I have mixed feelings.

Style: LOVE the look of this shoe. The strap detail is every bit as lovely as in the photo. It's a bit chunky and that helps keep my foot from looking quite so long. The strap is easier to buckle than many I've had.

Quality: This is a seriously well-made shoe. Stitching is flawless, and the weight and thickness of the materials made me think no compromises were made on quality. The leather is thick and stiff, which leads into my issue.

Fit: My usual Dansko size was correct. Initial fit felt fabulous.

Comfort: I wore these around on carpet first to make sure they didn't rub or hurt. No problems. The first time wearing them out, big blisters on baby toes. Seems that with thin hosiery or when barefoot, foot slides forward and toes get jammed into the toe box, which is already less roomy than the usual Dansko clogs. As with most Danskos, the heel is designed to fit loosely enough to slip a bit while walking. No issue with that.

Solutions/Modifications: After a week of aggressive shoe-stretching (took 3 visits to the shop and switching to a men's stretcher before they finally stretched enough), they feel FAR better. Still, since they've fooled me before, I wear them with pants and thick socks to continue breaking them in. All is well with socks, but I'd hoped to wear them with skirts. I'll update once I graduate to either flimsy or no hosiery. For that, I will try a ball-of-foot insert, in the hopes that it will stop my foot from sliding forward.

I would only recommend these to someone who really loves the style and doesn't need to use them right away, in case the break in period is trying. It's a big risk to take for $155.