I'm one of those people that's been a Dansko devotee for years, so I was hesitant in switching to Alegria since it was a completely different fit. I've yet to regret the switch! My recommendation is that if you'd like a proper fit, try them on ahead of time at a retailer -- I had to get a size slightly bigger than my Dansko size for the shoe to fit correctly. Also, these are a little narrow for wide footed folks -- it tends to pinch on the outer edge. As for overall comfort, it's been great but very different from Dankso. It has a more cushioned, fluffy (?) feel to it and less arch. The strap takes some getting used to and there is definitely a breaking in period before you feel most comfortable with the shoe. With thinner socks this shoe is great, but thicker socks make for a slightly uncomfortable fit. I'd recommend trying these shoes at least once!