super soft right out of the box
I am pretty much a round the clock clog wearer in cool weather, and was looking for a nice clog to replace my Danskos. I have worn Danskos for almost 17 years now, but the arthritis in the top of my feet (thanks to a long nursing career) has gotten to the point that they were hurting me to wear. I was also falling a lot, because the narrow heel on the Dansko caused my ankle to suddenly twist and give way, so I needed something with a wider and more stable heel.I wear a size 39 in Danskos, and a size 8 M US in this shoe fit exactly perfect straight out of the box for me, so I would agree with the previous reviewers who said they run large. I do not take a wide shoe, and do not have wide feet, but I did not feel that these were for people with excessively wide feet, as also noted in previous reviews. The toe is wider than a Dansko, yes, but not so much that it is excessive or comical. It would be a good shoe for someone with bunions, for example, because it does not squeeze the ball of the foot or the toes. The shoe has absolutely fantastic cushioning. It is like stepping into a bed of marshmallows when you put them on for the first time. I wore these as my only shoe on a two week trip to Europe, and trekked all over the countryside, cities, castles, and small villages in nothing but these shoes. They were perfect, and my feet were never sore at the end of the day. The tooled leather is absolutely beautiful, and makes an otherwise utilitarian shoe look much more attractive and fashionable.A few caveats about these shoes, however. The heel slips with each step, regardless of any anti-heel slip insert tried. Because the lining of the shoe IS so soft and cushioned, however, there was zero blister formation or heel/ankle irritation. I was initially concerned I would end up with a blister on each ankle, but this never happened, and the heel slip was not bothersome or uncomfortable, so it was not a problem. Because there is so much cushioning in the sole of these shoes, it is impossible to wear orthotics or inserts of any kind without pushing your foot almost completely out of the shoe from all the stuffing. Even a slim odor eater insole is too much. If you must wear orthotics or any kind of insert, be aware that you will have to remove the cushioned insert that comes with this shoe, and it will not be as soft. Lastly, there is a lot of room in the toe of the shoe, yes, but that did cause me to develop a small blister on the pinkie toe of each foot, because my toes rubbed the inside of the shoe as I walked. This happens to me when I wear crocs, too, so it could just be that I have sensitive feet. Regardless, the blisters developed. They were small and minor and not terribly uncomfortable, but definitely noticeable after a few days. I had moleskin on hand, though, so again, this was not a problem.Overall I think these are excellent shoes, and I am thrilled with the purchase. I will be recommending them to my nursing colleagues as an alternative to Danskos.
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Good quality, great price.
I love my work shoes. They are durable and comfortable. They are slightly loose fitting but not enough to cause a problem, perfect for 12 hour shifts. They are a little heavy if you’re not used to them but I have had no trouble. The heel is a little tall but helps with support on those long hours on hard floors. These shoes are my number 1 go to after trying many different tennis shoe styles and ending up wearing them out far too quickly.
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AlliesMomAK
June 21, 2012
More comfy than my danskos!
I bought these to be a work shoe. I spend between 8-12 hours on a shift, walking concrete floors, and Dansko stopped making the shoe I've been wearing for the past 5 years (the Jocelyn.) I ordered these not really expecting them to be as comfortable, and figured that worst case scenario, I would have a cute pair of tooled clogs to wear with jeans. Boy, did I ever understimate these shoes! They are a dream, required NO break-in period, and are really a very attractive shoe. The support is phenomenal, the anti-microbial footbed is a must for me in a work shoe, and the comfort is FAR beyond what my Dansko's provided. Going to buy a couple more pairs - I love them THAT much! They do fit true to size, I have a medium width foot that is cradled perfectly in these shoes.
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T. Harris
February 09, 2014
Finding shoes that fit is challenging for me
A little back story: I have big feet. Always have. I already have a pair of these at home that are smooth black. I use them for work, but they are two years old and getting a little worn out. I had gotten a size 10 and then paid to have them stretched at the local shoe shop. The reason for this is the place I got them (not Amazon) said they only came in wide width for size 11 (my actual shoe size.)So I went looking elsewhere when it was time to get new ones, since I already knew what size I needed I figured online ordering would be just fine. Imagine my surprise when I found a size 11 in medium width! I order them, they came and I tried them on. They are a little more loose then what I am used to but feel much better then the ones I had to have stretched. Again these are work shoes. I work 10 hour days 4 days a week mostly standing so comfort is of great importance. I have worn them twice now (I alternate with a pair of expensive athletic shoes to make both last longer and to keep my feet happy) and find them very comfortable. My feet are not tired when I am done with my work day. The slight loose feeling is doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would. All in all a great shoe for people on their feet all day. Way better then Danskos (Danskos make my feet hurt)Pros: very comfortable, cool understated look, fits like most clogs but with more cushionCons: slightly large (which is really typical of clog styles in general no matter the brand.) For me a half size smaller would have fit better but I am wearing these and they work just fine. No blisters, my feet are happy
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Diane Chapka
April 17, 2014
LOVE THEM
Just got these and they are exactly as I expected.The perfect color, a medium to light gray with an slight embossed, kind of croco-like, design which will coordinate with all of my scrubs. I am on my feet as a medical professional all day and these are very comfortable. I have been wanting to try this clog style of professional shoes and didn't want to chance the Dansko brand, as most of my coworkers have, because they are alot more expensive and seem very heavy. These are a great alternative. They are a great price, they are realtively light in weight, they are cushioned in the footbed and have arch support. They are slip resistant-the Danskos aren't!. They have a smooth somewhat shiny surface which will be easy to wipe and keep clean. They fit as expected. I am an 8.5 which I ordered and they fit very well-the heel is supposed to slip some. I like the heel height-probably about 2 inches, flat shoes make my legs ache so these are great. Arrived quickly, about 4 days from order to doorstep. I will definitely try other styles/colors within this brand when I am ready for another pair.
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