Never bought danskos coz the heel always seemed too high.  Am working in a job where i stand and walk alot and my feet were killing me. I searched on Amazon and found these and when i got them I loved them immediately. I normally wear a size 9 and they were a bit snug in the instep.  I am used to wearing socks with my shoes. I couldn't wear socks with these.  So i wore them bare footed and thought for sure i would get blisters.  First time wearing them i got no blisters and they were so comfortable...nothing hurt when i got home. No back pain, no foot pain. They give you a very comfortable walk. The heel is not tall at all even though it says it is 1 3/4". It is the same as my Merrell clogs.  I loved them so much i ordered another pair but just a size larger and those are fine too. So if you feel that your regular size may be a bit snug (i think they run a tad small) then you may get a larger size. I think the larger size will allow you to wear socks with your shoes.  I think with the original size that is snug you can wear some anklet hose and that would work. Gonna try it. Love my first pair of Danskos and so do my feet!!