Customer Reviews Dansko Paisley

I am writing this review after having to return these shoes. NOT because I did not love them BUT b/c they were not waterproof as advertised!! The shoes were comfortable from day one, provided good support and were light weight. All things that are a necessity for my work. I own a horse farm in N.C. and 2 times a day 365 I go to the barn to feed 10 horses and tend to the rest of the farm animals. Now I must say that I wear my shoes for at least 6 hours a day outside on grassy terrain. The morning grass is very wet with dew BUT the shoes were advertised as WATERPROOF!! I am here to tell you that they are not waterproof and at best can be considered water-resistant to some degree. My socks were wet to the point of having walked through the grass w/o any shoes on at all :( I am here to tell you that they are not WATERPROOF and at best can be considered water-resistant to some degree. The photos that I have attached show the wear from only three months! Due to the water damage the fronts of the shoes were falling apart and the lining at the heels was already wearing to the point of holes. If you are considering purchasing these shoes for wear that is more than casual and maybe light rain, please think again. These are not hard working shoes at all.

I love these shoes. I needed something that I could use for winter since regular Danskos are not very snow or uneven terrain friendly. I have planter fasciitis and arch problems. Dansko's are the best for me. I was a little worried about this style of Dansko and the foot bed being different. No worries. This shoe is awesome. I can walk for miles and have no foot fatigue. They actually look less clunky better on your feet than they do in the photos.

I was a little leery to give these non-skid shoes a try. I had a Dansko sneaker a few years back that I had to throw away practically brand new because I kept sliding across floors with any little bit of water. Well I should have learned my lesson because these were the same thing. I almost broke my neck falling down some slippery stairs. I took these off and went home in my stocking feet throwing these in the garbage before going in the house! NEVER AGAIN!

I cannot say enough good things about these shoes. I have a multitude of foot problems from planters faciitis (falling arches), to repeated bone breaks and torn ligaments and tendons, to metal appliances in my foot that replace most of the middle phalanges (mid toe bones), supination (ankle rolls outward), you name it and I've got it. Due to the nature of all of my injuries and problems, my orthopedist highly recommended I only wear Dansko shoes. I was told they were the best shoes I can put on my feet next to spending a ton of money to have custom made shoes; boy was he right. After years of wasting money on shoes I found my glass slippers! These shoes are so comfy. They have great arch support, the soles are just wide enough to prevent me from rolling my ankle but not clumsy. They have a toe cap, with lots of room, which is great for protecting the little piggies, especially if you are clumsy or accident prone like me! I can walk all day in these and my feet feel great! I highly recommend these shoes. I have them in burgundy and chocolate. I personally have found that Dansko shoes tend to run about a 1/2 size bigger which I actually like because I was told by my doctor that you should always buy shoes 1/2 size bigger because in the summer your feet swell and in the winter you need room for a thicker sock. Dansko in general makes the best shoes I've ever put on my feet but this particular style is I think one of their best ever and it is also very stylish.

Purchased these shoes for an overseas trip to Amsterdam. I knew I'd be walking several miles a day (averaging 6-8 miles), and this time of year, there could be rain. From the minute I slipped these on out of the box, I knew I finally found my walking shoe! Extremely comfortable. And they don't look like typical tourist sneakers. I also liked they have a thicker heel, which gives a little height. Was easy to wear these with black pants for a dressier dinner because they weren't completely flat. Great look; great arch support; overall great shoe for the purpose intended (lots of walking on cobblestone streets). Have not experienced them yet in wet conditions, so I can't comment on the waterproof abilities. Would definitely recommend.

I am a regular of Dansko, but these were my first pair of tie shoes. They did feel great out of the box and they had the color I wanted. They are like driving a dependable "beater." It didn't take a month for the bottom and sides to wear clean through, and they are by no means the only shoes I wear. I use them to paint with now. No excuse, Dansko.

I really like these shoes. I normally wear a size 8 - 8.5 M (38-39) and have average width feet so I ordered size 39 Regular. They fit comfortably, maybe a little loose/wide in the toebox, but I don't mind since I can't stand to have my toes scrunched. I got the Navy Milled Nubuck Waterproof (great for the Seattle rain) and love the rich color. The removable stability insole is firm and supportive. The only issue is that the bottom of the insole has a raised foam grid padding that squeaks as you walk because it compresses against the foam in the footbed. Adding a piece of fabric between the insole and footbed helped. Also heard that using talcum powder works so may try that.

My new favorite walking / everyday shoe! My custom orthotics fit well, and these shoes are very comfortable, and attractive for a sturdy walking shoe.

I love this shoe...it’s comfortable right out of the box. I own it in a different color as well. BUT, I am highly disappointed in the quality of this pair. I bought these in May 2020; it’s currently October 2020 and the left shoe is falling apart. I’m not hard on shoes as a matter of fact the right shoe is fine. These shoes are too expensive to fall apart in less than a year!

I've had these shoes for 2 years, primarily to walk on wooded trails. They feel great and are very comfortable. But now, they are no longer waterproof and the leather fronts have cracked. I don't know why this has happened, they're not abused at all.

I was very pleased with fit and support. However it has been only 4months and vibram sole has worn away on both heels. Very disappointed in quality. Danskos have always been my go to sneaker . Paying nearly $160 and the sole covering has worn away makes no sense. I use them for walking.

I’ve found these shoes to be very comfortable, didn’t require that I break them in. The one issue I have with them is the sole is wearing out super fast. I bought mine at the end of March 2019 and the heels are completely worn down through the tread. I need to replace them and would like to reorder these for the style and fit, but it wouldn’t be cost effective. My Dansko clogs have lasted several years in comparison.

These shoes feel great, nice size toe box, cushioning is good for arthritic feet. They have a bit of a rocker bottom, which helps with forward motion, though not as much as the dansko professional clog, which is good. They may be just a bit lofty for me, as I have weak ankles and as I'm wearing them around the house for testing... my ankle did the quick flip thing, which I had a problem with wearing my professional danskos. I may need a shoe where my foot sits closer to the floor and isn't up so high. Still testing though... I do wish they were in a darker brown, as I've really been looking for a brown tie shoe that I can wear with slacks... and these may be a bit too light in color.

These shoes are cute and do make your feet look smaller! I wear Orthodics and these shoes work well with them. They have more arch support than most tennis shoes I've had/purchased. They are taking little longer to break in. I guess I'm too used to tennis shoes. They are comfortable and wore 3 consecutive days before I had to take a day break. For me they have more heel slippage than I'm used to and I thought it may be a problem but after wearing them a couple days I'm used to it. I would recommend these shoes.

OK, I ordered 7 or 8 pair of sneakers and these were surprisingly awesome. I soooooo want to be able to wear Merrell shoes but their size 10 is too small and their 10.5 is too large. I have a similar problem with Keens. This is the first time I've purchased Dansko and OMG ... the sizing is PERFECT for me. One of the things I love about this shoe is, it looks like Keen without the super wide toe box, and they make my foot look small! I have a dog and I'm out in all sorts of weather with him. It's not winter yet, so that test has not been passed, but I need a waterproof shoe and I'm thrilled this style is water proof. Here's what surprised me most about these sneakers: they were neither the softest or cushiest of the various sneakers I ordered, but they were form fitting in a way that a sneaker has not fit me in ages. And, for those of you who have a car—you know how your car feels after you've put air in the tires? That's how these shoes feel. They feel like they are lifting and supporting me while making me feel like I'm gripping the pavement. I ordered 2 other colors. :)

I love these shoes. They are comfortable right out of the box. I have had 2 knee replacements so I chose my shoes wisely. I do not care what your foot problems are these shoes are wonderful. I have high instep tend to get tarsaltunnel, not with these shoes. And best of all they make your feet look small ! I wear them with jeans and dress pants . This is my second pair . Now I have them in black and brown. Waiting for the red to come back . Can’t say enough about the comfort. And yea Zappos you are the best.!!!!!!!!

Love these shoes that I bought in the raisin color. I wanted a comfortable walking shoe for a recent trip to Europe. The inner sole is very comfortable and the shoe is firm with good grip for walking both uphill, downhill and on cobblestone streets. Even better for me is that there was no break in time at all.

If you are a Dansko clog fan, these give you the best of what you love, and none of what you don't. No heel slippage, no need to grip the toes to keep the shoe on, but with the same stiff rocker bottom that people with foot and toe joint problems need. Because you can lace them, you get that customized fit. The clogs never worked for me. The wide is too wide, the regular far too narrow, but with the adjustability these fit like a dream. I am a 39 (8.5- 9 regular shoe) in Birkenstock and Dansko, and the 39 fit as it should with just enough wiggle room in the toes to be able to choose whatever sock I prefer. I was able to take the insole out and use my orthotics with no problem. They are surprisingly lightweight for as substantial as they appear. They are not too bad looking, a bit like a hiking shoe, and would be great for people who work in a healthcare profession (but not the messy end of it, like a nurse or surgical tech because they can't just be wiped clean). I am a sonographer, and was hoping these would allow me to push my cart all over the hospital without taking my foot pain with me. Ultimately after a day of wear indoors I am returning them for one simple problem: back pain. If you are not someone who regularly wears shoes with a significant toe to heel height differential, you will instantly notice the pain in your low back or the knees. After years of wearing Birkenstock and other zero-drop options, I just couldn't stomp all over the hospital in high heels. I knew ultimately I was solving one problem (foot pain) by trading it for another (back pain). It's really too bad. If the heel were lower to the ground, these would be a dream.

I purchased my regular size - I wear a 9 so I bought the 40 euro. I have somewhat flat feet and need a lot of room for my toes. Plenty of room in the toe box. My feet get fatigued easily if I don't wear good supportive shoes. So far Dansko clogs have been the best shoe for me. I did not break these in before heading on a trip. So comfortable! I was able to be on my feet all day and my knees and feet never got sore or tired. High marks all around for this shoe for me. I hope to see more colors offered!

I love these shoes they feel awesome on my feet, the only problem I see with these shoes, the tongue hurt my foot for about 3 days. I had read reviews about the same problem and it makes me wonder why did they make the tongue so short where it would be so painful against your leg until it gets broken in. But after those few day they wear like a dream. 5 star if you can hold out those breaking in days.

Love these shoes for moderate walking to light hiking; just bought a second pair. These shoes work great for my high instep and wide toe box. The laces run the length of the shoes, allowing me to loosen them over the instep and adjust for my wide toes. They work well with my orthotics. In spite of the waterproof claim, they are more water-resistant than waterproof, and certainly won't keep water out above the laces. My first pair has stood up to quite a bit of abuse. I will note that the lining around the heel has frayed after heavy use for over a year.

I like the shoe. However, no matter what sock I tried, my feet instantly started to sweat big time! I figured that was not a good sign for hiking/walking.

First pair I ordered seemed just a little bit snug but yet still comfy. I just felt that after a day of schlepping in them I may regret not going up a size -- feet swelling and all that nonsense. So I returned the original order and opted to go up one size. Order was delivered in a day and the minute I put them on, I absolutely love these shoes. I don't regret going up a size (went from 40w to 41w). They are so incredibly comfortable and extremely supportive - great traction too. I have many foot issues and these will no doubt provide great structure and comfort! Highly recommended. New Balance has been good to me too but these are far superior for structure and comfort.

Fabulous shoe ! I have suffered with plantar faciitis and heel pain for years. Been a loyal Dansko clog wearer for work, but now wanted a walking shoe. The Paisley is perfect, it has great arch support, sole is thick and cushioned and most importantly a solid , thick comfortable and stable heel. I am over the moon to have found these shoes. Fit was perfect, I wear a 40 in the clog and the same for the Paisley, my toes don't get pinched.

These shoes look and feel great and have the added benefit of being good for winter weather. I haven't had a chance to try them yet in snow, but they kept my feet warm and dry on a recent rainy December day. They're very comfortable, even after a day of city walking.