Dansko Shoes

There is an infinite beauty in those simple words. Think about trying to make it to work on time by walking to the office on a crisp fall day, or enjoy strolling through the streets of a new city. If your feet hurt, you hardly enjoy it!

Where Did They Come From?

First off, they're Danish. The original Dansko shoes were clogs designed in Denmark. They've been around quite a while now, having been launched in the 1980s. The husband and wife who designed the shoes didn't set out for them to be such a big deal. Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup were horse trainers in search of the perfect barn shoe. What they got was pure comfort, and a style that was even presentable in public.

In just a few years, Dansko, Inc. was born. After that came 3,500 retail locations of all types that wanted to carry Dansko shoes. Now, with a little bit of online or in-store shopping, you can have some of the most comfortable shoes on the planet on your feet, too. No horses required.

What Dansko Shoes Have to Offer

The comfort component has already been covered. They're also durable and nice to look at. Last but not least, of course, are the features they have to offer.

• The Stapled Clog, the first design they offered, meets the requirements to be considered a true slip-proof sole.
• Leather and animal-free shoes are available. Most of the Dansko shoes are leather, but there are a few styles in the Professional line that are animal-free. The shoes in this line are actually made of felt.

Dansko shoes can go with just about any attire as long as it's not too formal. Wear them for work or play, and forget about them. They're not like the pointy-toed, high heeled shoes some of us are used to, and that's definitely a good thing.

Another positive is the warranty that comes with Dansko shoes. It's not formal, meaning they don't give you a lifetime guarantee. However, they do ensure the quality of the shoes. If you think they're falling apart long before they should be, or they have a defective part, they will definitely check them out for you. Just don't count on a new pair because of the normal wear and tear that comes with enjoying a pair of comfortable shoes.

Potentially one of the coolest things Dansko shoes do is allow you to get just one shoe. They work with the National Odd Shoe Exchange (contact them at 1-480-892-3484) to split up pairs of shoes between amputees and those with significant differences between the sizes of their feet. Sounds like a good plan!

Buy Them Now

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• To find an authorized Dansko shoes dealer, go to this page.