Once again working in th medical field a lot of people sport the Dansko look. I've always stuck with Nikes because the tall heel on Danskos scared me and I saw myself twisting my ankle. However, after having to replace my work shoes every few months I thought I'd try investing in some clogs. I tried some on in a local specialty store and was fitted, but didn't buy there for $109-$149...I know I'm a jerk! This shoes are def different because they are not designed to grip ontio your entire foot. Your foot is meant to slide around a bit. The back of the shoe is for safety and to keep in on, but it does not touch the back of your heel the entire time you're wearing it and this takes some getting used to. This show is a tad narrow for my feet that are a little on the wide side, but I think I just need to break them in. I do like the posture the shoe forces you to have and the cushion and support I feel. I've had many patients say they had severe back pain and these shoes instantly improved their pain. I also know many doctors reccomend this brand to their patients. Since I'm on my feet most of my work day that was enough prrof for me!