Dansko Men's Professional Clog - All Day Support

First things first. I bought these because I work in the restaurant industry and wanted some quality shoes to last me longer than the kitchen clogs I usually wear. Going from regular Crocs style to these was a HUGE change to my arches...which were on fire after the first day of wearing these shoes. They legitimately felt bruised, however, I pushed on. I wore them every day despite the supreme amount of pain to my arches and finally got to a point where they didn't hurt anymore. Since then they have held up great and my feet have adjusted so they feel just fine. Pretty tight though so if you are planning on putting an insole I suggest getting a size up from your usual.All-in-all I like the shoes, and they add like an inch in height so that's cool. Just be prepared for some arch adjustment if you have flat feet!

These shoes are great, but give them time to get used to your feet.When I bought these I had never owned a decent pair of real leather shoes. I didn't know how they would feel prior to my purchase. But, I'd heard time and time again that Dansko makes the most comfortable clog for long days on your feet, so I gave them a shot. I run a hotel restaurant and have been an avid wearer of a certain rubber clog, but didn't get the proper support I needed and my ankles were killing me. So bad that I thought I was in need of medical attention. Since wearing these though my pains have almost disappeared. I'll be honest, my first few days were painful. I almost went through with returning them for a larger pair. After reading reviews about how others did the same, however, and ended up with a pair too big, and then researching leather shoes in general I decided to keep them and see what happened.Like I said, the first part of you and your clog's relationship will most likely be painful, but what I'm starting to learn is that your foot will work and soften the leather to exactly fit itself. Those of you who have ever bought a brand new leather baseball mitt will understand. It takes work and patience to achieve the perfect fit.Here are some tips that I've found to work.1. Don't go a full day wearing these. It will not end well. Your feet will hate you. Consider taking a day's break in between to let the leather dry out and breath after your feet sweat. It will also let your feet rest.2.Get some leather conditioner and use it on them right away. It will soften the leather and help break it in faster. Repeat this procedure every few months to keep them from cracking and to restore oils lost.3.Trust your shoe size. If your toes aren't mashed and your heel has about a pencils width between the back of the shoe, then you should be fine.4. I've found that the shoe collar along the top of your foot will need to stretch. It will probably hurt at first but once your foot sinks down towards the front of the shoe it will progressively feel better.Take some time and research the proper care of leather shoes from reliable sources. With time and patience, and some pain, these shoes will become a best friend for your feet.

So many nurses I work with wear Dansko clogs. I decided to purchase a pair and see what they’re all about. At first they were a huge adjustment. But now three months in I can work a 10 or 12 hour shift without my feet throbbing by the end of the day. I also don’t wear compression socks. So that’s a win. I attempted just a straight up regular dansko and they were not comfortable. I traded them in for the backless kind thinking that would take the pressure off the tops of my feet from the first pair. Turns out it didn’t help and my scrubs were getting caught in the bottoms of my feet. I returned the second pair and almost gave up. Then I ordered one more pair the same sized I ordered in the first pair. But in WIDE. What a game changer. Three weeks of walking in them and they were getting broken in fairly well. I also had a backup pair of shoes in my office just in case. Wide did the trick, there great shoes and the nurses I work with have had the same pair for like 8+YEARS! So I had to figure out how to stop spending 150$ every 6-10 months.Love them now. Good luck!

i guess i should start this review with saying i bough my first pair of dansksos 10 years ago, loved them and wore them to bone and was looking for a replacement pair after the sole started coming off. naturally, i turn to amazon to buy something i'm familiar with. bought the same exam size. the fit was a little tight, but i vaguely remember my first pair being a bit tight and that there was a "break in" period. it however go to the point that my feet were aching terribly by the end of the day. nevertheless, i continued to wear them daily to "break them in". after 3 months, i could not suffer any longer. they did not feel any looser after 3 months compared to day 1. overall, they felt pretty rigid. i actually questioned (and still do) whether these are real danskso or some cheap knock off being sold as dansko. to make matters worse, i developed a bunion on one of my feet and as most of us know surgery is the only option for that. i'm terribly disappointed in my purchase and absolutely regret buying these. i'm back to wear my nike air force ones at work.

The Dansko Professional clogs provide just the right amount of support for the foot and legs while standing for long hours. I see why some waitress that is see at a local restaurant rave about their comfort when asked about their choice of footwear for the job. The arch just has the right about of height, unlike Sanita, has a higher arch. Some may like this over Sanita. I find the collar of the Dansko clog to be just a little too snug at first, after wearing them, this snugness was no longer an issue. As pictured, the recommended distance at the heel is shown. I do find that I do, at times, that my heel does go into contact with the back of the clog. The leather footbed is not removable. The footbed feels smooth on the foot. The footbed can be cleaned. It should be wiped down with a damp cloth, or with leather footbed cleaner, regularly to prevent any slimy buildup that can cause slippage within the shoe. This is important if you choose to not wearing socks. Overall, recommand.