Dansko Clogs: Sometimes comfort matters more than fashion.

I bought my first pair of Dansko clogs two years ago and wore them frequently in all kinds of weather. Sadly, the soles eventually wore out and I just replaced them with a new pair. I first bought Dansko clogs because I liked the easy in / easy out feature. I could step into them and go. This is great when I am running in and out of the house on errands and with the kids. Plus, these clogs are sooooo comfortable.

WHAT YOU GET - THE CLOGS

The clogs have leather uppers. Mine are the oiled leather version. As a practical matter, this means that they have a very slightly tacky feeling to them that traps light color dust and can make them look shabby. The oil does protect the leather however, because they really stood up through two years in New England with very varied weather and I wore them all the time. The leather did not stretch and retained its shape and appearance through two years of use.

The bottom of the clogs is a dense plastic material. This is what gave out on me. Eventually, the soles wore away until there were large holes in the heels. The holes did not make it up to the footbed, but they were unattractive and I decided to replace them.

One thing to note about the bottom of the clogs is that it is not flexible like a sneaker. Dansko calls this the "rocker bottom." I like the way they wear but some people might find the bottom awkward.

The best part of these clogs is that they are very, very comfortable. The footbed retains it shape and gives good support. The bottoms of the clogs are a bit thicker than normal flat shoes and give me a little bit of height which I like. Another nice feature is the closed back which make them more comfortable and warmer in cold weather.

The downside to these clogs is that they are not particularly stylish and really go mostly with jeans and very casual clothes. For a hippie look, they could be paired with skirts or dressier clothing.

SIZING

These clogs use European styling. Unless you are familiar with European styling, you will probably need to try them on before determining which size works best for you. My feet are somewhat wide (that is what having three children does to you) and I am very comfortable in these clogs. They also come in narrow widths.

PRICE

They generally run about $110 per pair. Both times I purchased these clogs, I found them on sale for $80 online at Shoe Dawg.

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

I really like Dansko clogs and when my first pair wore out, I purchased another pair. Although they are expensive, I find they are worth the money in comfort and convenience. I definitely recommend these shoes.