Dansko's! Great shoes but every pair is a little bit different. I have worn them for YEARS and they are my favorite shoes. But these were unfortunate -- same size as I always wear, but tight over the instep and too long in the heel. I could stick a couple fingers in the shoe between it and my foot. So sad -- they are beautiful shoes!

I’ve bought Dansko clogs for years. I’ve also noticed they are getting smaller and narrower. So I bought the Dansko Professional in oiled black leather, wide width. They were narrower than the regular width I bought two months ago. I mean, what’s up with that? I compared them side by side. These are not wide width at all. Honestly, very disappointed that it’s not true to size anymore.

I had previously written that these were a size too big but there is supposed to be a gap in the back. Thats how they fit. They don’t fall off my feet when I walk but it is difficult to get used to since most shoes aren’t like that. It also does require some break in period. They are beautiful shoes. I love the black tooled color. The only reason Im knocking off one stsr is because of the breakin period but other than that I love them. The shoes look like an art piece. Order your true size because if you order a size down your toes will cram

I've been wearing Dansko Professional clogs almost every day for 25 years. Size 38. I bought two new pairs last week and had to return them. Something changed in the sizing and they were just too long. Not the normal clog fit where your heel moves around and can go up and down - it seemed like Dansko changed something about the sizing. I had purchased in two different colors and both were too big. If you are reading this Dansko, would be great to return to the original fit!

I’ve always been a solid 38 in Dansko, so I was surprised by how floppy and oversized these felt. I was stepping out of them when I walked. Did Dansko change their fit? Going to try a 37 and hope for the best. Unfortunately the two colors I want are sold out. Fingers crossed they’re back in stock soon!

I purchased the same shoes back in 2001but these ones are way bigger and my feet did not shrink.

I wear them 3 days, very uncomfortable

Context: I have very small feet and originally purchased these shoes in a 35 narrow - for the first time ever, I had found amazingly supportive shoes that fit! I am a doc and am on my feet all day - I didn't think I needed arch support until I developed a foot injury. I love my 35 N black professional danskos - wore them for about 7 months straight and my foot was able to heal. (They aren't the most fashionable shoe, but the black is unobtrusive and I just rolled w the granonla-y style points they gave me. Plus better posture and extra height are always in style!) A WARNING THOUGH - I tried to buy another pair as back up since my size is so hard to find. I ordered the same shoe, same size, also from Zappos... and they fit differently. The left shoe is marked 35N but fits like a 35 regular or maybe a 36 narrow. I can't wear them :-( so they're going back. I have to take excellent care of my 1 pair that fits because this second pair failed me :-(

The reputation of Dansko is, “Once you break them in they are great.” I don’t have the patience to have my feet hurt while waiting for something to work for me. No doubt these are well-made and they are go-to shoes for people on their feet or working in kitchens but I went with Timberland Pro shoes instead because they were immediately comfortable out of the box.

I used to wear a 40 (I have a size 9 shoe - 9.5 in Nike) in Dansko Professional. But the last 2 times I bought a pair I had to size up to a 41. This time I bought a 41...and had to size back down to my regular size of 40. Not sure if it has something to do with the material; as the previous two pairs were Cordovan and Plum. Those felt tighter along the top and a bit narrower in the toe box. These ones feel much wider every which way (and no, they are not wide width) but not in an over-the-top way. They feel like the perfect width. The size 40's fit me perfectly but I'm still on fence about keeping them bc visually the rib (or whatever you call that part that goes right over the ridge of your foot) looks very bulky. Much bulkier than the straight out leather ones. It doesn't make the shoe uncomfortable...just not sure I like the looks of it. But for comfort you can't go wrong.

Fit true to size for Danskos - I consistently wear a size 37. However, I ordered and tried on the Dansko XP and true to the reviews, this style is more cushioned - something I found lacking in the Dansko Pros. I had to return the XPs because of the sizing - the size 37 is about a half size too large and the 36 was too small. For now, I will keep and wear the Pros.

I use these for work daily in the kitchen environment and they do not disappoint. They easily wipe clean and the non skid sole has never failed on a wet surface. I have several pair and wear them outside of work as well.

These are unique shoes, and have great arch support. They are stiff, however, and hopefully they'll give a bit, as I am really not sure if maybe I should have gotten one size bigger. My toes do not hit the end, though, and the heel has a pinkie finger's space, so I think that's the way they are meant to be. I will have to just get used to them. I love the tooled leather, and the extra height they give me without being high heeled. Great with jeans and more dressy attire. Also, there will be no sneaking around in them - they are LOUD on our wood floors! Clonk clonk!

This style is also running big but not as big as the xp Pro. The 40’s are a bit larger new than my already stretched out old 40’s. I ordered the 39’s to see if a full size down works but the left on them was uncomfortable do I’m going to keep the 40’s. My US size is 9. The color is a very nice navy. Very glad for Zappos return policy so I can get the right fit!

These shoes were great looking but even in the wide width, they were very across the top. I also felt they were very stiff to walk in. I had high hopes as my friends wear these to teach in and tell me how wonderful they are. I just felt funny walking in them because of the stiffness.

I own five pairs of Dansko brand shoes - four pairs of the Professional clogs and one pair of sandal clogs. While I have never ordered Dankso from Zappos, I do want to point out that the women's shoes are not the same as the men's, so I do not understand why they are grouping them in the same category on the order information. If you purchase a pair of Dansko clogs in the men's department in your size (say a 41), they are going to be too small. I wear a size 41 (10½-11), and if I purchased a size 41 in the men's, they would be equivalent to a size 9-9½ in a woman's size. Men's are also slightly wider than women's. Just FYI.

Working as a professional chef means on your feet for 14+ hours a day. The Dansko Professional clogs are one of the best shoes for great arch support, the thick soles keep one's legs from aches, and help with posture for less back pain. Not to mention the many colors and styles to add a little personality to my kitchen uniform.

I ordered a 40, my usual Dansko size, and it was way too big. I then ordered a 39 and a 39 wide, both of which were too short. I wore Dansko clogs for years and loved them for the simple fact that I could wear longer pants without having to hem them or wear heels! I took a break break from wearing them over the last several years, and maybe I just wasn't used to the space in the back on those 40s. I could have fit two fingers between my heel and the back of the shoe and felt I'd be exerting a lot of effort to try to keep them on. But they looked great, the cordovan goes with everything and the black (wide) is sharp looking. Maybe I'll try again in a few years. In the meantime, I just reheeled a couple of other Danskos, so I'll keep wearing those!