Comfiest Birkenstock Style?

[yazzy85]

What's the most comfortable Birkenstock style? I've seen them recommended loads on here and need a pair for holiday. Madrid or Arizona? Or one with a back strap like Rio or Bali?

[DrRanjsRightEyebrow]

Gizeh!

[HapShawl]

I have gizeh too

[Mouthfulofquiz]

I've got the Arizona and it is very comfortable but not quite as forgiving to look at on my cankles as the Madrid!

[cunchofbunts]

It totally depends on which sub-brand you go for and your fit.

I don't fit any of the Birkenstock traditional ones and go for the Betula range which have more narrow footbed styles. In this range, I find the Woogie the most comfortable. I currently have a lovely pair with cherry print on them.

Tatami I find a bit odd sizing too.

The best thing to do is to get yourself down to a Birkenstock shop, figure out what size and range you suit best and then buy direct from Germany on ebay. So much more style and choice and better prices too!

[VivaLeBeaver]

Dorians. But they're hard to come by.

[bonzo77]

Mayari or Rio for me.

[Marylou2]

Mayari or Madrid for me.

[noisytoys]

Gizeh. They are soooo comfy and last years.

[birkiekid]

Gizehs and Arizonas are comfy, I bought Taboras last summer and they are very comfortable too. The only ones I didn't get on well with were Madrids.

[whitewineandchocolate]

Tabora and I have wide feet, they are so comfy.

[LemonYellowSun]

Madrid all the way

[JoyceDivision]

arizona. make sure is arizona and not the look a like relax as that doesn't have the ultra comfy suede footbed

[Nicknamegrief]

Gizeh.
I have these and love them, literally walk miles in them.

[Nicknamegrief]

These www.goertz.de/schuhe/damen/birkenstock/zehentrenner-gizeh/türkis/0000043872801.html?AffiliateID=GPL_G2&wt_mc=de.sem.google.GPL_G2.Birkenstock._.

[BikeRunSki]

Mayari for me too.

[Brookville]

I have Gizeh, Arizona and Sydney. They are all good. I'd say Sydney- though hard to come by -is the more attractive looking as the straps are slightly narrower and look less chunky than Arizona.

[LucyTheValiant]

I got some Kairos last year - like gizeh but with a strap, so they're even comfier. Here www.birkenstock.co.uk/Product/3203/Kairo-Oiled-Leather-Narrow-Black-147113/

There's more choice in Europe I think - mine are brown, but they had loads of other colours not on the uk website

[yazzy85]

Oh I like the Sydney and Kairos, never knew these styles existed!

[gerbiltamer]

Birkie addict here. Personal faves Gizeh (the toe post doesn't rub, honestly) and Mayari. Least favourite: Madrid as they're just too flappy. Another suggestion is the three narrow strapped Florida. Amazon's great as there are free returns, however note that N means narrow on certain listings and it's the coloured in footbed sign on the suede liner.

[MotherBluestocking]

Birkenstocks give me blisters.

[Jaeme]

If it's a holiday where you're going to do lots of walking then a 2 strap style like Arizona or Sydney is better.
Madrids work your calf muscles a lot and if you're not used to them it can get a bit achy after a lot of walking.

My favourites are gizeh, as a pp said the toe post doesn't rub at all

[Schoolaroundthecorner]

Just bought the Mayari style in silver. Love them

[dangerrabbit]

Arizona all the way

[AppleSnapple]

Turin. Usually within papillio sub brand. Pretty (within the confines of being birks!) but can walk miles in them

[PrimalLass]

Florida. I have them in silver, and would like metallic navy next.

I like the look of Mayari too.