I love the look and idea of Dansko clogs, but find they are too "hard" for my feet. I have a high instep, so the inflexible band on the top of the shoe digs in as well. So sad ... the red patent Danskos were to-die-for! I wear Merrell hiking boots/shoes for their support and comfort, and am really happy with them!

I love dansko clogs. I'm a nurse who happens to like to cook. After working all day I usually rush home to cook dinner. It occured to me at the dinner table one day that I still had my clogs on. Now that's a good shoe when you forget you even have them on.

I am also a nurse who loves her danskos. Zappos carries them in narrow sizes, which has been a godsend. Anjali - where did you get those socks!?

I wear crocs in the kitchen. Much less expensive and when I do spalt something on them, I can just wash them in the laundry (or top rack dishwasher!) They are NOT attractive, but I really don't care. The keep me comfortable 1for hours on end, are inexpensive, have lasted a long time, and are (thus far) indestructible!

I'm a pastry chef and I swear by my Dansko clogs! And I have the red patent ones ABCORNWELL, and love them! :)

Ooooh DANIELLEM I am sooo envious!

Abcornwell : try another pair - I've got a similar issue with my feet, and I've found that you just need to try multiple pairs on in the store (even of the same size) and buy the pair that fit right. Once you find them and break them in...love.

I actually JUST replaced mine (dog sitting, and the new dog and my dog thought it would be fun to play with them while I was out). I probably annoyed the shoe salesman, but I tried on 3 different size 37s before I found a pair that fit me perfectly.

My only issue is that sometimes they make me turn my ankles...eh.

Love my Dansko clogs. My sister-in-law got a brand new pair real cheap at a flea market - must've fallen off a truck :) . They weren't her size but she couldn't pass up the deal (I think they were about $50). Lucky for me, they're my size! I actually think they're pretty unattractive, but started wearing them just because my mom always loved hers... well, I will never go back! I work at a stand up desk (because I hate the idea of sitting all day) and these are the only shoes I can wear to stand for 8+ hours without getting knee pain. They weren't super comfortable at first but once you break them in, they're amazing.

I agree with TATTERH00D: Danskos don't do it for me, but the Bistro Crocs are a godsend. Feel like nothing on my feet, but great protection and skid-prevention. I found Danskos too hard and high; had a feeling like I was going to tip over a lot.

@Dublin09: The photo is actually of Emma's beloved Danskos and awesome socks. Maybe she'll check in and let us know where she got them -- I love striped socks too!

@abcornwell: Dansko makes a mary-jane style clog that eliminates the top band which might be more comfortable. I love mine!

I am a big fan. I have worked retail for 15 years and spend long hours baking at home. I am typing this in my flannel p.j.s and my black Danskos! Better than slippers...I own 4pair!

LOVE my clogs- I call my black patent leather Dankso 'my happy shoes.'
always comfy!

Yes. I too have never found a more comfortable pair of shoes to wear while in the kitchen for long stretches of time. I have a black pair, but I'm looking around for some more cheery colors for spring/summer!

I was a Dansko-lover for four years until I found Sanitas. Now I'll never go back :) They're essentially the same thing, except they are the people who used to make Danskos. I find they last longer, are sturdier, and provide better arch support. <3

I have those socks!!

I have a pair of Dansko clogs, and they've been amazing for my feet/back whenever I have to stand for a long period of time. I'll admit that I've even worn them under some extra long jeans to standing-room-only concerts. But if you need to walk anywhere, they're a bit too heavy and clunky. I swap them out for Merrell shoes (originally recommended by my physical therapist a couple years ago) when I know I'll be on my feet but on the move.

Just an FYI on fit-Dansko clogs were made by Sanita until 2008, at which point Dansko started making their own. I have found that Dansko clogs no longer fit me properly but Sanitas fit me perfectly, just like my old Danskos. I have a narrow heel but a more normal toe spread and found that the current Danskos fit strange all around. Unfortunately, there is no difference in price but the quality is still the same.

I am wearing some very similar as we speak, I nabbed them at a thrift store for $4.50 and they were like new. Hope I have that luck again when I go back :) They are lifesavers!!

I love Dansko sooooo so much....I usually get mine from the Walking Co. because they have so many colors always!!! They also carry the ProXP clog, which is great because it has the anti-slip bottom which I loooove :) Definitely saved me a few times!

I finally broke down and shelled out the big bucks for a pair of brown oiled danskos. I should have bought them years ago! But of course, they didn't have as many fun colors back then.

Zappos carries them in every style and color under the sun.

I got my Dansko Mary Janes (my third pair of Danskos!) at a local shop and when they didn't fit correctly, the shop helped reshape the upper for free, and now I live in them. Look into options on that tight top strap--that can be loosened by a professional.

When I was last waitressing/barista-ing, the pastry chef-genius-goddess pulled me aside to tell me I needed to wear shoes there for comfort/support and not so much for style. She was wearing clogs very similar to yours but I wasn't really convinced until she pulled up her pant leg and showed me the varicose veins she got from years of working with not enough support. That convinced me really quick!

Like a couple of others, I'm in the Sanita camp - better quality since Dansko moved their production to China, while Sanita continues to manufacture in Denmark and Poland. I got a pair of orange sandals on clearance and am dying for spring to wear them!
(Also, if regular Zappos prices scare you ,it's because they never go on sale, they go to 6pm.com, their clearance site.)

But truly, I find myself wearing my Birkenstock Boston clogs in the kitchen the most - great support, and they're not noisy. If I wore my Sanita clogs around the house all the time my downstairs neighbors would hate me!

Dansko really are not perfect for everyone. I wore them for years and loved them and then slowly started developing significant problems with my feet and knees. After trying everything else I decided to change shoes and sure enough, it was the clogs.

I love my Dansko clogs and wear them every time I'm in the kitchen. I'm short and the height it gives me makes it much more comfortable to cook and do dishes. I just feel sorry for my 1st floor neighbor that hears me clunking around.

I will definitely check out Sanitas -- a brand I'm not familiar with. I refuse to buy anything made in China if there is a viable alternative.
Also, if I really liked them I would have to have TWO pairs, one for indoors and one for outdoors, because I'm dead set against wearing shoes indoors that have traipsed through mud, dirt, and worse.

Interesting info about the switch in manufacturers. Is this true of all Danskos, or just the clogs?

I don't remember who said it, but when I bought my first pair of Dansko clogs the salesperson told me the same thing about trying on more than one pair in the same size. It's the reason I wouldn't recommend buying the clogs online.

I recently admitted to myself that I tend to turn my ankles in my clogs, to the point where, as much as I love them, I don't think I'm going to be replacing them.

when i was having trouble with my heels hurting, i bought a pair of croc-type knockoffs to wear in the house.
cheap and super comfortable. my heel pain went away!

pippigirl, i hope the chinese also refuse buying anything from where you are from.

how dare we have a global economy, ppffftt!

I wear my Danskos all day long, whether I'm cooking a huge dinner or not. We have hardwood floors throughout the house and w/o my Danksos, I'm exhausted and my whole body is achey at 8 pm. With them, I'm totally fine. They're not great for walking long distances though, not enough shock-absorption. But for standing or hustling around, they are a life-saver.

I recommend http://www.danskooutlet.com/Home/ for half-off prices. Also, LL Bean's Comfort Clogs are excellent copies of Danskos at half the price, or less. I just bought a sale pair of clogs for $40 there.

WARNING: Not for clumsy people or those with breakable bones. I loved my Danskos (so comfy!) until I stepped off a curb, rolled my ankle, and broke my foot. Now I'm all about flats for cuteness and tennis shoes for comfort.

@Niesipi: Global trade needs to be fair trade.

Dansko (at least the ones I bought about 10 years ago which still are my go-to pair for work) clogs are a godsend for my job - as a pharmacist, I'm literally on my feet for no less than 10 hrs a day, sometimes 13 (literally, I don't sit down once). At the end of the day, I don't even feel it! I tend to wear them with some bootcut yoga pants that are a little longer than my normal hemline (the clogs have a slight heel to them), and I think they look swell. =)

When I was in grad school, Danskos were de rigueur for all of the women in our Master of Fine Arts Program. We would spend all day on our feet at school and all night in our studios. We all loved them.

I finally wore down the heel in my first pair after about 5 years. I replaced them and have several additional pairs. I keep checking the higher end shoe stores for clearance sales.

Thorndale: I have those gel mats in my studio now. I love them!

I found my Danskos at an REI garage sale for $20 brand new. I was a little concerned that they weren't going to stretch enough for the top of my foot. It took a little time, but they are perfect now! Saving a $100 on Danskos? Awesome!

I love Dansko clogs. At one time (when I was working in a bookstore) I had 16 pairs in different colors. It was the only way I could be on my feet all day.

I always travel in them - it makes everything easier on my feet and back - from taking off shoes in security lines, to dealing with swollen feet on long flights and even walking around cities. I once even hiked in a pair in mountains in Italy - my feet were just wrecked after a couple of days in my hiking boots, so I switched to Danskos and my feet improved.

The only thing is their distinctive style. I don't mind it with more casual clothes, but I do wish I could find the same level of comfort in something a little dressier for the evenings.

I will second what someone else said - the size varies from pair to pair because they are hand-made. You need to try them on. I've had to try as many as 3 pairs before I got the right fit, even in the same style and size.

Interesting sidebar: Danskos have a pretty high instep and I have nearly flat feet, so I listed mine on e-Bay. They were clearly described as used, though in great condition.

People, those used clogs sold for $70 (plus shipping) after a fierce, multi-party bidding war. Since I only paid $100 for them and they weren't any special edition or no-longer-made model, I've never been able to figure out why they were such a hot ticket.

I guess Danskos just have a very high resale value!

I love my narrow Danskos too - especially when I know I'm going to be doing a lot of standing. But agree with those who have commented about the ankle twisting problem.

Teachers love Danskos too! I'm a teacher who also loves to cook. I have two pairs, brown and black, and wear them almost exclusively in the cold half of the year.

thorndale, kellyk...

Americans have also been selling chemicals to foreign countries that are now illegal to use in the states. yes the governments there haven't outlawed these products, but ppl were exposed to horrific things because yankees wanted to make a buck. (love that capitalism)

how fair is that?

My wife has been wearing these since culinary school and still does today. Although they can be pricey, Danskos are well worth the investment.

Hell no.

I'm a cook too. I need shoes I can stand in. I bought a pair of Danskos a few months ago because so many cooks and chefs I know swear by them...The insoles are INCREDIBLY HARD, the arches are too high (I have flat feet, which until recently never gave me any issues), and I keep twisting my ankles in them. I had to buy padded insoles just to keep my heels from aching after a few hours. Eventually, too, they started affecting my knees, which are sore all the time now from wearing these clogs. The only good thing I can say about Dansko clogs is that their treads make them good for hiking.

I've tried Crocs, too. Those were too SOFT, and I ended up with Achilles tendon issues after wearing those. The most comfortable shoes I've used in the kitchen were a pair of Doc Martens I'd had since college. Unfortunately they fell apart after two years of kitchen stress. :{