Dansko is a popular brand among nurses, flight attendants, teachers and other individuals who spend large chunks of their workdays on their feet.
The reason for its popularity lies in the all-day comfort, mixed with the strength of a leather shoe and the elevation of heels without the associated leg fatigue or pain that comes with wearing them for extended periods. Danskos are also extremely stylish and the brand certainly deserves all the love and adoration it gets.
However, like everything in life, Danskos have their own problems. One such problem is that they are sometimes just too expensive (usually costing over $120 at most retailers).
Dansko Look Alike Shoes (All Under $100)
Shoe | Picture | Price |
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Born Toby II | ![]() | |
Born Toby Duo | ![]() | |
Sanita Professional PU Clog | ![]() | |
Skechers for Work Women’s Slip Resistant Clog | ![]() | |
SR MAX Geneva Women’s Slip Resistant Clog | ![]() |
This post lists 5 different alternatives to Danskos but cheaper. All the shoes on this list are just as comfortable and stylish, maybe even more, but without the steep price tag.
1. Born Toby II

Sporting soft, full grain leather uppers, you have an extremely durable and beautiful shoe that is sure to become a staple in your closet, not only for work but for casual outings as well because of the added comfort of the padded insole.
Most customers also said they would recommend the Toby II to a friend.
Features
- Full-grain leather
- Leather lining
- Polyurethane outsole
- Steel shank
- Heel height: 2 1/4 inches
2. Born Toby Duo

Features:
- Full-grain leather or distressed suede
- Leather lining
- Shock absorbing rubber outsole
- Slip resistant
- Leather Covered Cushioned Insole
- Steel shank
- Opanka hand-crafted construction
- Heel Height: 2 Inches
3. Sanita Women’s Professional PU Clog
The Sanita Professional PU Clog is an affordable alternative to Danskos, packed with a long list of features and benefits that makes me wonder how it flies so low under the radar of clogs lovers.
It has an attractive design, with water resistant uppers made of PU leather, as well as a nice but not overbearing heel height of 1.75 inches. The arch-supporting anatomical footbed ensures maximum comfort and the slip-resistant polyurethane outsole give you great, long term traction when you need it.
Features:
- PU Leather
- Very underrated
- Affordable (most sizes under $100)
- Synthetic sole
- Slip resistant
- Heel measures approximately 1.75″
- Platform measures approximately 1. inches
- Slip-on mule featuring water-resistant upper with snub toe and comfort arch support
4. Skechers for Work Women’s Slip Resistant Clog

These comfy, slip resistant work shoes feature a padded collar for extra comfort and a shock absorbing midsole to dampen the stress on your joints and tendons over a long day of walking and standing.
They also feature an OSHA compliant slip resistant rubber outsole for environments where slippage is possible.
Features:
- Slip resistant
- Durable
- Removeable insole
- Shock absorption
- Surprisingly affordable
5. SR MAX Geneva Women’s Slip Resistant Clog

The Geneva slip on clog is one such shoe that has the MaxTrax slip resistant outsole for the ultimate traction, if that’s something you’re looking for.
It also has a lightweiht EVA footbed with padded arch and a shock absorbing midsole for next level comfort, while the uppers is made of beautiful, breathable, durable full grain leather for the long haul.
Features:
- Quality full grain leather upper
- Comfortable shock absorbing midsole
- SR Max MaxTrax slip resistant outsole
- Slip on
- Lightweight EVA footbed with padded arch