Product Description
Founded in 1990 by Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup, Dansko’s mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives through our products, our passion, and our commitment to a better tomorrow. Former horse trainers, Mandy and Peter were traveling in Europe when they found the perfect “barn shoe” – the traditional clog. They returned with suitcases filled with clogs for family and friends, and soon started selling them from the back of their station wagon. Word of the clogs’ comfort traveled quickly, and Dansko (meaning “Danish shoe”) was born.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 0.01 x 0.01 x 0.01 inches; 2 Pounds
- Item model number : Professional
- Department : womens
- Date First Available : April 12, 2011
- Manufacturer : Dansko
- ASIN : B001FGLR46
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,610 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ()
- #279 in
- Customer Reviews:
REStew (verified owner) –
Exemplary Nurse ShoesI am a Health Care Aide that works in a long-term care facility with seniors. I work 6-8hrs for 3 -5days a week. I walk/run a lot on the hard floors of my facility. I had started my job in Jan 2019 and have tried a couple of different shoes such as ASICs (I don’t recommend them as it’s hard to clean the soles and expensive) and cheap free shoes from Costco that got overstretched and coming off when I walked. As soon as these came (May 6, 2021) in I wore them non-stop only problem is that they hurt all the time. The adjustment period was super challenging and on my feet for most of the day. By the time August 2021 came, I finally felt no pain and was like walking on clouds/heaven. Everyone noticed and complimented them including my manager. I love the massive sole, color, and the top is somewhat hard too. It protected me from accidentally hitting the mechanical lift/wheelchairs on the wrong part of my foot and protected me. I am clumsy at work and hurt myself a lot and I come home with a lot of bruises on my ankle, shins, and knees. It’s easy to take off, put on, and easy to clean the soles. I highly recommend this and would consider buying another pair, later on. Customer service was great too.
Kate (verified owner) –
Cute colour and very comfortableI love dansko clogs. Very comfortable and chic. I get lots of compliments where i work
Kate (verified owner) –
Change my life!I have been wearing Dansko since 2001 due to my back it helps a lot when wearing Dansko it moulds my foot, and if I am not wearing my clogs my back starts to be very Painful.
I am a loyal customer of Dansko.
I would to purchase another Dansko I am hoping I can find a good deal.
Placeholder (verified owner) –
ZapatosFue regalo y como trabaja en hospital, le encantaron no cansa los pies ! Excelente compra !
Soulflower (verified owner) –
Very comfortable, cute designI absolutely love these shoes. Excellent quality, love the design. Very comfortable, great fit. I wear a size 7, these fit true to size. I didn’t even really need to break these in, I love them with jeans as they have a worn denim look. I do find them expensive though but well worth it. The ones I love never go on sale!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
What in the miracle shoe have I been missing! 😂Love the shoes. Got them because I needed something for standing around at HHN at universal studios. Read the comments about going up a size so I did. I’m a 7.5 usually but decided on the 8.5-9 wide. Tried them on Sunday when I received them and loved that I had space to keep my feet breathing and I could still keep them on while walking. This was without socks and just around my house. I weigh 115lbs -120 (fluctuating) and my feet are slimmed. So I was worried about the wide portion.. but I had no issue with it. My toes or heels didn’t rub.
The greatest part about this was the way the shoe took away the implications you would get on normal ground or with regular shoes. The shoes feel like they’re keeping you from noticing the actual ground. While the shoe may be pressing into the ground, your feet are not pressing with them. It gives you the impression that your legs are moving but your feet are stable. And I really love that!! Because it’s taking away the work your feet would normally do to keep up with moving with the ankle and legs.. and keep up with moving with itself. The only thing working while you’re walking in these shoes is from the ankle up. It doesn’t even feel like I need to sit down. Standing is relaxing and balanced.
I ran in them to see if the shoes would come off, they didn’t! I tried one on with a sock and the other without to see the difference while I walked. Not much difference except the sock foot was more slippery.
Considering I’ll be working the Halloween horror nights event and I’ll be standing up for so many hours I knew I needed something that wouldn’t make my frame sink into my feet when I started to get more into the night and I’ve been standing in the same spot for so long. So I got these.
Love the design that I choose and love that I can just wipe them clean.
I’ll let you all know the update because my first night at HHN is going to be Tuesday for preview night. And then I’ll update again after HHN is over with.
So far so good!!
If you view my photos.. starting from the box photo
Photo 2(after the box photo) is what the shoes look like sock and no sock.
Photo 3 with my sock leg raised is just showing the show from another angle.
Photo 4 is the shoes from pivoted angle.
Photo 5 is me showing what the shoe looks like if I let it dangle from my foot on the heel side. Just to show that even with my slim foot it doesn’t come off.
Photo 6 is a front view of my foot dangling and the shoe loose. Did not come off and it also gives insight on the room and air that gets through.
Photo 7 is a top view of the shoes.
UPDATE:
Sorry for the delay in my update! So I wore them for HHN and the biggest thing was that the shoes don’t do well on unleveled terrain. Like a road or pavement that’s not completely leveled. The shoes also get hot… so during the day my feet were hot, but at night I was in heaven because it was cold.
Because I’m used to normal shoes, these shoes needed some getting used to in terms of the flatness. Normal shoes reach up into your arch and curvature. These shoes remain in a flat position so your foot is pressing down into them like it would if walking on hardwood floors. It’s a weird mix up because it feels good but when you take the shoes off, your feet are sore because of the adjustment happening to your feet. I don’t recommend wearing these right away for hours at a time like I did. Standing for hours at a time in a new shoe that requires different flexing of the foot should be done in small increments. Like if you are walking around your house tidying or doing dinner. That way you can slowly train your foot to recognize what you’re walking and standing in. I think my soreness was coming from the hours of standing and moving around I did at a theme park with different ground types and levels. Just be mindful and take all of that into consideration.
Overall, the shoes are great and they helped me! Definitely recommend!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Lightweight and supportive - good looking shoeFirst day wearing them to the office today. Brought a back up pair of shoes in case I had issues mid-day. No issues. This is my first pair of Dansko clogs. I love them! I wear the Dansko Lexie patent black mule daily but with rainy weather in my region opted to try the clog. I am impressed. Did go up a size as opposed to the open back mule. Comfort and support. Well made and attractive.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Living in These!!!❤️I love these shoes! $$$ Worth every penny $$$
PRO TIP: Do NOT “break in” these shoes. Get a size up if they’re tight. The idea of having to break a shoe in is from trying to make cheap, poorly made shoes fit your feet. These will be amazing out of the box if you just buy the correct size and stop trying to fit your size 9 feet into a 7 shoe. Make sure you leave a finger width of wiggle room at your heel. This is KEY to best fit. Your heel should rise up a bit when you walk and should not really touch the back of the shoe when you’re walking or standing. This makes sure you have room to freely move toes in the toe box and keeps your heel from getting blisters from rubbing. I am a 7 and sized up to the 7.5/8 and it’s just perfect. See their fit recommendation video in product pictures.
I ordered “black box leather” and I’m soooo in love that I’m saving up for the patent leather and the slide clogs, and thinking about the clog bootie shoe as well.
As a teacher, I’m on my feet 8-10 hours a day and while no shoe will relieve pain 100%, these shoes come the closest to helping my back and feet. I also wear these shopping and cooking and for watering my backyard. They’re water and slip resistant, and when they’re spattered with cooking oil they wipe clean and look good as new. I’ve tried cheap clogs from target that look as awful as they feel. Save your money and invest in Danskos. They look great, will last forever, and will get you through your day.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Best shoes you’ll ever own, after you break them in!!!So, before buying any dansko clogs, there are a few things you need to know- or you will not love your shoes. First, you need to order a size larger than you normally wear, there is supposed to be extra room. Second, these shoes need to be broken in, because they are made out of strong leather, and it can take a month to break them in, depending on how often you wear them. Also, my understanding is that they are hand made, that’s why identical pairs fit differently.
Now with that being said, after ordering the correct size, and they are broken in- these will be the best most comfortable shoes you ever own. I got these shoes as part of my nursing school uniform. I was so excited when I got them, I made the mistake of wearing them on a double shift as a CNA. By the middle of my first shift I was cursing out my nurse friends for suggesting I get these clogs. They were tight, stiff and my feet were swollen. I was at work and had no other option but to ride it out. That’s when they told me about the break in period. By the end of my last shift I was taking turns standing on one foot to give the other a rest, like a flamingo! After that I would wear them when I ran errands or around the house. I slowly wore them more often and got through it. It was hard, I even offered people money to break them in for me! Now, i wear them everywhere all the time! When I buy another pair I will just take them to a cobbler to be broken in.
Now, with that being said, I swear these shoes are the most comfortable shoes once they are broken in. I once had to walk home from nursing school, 8 miles, in these shoes. Not once did I have to stop, my feet felt better than if I had appropriate sneakers on. To the point I started doing my regular walking in them! These shoes will last forever and you will love them!! Just find a cobbler to stretch the leather.
Soulflower (verified owner) –
Love them, but....I love these shoes. I have always loved Dansko’s. Dansko’s have always fit me so good and are so comfortable. The problem is I ordered a size 40 and I received a size 41, way too big! The box indicates a size 40 however the shoe is a size 41.