I was suspicious if these Dansko's would be worth the $$, but I have been so pleased with them I am now on my second set (black and brown).  I'm a heavy guy who is on my feet for 8-16 hours per day and these shoes have been a life saver.  I did need to down-size from my normal 45 to 44 as the leather stretches just a bit, but they break-in quickly and are very comfortable.