How are Dansko clogs supposed to fit?

[daisymommy]

I remember reading that Dansko clogs should fit so that your heel can rise up and down inside them.

So, when you have your foot in the shoe, how much room is there between the back of your heel and the shoe? Just enough to slip a sheet of paper between them, or a whole finger width gap?

I am returning one pair because they are too tight and hurt my feet. But the next size up I can fit a finger behind my heel, and that just feels too big and loose--is that how it's supposed to be?
When I walk, they do stay on, my heel slips up and down, but it feels like I am wearing backless clogs--big clogs at that. Will I just get used to it, or should I return them too and give up?

[anamika]

I would like to know too ;)
I keep wanting to buy clogs but they never seem to fit right.

[tarahsolazy]

I wear them all the time. I have a full finger width back there, and they are comfy as can be. My heel does move, less than with a backless clog, but some movement. They shouldn't be tight at all. My normal shoe size is 7 or 7.5, and I wear a 38 in Danskos

[athompson]

I agree w/tarahsolazy. I usually wear an 8 and I take a 39 in Dansko. It takes some getting used to, but they are oh so comfy once you do. 6pm.com has a deal on the professional clog tiger's eye pattern (two choices) for $69.95 today.
http://www.6pm.com/product/7782198/color/245196

[ellies mom]

One thing to think about with Danskos is that there is quite a bit of variation from pair to pair even within the same size. So if one pair seems too snug, especially across the top of the foot, try on another pair in that size as well as going up a size.

I'm a size 7 and I wear a 38 also but my first pair is a lot more snug across the top than my current favorite pair. So it definitely pays to try on a few pair.

[angnanny]

When I purchased my Danskos at a local European Walking Store they were able to stretch them so that they better fit me. I have somewhere between a finger and a sheet of paper's amount of space in the back of mine.

I am seriously missing my black patent leather danskos (that my dog ate) so I've been stalking all the sites to try and find a deal.

Ang

[daisymommy]

Thanks. When I say too tight on the 41 size, my heel cannot move at all. It's wedged in there and hurts to walk. But with the 42 size, I can stick a whole finger down between the back of the shoe and my heel. I wasn't sure if that was too much. And the closest store to me that sells them is an hour away, so I do my shopping online.

[jerigirl]

A finger width behind the heel sounds ok to me. So tight that your heel doesn't move is too small.

[etaylor75]

I have a few pairs of Danko's and every time I buy them I try on more than one pair of the same style/ size and end up choosing ones from different boxes. I don't think their sizing is very consistent.

Erin

[nupe]

I'm a size 8.5. For years I have tried many pairs of danskos and had trouble because i'm in between 38 and 39 in the professional. The best solution I had was to get the mary jane style in 39, and wear them with thick athletic style socks.

Once I bought 38's that ran big (and were marked as such in the description), from online and they were comfy too.

[ahisma]

I totally agree that there is a variation between individual pairs. I tried them on at a few stores before I found a pair that I felt fit right. I definitely don't have a finger's width, but way more than a slip of paper.

I normally wear a 7.5 - 8 and wear a size 39 Dansko. I've been wanting to order from 6pm for ages but haven't because I just know that I won't get a pair that fit right. I was totally frustrated with shopping for them for quite a while but finally bit the bullet. I'm so, so glad that I did, I love them!

[wellyes]

That's just the way they are. I think it's a love it or hate it kind of thing.... I never really liked mine.

[Kindra178]

I am totally late to the game on Danskos and they are by far my fav shoes. I recommend sizing up to 42. I have two pairs of the professional, each fit different. I wear 8.5 and the 39s are fine. I got a pair with the strap across and the 39s were way tooo tight.

[daisymommy]

Thanks ladies! I am getting used to them. I wore them around the house for few hours before wearing them shopping at Target, and then again on T-day. Now I am at the point where the size feels totally fine (I am wearing my midweight socks instead of my thinner ones, so they feel better on)--but I am still getting used to the feel of walking 2" above the ground versus flat on it in my tennis shoes. That's a bit tricky, and I keep feeling like I am going to twist my ankle. Not sure that it's safe to wear this if you have to chase after small children!

[Beth24]

Thanks ladies! I am getting used to them. I wore them around the house for few hours before wearing them shopping at Target, and then again on T-day. Now I am at the point where the size feels totally fine (I am wearing my midweight socks instead of my thinner ones, so they feel better on)--but I am still getting used to the feel of walking 2" above the ground versus flat on it in my tennis shoes. That's a bit tricky, and I keep feeling like I am going to twist my ankle. Not sure that it's safe to wear this if you have to chase after small children!

If it makes you feel any better I am one of the clumsiest people around, really, and I have never had a Dansko clog induced incident! ;) Enjoy them, they really are great.

[sunchip]

I was at the Costco in Camas, WA last weekend and saw the Dansko professional on sale! $69 I believe. They only have size 38 and 39 in black and maroon. Unfortunately, I wear a 37 :( Good luck hunting!

[jerigirl]

I was at the Costco in Camas, WA last weekend and saw the Dansko professional on sale! $69 I believe. They only have size 38 and 39 in black and maroon. Unfortunately, I wear a 37 :( Good luck hunting!
Whaaaat Costco had some Danskos? HMMM.

[liamsmom]

I just found this thread! I have a pair of plain black Danskos in size 39. I usually wear a size 9, lol, maybe 8.5 depending on the shoe. I still have the room at the back of the heel and can fit my finger inside. It takes some getting used to.

I am a klutz, but sometimes I do find Danskos a little "tipsy." Like the soles are a little smaller that the top of the shoe. I know that sounds a little weird. You just have to be mindful how you step sometimes.