DanskoOutlet.com is the authorized outlet for Dansko seconds or discontinued styles. Dansko factory seconds are made in exactly the same way as first-quality merchandise but have cosmetic flaws. Possible cosmetic imperfections range from creases, stretch marks or natural color variations to scuffs, cuts or nicks that occasionally occur during the manufacturing process. Click on the images below to see examples of possible flaws.
The images below serve only to illustrate the possible cosmetic flaws - not all styles are currently available on DanskoOutlet.com. Click on a thumbnail for a detailed view.
Our hand burnishing technique used to finish a shoe can cause color variation. The by product of this hand-crafted process can result in burnishing too much which causes a dark discoloration.
Loose grain in leather can cause wrinkles, a natural characteristic which is not seen in imitation leather.
Shoe has scuff marks.
The nap of the suede is slightly discolored.
A wrinkle has caused a natural discoloration in the leather caused by cosmetic flaws.
A discoloration in the leather has occurred.
A discoloration on the leather has occurred during the shoemaking process.
Our hand burnishing technique used to finish a shoe can cause color variation. The by product of this hand-crafted process can result in burnishing too much which causes a dark discoloration.