I work for a medical retailer where we are constantly standing and walking all day. I am typically a Dansko and Alegria wearer (I love both!), but my shoes weren't cutting it anymore.

I traditionally have a higher arch and instep and had used Sanita in the past. I loved the support! They are different from Dansko despite the similar design.

I ordered these shoes, mostly because of the great price. When I got these, there were a few surprises, (had I fully read specs/reviews I would have already known).

First off the leather is PU, which simply means it is not real leather. In turn, that means it will scuff easier but it will also be lighter and possibly break in faster. I scuffed these the 3rd day I wore them to work. They also felt broken in on that 3rd day.

Second, these are not like traditional clogs in the sense that they have a thin foam sole. They are not hard. I didn't know how I would feel about that since I like that extra firm support, but... these have been so pleasant! I have been wearing these for about 2 months and theyve just gotten better.

Third is simply my concern when people buy shoes like this. Please understand, traditional clogs like this are supposed to fit different from normal shoes. Since I was familiar with European sizes and Sanita I ordered the correct size. Proper fit means the top of the shoe (padded area) should initially fit a little snug as to hold the shoe on. That is because the back of the shoe should slip! Your heel should not be flush with the back; a pinky finger width of room is appropriate. There are multiple reasons behind this but the most notable is so you have a natural gait while you walk.

And last, the height is great! They appear to be the same height as Dansko but actually are about 1/2 inch shy of that Dansko height which makes them less stressful to walk in (talk about buckled ankles) and more ergonomical.

Overall, if you're ok with fake leather go with these! If not, you're gonna have to pay a little more. I would recommended these to medical professionals or anyone who is standing all day. If you're unsure about the size, maybe locate a specialty shoe store in your area and see what they recommend.