We all know and love the Dansko Marcelle, but did you know that Sanita also makes a Marcelle? And it’s available in a wider range of colors than the Dansko version?
Well. Now you know. I’m sure you’re wondering how the Sanita version compares to the well-known Dansko version. I can tell you about that.

My old reliable black cabrio Dansko Marcelles have seen better days. When I learned about The Original Clog Outlet, I was excited to see that for under three digits it was possible to replace them with the Sanita version.

Much has been said, here and elsewhere, about the differences (or lack thereof) between Dansko and Sanita. I’m told the heel is chunkier on the post-Sanita-made Danskos, offering more stability, but I can’t say I’ve really noticed. The Sanita styles seem to me a bit roomier in the toe box than Danskos – a plus for those of us with wide feet – but for me, this does not affect the sizing. I’m a 36 in Dansko, I’m a 36 in Sanita.

There’s a little more discussion over here about the differences in fit between Sanita and Dansko. Some people can tell the difference; others cannot. European Walking Store, sister shop to the Clog Outlet, explains:
For the last 17 years, all Dansko Professional clogs and all Dansko Stapled Clogs have been manufactured by Sanita in Europe. The relationship between Dansko and Sanita ended in August 2007. Shortly after that time, Sanita began distributing the same products directly in the US under their own name.
If you have a pair of Dansko stapled clogs purchased before 2008, look at the bottom of the sole and you will see patent 0060240 engraved into the sole. This indicates that your clogs were made by Sanita according to their patented construction. If you have a pair of really old Dansko clogs, you may even see Sanita stamped on the bottom as well as the patent number mentioned above.
If the patent number is missing, then you have a new Dansko product that was introduced in 2008. The new Dansko clogs are made by various manufacturers around the world based on a re-design of the original Sanita clog. According to Dansko’s printed catalog information, they have introduced structural innovations to enhance the performance of these clogs; improved lateral stability, better shock absorption, more secure heel strike and improved aesthetics. Visually, the clogs look very similar, however the new Dansko is wider across the heel and has a curved up sole in the back of the heel.
On the other hand, Sanita has been delivering the same product (as was previously distributed by Dansko), made by the same materials, by the same artisans, in the same Sanita owned factory.
So in summary, if you want to purchase the same clog that was sold in the US under the Dansko brand (pre-2008), then you would need to switch to buying the Sanita brand.
Both stores, European Walking Store and The Clog Outlet, have an excellent selection, with fantastic and cheerful customer service. At the Outlet, stock changes rapidly, so keep checking back for your size if you can’t find it the first time around.
This is a five-star shoe from a five-star retailer. My experiences with both the Clog Outlet and with European Walking Store have been great – I’d highly recommend that anybody looking for new Marcelles or Professionals check the Clog Outlet first to see if they have your size and style. Because new shoes are fun, but new shoes for a great price are even more fun!













