I bought these to replace a previous model that was very comfortable.  This new design has a very thick, bulging strap built into the instep that cuts into the top of the foot.  I was nearly crippled in a few hours, and having them stretched at the shoe shop didn't help.  I can get my feet into the next size up, but then the last is way too big.  I am throwing these into the garbage;  I wouldn't even give them away to charity for fear of injuring some poor person who might get them.  The bulging instep strap seems to be a common Dansko feature now, and there is simply no reason for it.  Do they think it makes the shoes look better, maybe?  Aside from crippling me if I try to wear them, they seem just fine;  I guess that means they deserve one star.