I work in a pharmacy and I am on my feet up to 12 hours a day. I had heard so much about how great Dansko shoes are. I got this pair and I was so excited because they are a very nice looking shoe. I wore them 1 day and decided that there was just no way I could keep them. They are way to heavy. I was trying to find a shoe that would help reduce the swelling in my ankle  an old injury I still have trouble with). My feet were aching and my BOTH ankles were very swollen. Maybe it was just this style? I have spoken with many nurses that love Dansko and wouldn't put on any other kind. But for me, I'm going to have to go back to the Born Toby. Sorry....I really wanted thee to work out.