Birkenstock

I wear a 6.5 shoe and has always ordered a 36 Birkenstock. The description for these encouraged if you wore a half size to order up so against my better instinct, I did. While the shoe fits it is a little longer than it should be and I probably should have ordered the 36. But Birkenstocks are long lasting and comfortable. I love them and have owned many pair. more

I was extremely satisfied with the service on this purchase. I received the item at the front-end of the timeframe when it was expected to be delivered. If that wasn't the case, I would not have had the sandals in time for my beach vacation! more

I ordered these in "Rose Wine". On my computer screen they looked bright pink, but in reality they are a medium pink. Thankfully still girly, but not childish. They are very comfortable. I'd been wearing a similar style of a different brand for many years before the strap gave out, but chose these when I found them in this pretty color for about $30.00 less. I hope they turn out as good as all the reviews say they are. more

I've had foot problems which have forced me to get new footwear. When I was a teen, I tried a pair of Birkenstocks but returned them because of the pain - and the fear that I wouldn't be able to return them if I wore them too long. I have a high instep, and went to try on shoes at the local shoe store. I could only get my feet into Birkenstocks and Haflinger's, and I chose between the taupe Birkenstocks - soft footbed and regular. The same color was different based on whether or not it was the soft footbed, and I chose the soft because it had a sage green tone rather than a rosier golden tan tone. It took 3 weeks to break these in. The strap nearest the ankle dug into me with every step I took, because of my instep. It hurt and caused bleeding under the skin, but I persisted in wearing them a couple of hours at a time. Normally, I go barefoot inside because I can't stand shoes and don't even like sandals much, but I now do not want to take off my Birkenstocks! I love them. I asked the salesman if the straps would stretch, and he said they would stretch to a point, and especially if fastened too tight. I had been wearing them kinda loosely, but I prefer them snug enough to stay on - not tight. Hopefully they won't stretch too much. The straps and the durability of the sole are what led to my review's title, as I don't know the answers to those questions now. I have ordered a pair in the Boston style as well. Sandals4less's softbed Boston in mocha looks great to me, and different from the same color in the regular footbed. If this love lasts, I will have little use for any other shoe. I will give another review later. The way the insole conforms to my foot makes these feel like they are a part of me, which is why they can feel better than barefoot. more

First off Jim is my husband, but I love love love these shoes. This is my second pair. I also have a 3 strap pair which are nice but I came back for the 2 strap. They are more comfortable for me. I remodeled my house and put ceramic tile through out. It is easier to clean and looks nice. But it gave me back aches and I found that my back was tired after being on my feet for very long. I ordered my first pair of burkies because I thought they would help. And Help they did. I no longer have back aches from standing on the hard floor and my back doesn't get tired even when I am on my feet all day and these shoes are the reason why. I wear them every day in the summer without socks and every day in the winter with socks. I wear dress shoes to church or out but as soon as I get home out come my burkies and my feet immediately feel better. My posture is better and my feet look better. I have a high arch and it was taking a beating in my high priced tennis shoes that was suppose to be so supportive. Now my feet are back to better health then they had been since I was a teenager. I was afraid my arch was ruined and I was going to have problems and would have to live with it. But, Thank the Good Lord. I tell everyone get these shoes even if you have flat or I should say especially if you have flat feet. These will help you more then any foot doctor can. more

I've been looking for some inexpensive sandals for the summer but I usually don't wear cheap because I have high arches and they hurt my feet. I am sooo glad I came across sandals4less! The Birkenstock sandals are so cushy AND they have some arch support!! I normally wear an 8 1/2 shoe so I did get a 39 because of what other reviewers recommended and they fit great. I LOVE these sandals and plan to get some more:) more

I tell people about the Sandals4less Gizeh all that time. I have arthritis and I've had surgery on my MTP joint so I'm super picky about shoes AND I still want my feet to still look cute. I know, I demand so much. That's point number one (the fact that I talk about it, not that I'm a brat). Point number two is I backpacked throughout Africa and the Middle East for 4 months with a pair of hiking boots and these flip flops. Yes, they stunk after 4 months of near daily use and I had to throw them out, but they were comfortable to the smelly end. I promptly purchased a pair for home, a pair for work, and an extra pair in case they ever get discontinued because I don't know how I'll cope without them. There's another sandal I'll have to review for comfort, but these are definitely the cutest comfortable sandals I own that don't dress down your outfit compared to other summer outdoorsy shoes (if you wear the all black pair). more

I was first introduced to this awesome sandal by my sister, who gave me a pair she'd worn for about a year that she'd actually been given by a friend who'd worn them for a few years even before that! They both had gotten new pairs but neither one wanted to see this "old" pair go to waste because there was nothing structurally wrong with them. I wore this pair nearly every day that was weather-permitting (in Utah), which was about 6 months of the year for about 7 more years. They FINALLY gave out! I wore them until the bottom sole was so worn through that one of the straps eventually came loose and a nice penny-size hole wore through right at the ball of my foot. Even the originally inch thick heel was getting close! Did I stop wearing them? Oh my, no. I merely tied the strap to another strap and did my best to ignore the ever-growing hole. I just purchased another pair to finally lay this vigilant pair to rest and can't wait! Since I didn't have to do any of the breaking-in, I can only say that these were not just the most comfortable pair of sandals I've ever worn, but hands-down the most comfortable shoe that this shoe nut has ever had on her feet. My vast shoe collection became severely neglected once these hit my rack! I have incredibly high arches and never had any issues at all with the straps - as I mentioned though, I didn't do the breaking-in. The straps themselves will ease up and loosen over time though and also bear in mind that the insole is specifically designed to shape and mold around your foot, so your foot itself will eventually rest lower down in the shoe, which will also ease any strap pressure. This process, from what I have read in many reviews happens fairly quickly too. I'll be finding out for myself, however, within the week! Yay! I'm INCREDIBLY excited to have these Birkenstocks again and have frequently recommended it to people who comment about them - which a LOT of people do. My review is to say thanks. more

I don't usually go to places like Sandals4less. To review in my mind, I usually wear Easy Spirit or Naturalizers. I have never had a problem ordering either brand online because of consistent sizing. These were not very wide and didn't fit. I think they'd fit for a wide but definitely not a extra wide shoe which is what I need. Since this is my first pair of Sandals4less Birkenstocks, I'm not sure if all of their shoes are sized this way or if this style just fits this way. Will definitely try these in store because they are very cute! more

DO NOT Listen to other Sandals4less reviews where it talks about the size being to small. The size is SPOT ON!! I wear an 11 and ordered a 12 because some people talk about the size being small. Well I do not know where they buy their shoes at or how they wear them, but they are WRONG! I have LOTS of shoes from A LOT of different companies (nike, ecco, asics, justin, vans, north face, sanuk, tommy bahama, new balance, Sandals4less (you get the point). These sandals are EXACT SIZE!! I had them delivered where I was vacationing at so I was basically stuck with them since I left other flip flops behind and was in need. I will be ordering another pair in my true size. DO NOT LET OTHER FEEDBACK MAKE YOU THINK OTHERWISE!!! They are TRUE TO SIZE!!!! more

Fit seems accurate. My foot measures 11 inches. I bought the size 12/43 and it fit perfectly. Unfortunately, I wore them as soon as they arrived and was miserable by the end of the day. (It wasn't a matter of getting accustomed to the foot bed, although I've never owned a shoe like this before.) I tried them again a couple of days later and suffered the same ankle, knee and hip pain. This shoe is not for the flat footed. Try it at your own risk but I wouldn't recommend it. However, if this type of shoe has worked for you in the past, you'll probably be happy with it. It has a real leather upper and appears well made. more

I have several pairs of this sandal in a variety of colors. I love these with the gold swirl because they are different from the norm, but still have the comfort and styling I expect from Papillo. They add a fun bit of pizazz to any outfit..skirts, jeans, anything! more

Am very new to Birkenstocks. Feet really developed problems from flat sandals being worn all summer. Knees, arches and sides of feet were in pain. Birkenstocks were recommended to me so I tried. Felt and looked strange first day or two. After a week they feel great. I wear these and feet & knees no longer hurt at all. Still getting used to the look though, but comfort I am sure will outweigh doubts. I am really happy I bought these. Just purchased 2nd pair in different style. more

Am very new to Birkenstocks. Feet really developed problems from flat sandals being worn all summer. Knees, arches and sides of feet were in pain. Birkenstocks were recommended to me so I tried. Felt and looked strange first day or two. After a week they feel great. I wear these and feet & knees no longer hurt at all. Still getting used to the look though, but comfort I am sure will outweigh doubts. I am really happy I bought these. Just purchased 2nd pair in different style. more

I owned a pair of these back when I was in high school and I loved them so much I wore them down to the cork and then some. Recently my boyfriend mentioned that he wanted to purchase a pair because he tried on his brother's birks and found them to be really comfortable. We both ordered a pair online at Sandals4less and we love them so much that we even wear them inside the house. According to the Sandals4less website, narrow is a North American equivalent of normal so if your width is normal order the narrow. The sizes are true to size so you can't go wrong ordering online. If you're unsure of which size to order, order the smaller one. I'm usually a size 7.5-8 and I ordered the 7-7.5 size (38). The soft footbed is great for me since I have flat feet and now I wonder why it took me over 10 years to replace my first pair. This is one purchase that you will appreciate and enjoy all summer long. more

My feet have a delicate constitution. I can't wear bare feet or they hurt so much I need to take them off. I can't walk on pebbles or my heels feel the pain. When I am lying on 16 mattresses and someone puts a pea under the bottom one, I can't sleep. These suckers are all that stands behind me and a complete breakdown from the sufferings of the world. more

I have a problem with a bad back. It is always in pain. I bought a pair of these and my pain is actually worse. I was told that it is because I need an adjustment, and that my back is off, and my body has been compensating for years. The guy said that the back pain may mean that the Birkenstocks are doing exactly what they should be doing, and that my body now needs to adjust. Any thoughts anybody? more

My birks have all been comfy from the get-go. In fact, I thought that it was never a good idea to buy a pair of shoes that must be broken in. I don't think any one brand of shoes is going to be a universally good fit for everyone. Even with birks, different styles seem to be more or less comfortable. The way that tacky suede oozes up the side of the foot-sweat-soaked corked platform to embrace what is generally a poorly-pedicured foot just gives me the shivers What gives me the shivers is how much attention people seem to pay to other people's feet! ;) more

I live in Park Slope Brooklyn, too, so I have a pair of Birkenstocks. I really hate those sandal ones though, so I bought a nice pair of walking shoes. Contrary to what some of you may think, they are rather stylish. Loads of people have asked me where I got them and have been surprised to find out they are Birkenstocks. To see them, go to http://www.birkenstock.com/pages/OpeningPage.htm , go to "shoes" and find the shoe called "Derby". I bought them in black. They cost a pretty penny, but they can be resoled, the leather is top notch and they look fabulous with jeans, especially if you're a little bit Eurotrash (like me). They do take awhile to break in, but soon they'll be prettier than your natural feet. more

I live in Park Slope Brooklyn, too, so I have a pair of Birkenstocks. I really hate those sandal ones though, so I bought a nice pair of walking shoes. Contrary to what some of you may think, they are rather stylish. Loads of people have asked me where I got them and have been surprised to find out they are Birkenstocks. To see them, go to http://www.birkenstock.com/pages/OpeningPage.htm , go to "shoes" and find the shoe called "Derby". I bought them in black. They cost a pretty penny, but they can be resoled, the leather is top notch and they look fabulous with jeans, especially if you're a little bit Eurotrash (like me). They do take awhile to break in, but soon they'll be prettier than your natural feet. more