I have the brown crazyhorse leather and the black. I didn't buy these from Amazon because I found them elsewhere for an amazing price.  These are comfortable because of the hidden platform. I find the black pair a bit more comfortable because the leather has a bit more give. I have tried dansko professionals and wear a 43 but I was able to wear these in a 42.  Thank goodness, because most of the cute Danskos aren't made in a 43.  I do have to wear these with thin socks though.