What Makes a Dansko So Great
So you keep hearing everyone talk about how amazing the Dansko shoes are. What about these shoes leave you and your feet feeling great at the end of the day. To put it simply, everything about a Dansko is designed for maximum comfort and support.
Dansko History
Since their founding in 1990, the wife and husband team of Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup have been dedicated to making people’s feet happy. They first discovered the style while visiting Denmark searching for horses. When they returned, they had to share their discovery with their friends. When their friends tried them on, they told their friends. And just like that, a shoe company was born. The result was the Dansko Clog, which quickly became the standard for healthcare, education, and other hardworking professionals.
Construction and Materials
Upper – Highest quality leathers
Designs follow the natural contours of the foot. Instep collar is generously padded. Upper designs accommodate most foot types.- Toe Box – Thermoplastic
Sturdy reinforcement adds durability and toe protection. Allows toes to move comfortably. - Heel Counter – TPU (Thermoplastic urethane)
Acts as a natural shoehorn. Allows heel to move up and down when walking. Provides lateral stability. - Heel Cup
The drop-in cavity cradles your heel and prevents it from sliding sideways in the shoe. - Socklining – Leather Socklining
Anti-microbial - Footbed – Breathable open-cell PU foam
Absorbs and evaporates perspiration. - Inner Frame – Polypropylene
Provides stability, reduces torque and provides lateral stability. - Outsole – Polyurethane
Rocker-bottom sole propels foot forward when walking. Wider heel for greater stability. Improved compound for shock absorption equal to athletic shoes.
The Doctor’s Approval
Dansko is proud to carry the American Podiatric Medical Associations (APMA) Seal of Acceptance. The APMA awards the Seal after rigorously evaluating a product to determine if it promotes quality foot health. Dansko’s Stapled Clog, Sausalito, Sanibel, Sedona, Vista, Arcadia, Bristol, Carmel, Geneva, Calais, Avalon, Sofia, Presidio and Walden Collections all have received the APMA Seal of Acceptance. Retired collections with the APMA Seal of Acceptance include Beacon Hill, Left Bank, Next Gen, Louvre, Belmont, Capri and Golden Gate
Are Danskos Right For Me?
In a word, absolutely. Dansko make so much more than just their traditional Professional Clog. If the Professional is has too firm of a footbed, try the new XP line, with a soft, memory foam insole. If you have a narrow or wide foot, the Professional is available in widths. For a high or low instep, there are styles with adjustable straps that work great for both. On top of all of that, Dansko makes almost every style imaginable from boots to sandals and everything in between. If you are looking for a shoe that leaves your feet feeling great at the end of a long day, try a pair of Danskos! Need help picking out a style best for your foot type or need? Give us a call at 1-800-705-7463 and we will be more than happy to assist you.
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