I ordered 2 pair of Danskos which ended up being processed by 2 different sellers .
The blue patent arrived 1st and there were major fit / sizing issues and I had to return them ( very costly , $20+ )
so I then refused this order . The following is the issue from the 1st pair that arrived > > >
This shoe from Dansko ( now made in China ) was Not available . so I agreed to the Sanita ( original Dansko per seller & made in Europe ) which was in stock .
Out of the box , it looked exactly like the picture but the beauty ended there .
I own over a dozen size 10s but Not any Danskos and do have a rule Never to buy a brand by mail or internet that I do not already own or have tried on . I broke this rule to buy this shoe and Re-learned a very pricy lesson . ( $20+ for return shipping and restocking fees ) Although they list as a 9.5 - 10 , which indicates a 9.5 could wear a sock and the 10 would be barefoot or a nylon , this shoe can Not be worn by a 10 . I was barely able to get my foot in and there was serious rubbing on the toes when I actually moved . There would have been blisters in no time . The 9.5 may be able to wear them barefoot but the stiff upper and hard plastic heel liner would still make it an ugly experience .
The possible use for this shoe is as a wet weather shoe with heavy socks but you will need to buy them 2 sizes larger .
1 week later I bought pair of Dr Scholls 9.5 that fit wonderfully and I wear for hours without any blister issues .
I did notice that the Euro sizing on his was 2 points higher than listed on the other 9.5 - 10 .
Maybe the Dansko / Sanita manufacturer has size conversion issues from Euro to US ?
Try this shoe on in the store BEFORE you buy .