To ask for your opinion on Birkenstocks?

I’m in Australia, I live in my Birks all year round. Most comfortable shoe ever. Also, I’m not remotely hippy-ish…

I have flat, narrow feet and returned to Birks when I got plantar fasciitis. I find them very comfy out of the box (I only get leather, don’t like the feel of their faux leather textile) and they’re always exactly the same size so the consistency and support are the main things for me.
Can wear them for longish walks but prefer trainers just to keep dust and stones out.

These are the ones I have. In black patent. Love the look but just can't wear them for very long periods of time.

They are all I live in from June to September. I rotate brown, black, white and silver Gizeh’s, replacing them as needed, about every three years.

I've tried but I just don't find them that comfortable. Maybe my sole is the wrong shape.

I also have narrow feet, I’ve had 2 pairs over the years and both just shred the inside of my feet after an hour or 2. I guess it’s because you can’t get them tight enough so they rub.

Also not a fan of the feeling of cork on my foot.

The foot bed doesn't fit me right. It curves up and rubs against my outer foot so they're very uncomfortable for me. I have a narrow heel and medium width foot.

I think they’re cool. Love them.

I love my Birkenstocks. Bought them 20 years ago and still wear them now. They take a bit of wearing in initially so don’t wear them for a long day out on their first outing but they’re very comfortable once you get used to them. I looked at getting a new pair recently as mine are starting to look a bit tatty…was absolutely shocked at the price….they definitely weren’t that expensive 20 years ago, I was a poor student when I bought my pair!

They fit wide feet well and have good support, though if your foot isn't quite the right shape or you're very use to less support you may find all that support really awkward feeling. The classic is quite hard which may not be great if you have tight thigh muscles but I believe they've got a newer line that's more cushioned.

I hate the way the classics look, but lots of people love them and they have a wider range of styles than just the hippie-ish sandal styles they're famous for.

Total convert.
Won't wear anything else now.
Worth every penny.

Tried some on it a shoe shop wanting to like them, but they were so uncomfortable.

I understand the point that you have to wear them on. But honestly I don't think they would be comfortable even if you wore them for 10 years.

As m o the only one?

If you try them on it shops I think they generally just stock the narrower version, unless it’s changed recently. Could never quite find the right size for my feet and my toes didn’t seem to fit in the mouldings comfortably.

I did order the wider fit in a few sizes online and they were possibly better but I can barely remember the result - sent them back as couldnt justify £120 for sandals at that time.

Dupes have served me well and have been comfortable but are false economy as they always fall to bits. Got my eye on some Boston’s but think I’ll have to cut back on take out coffee and save up.

Narrow feet here
So have to kind of ‘grip’ with toes
Off course I bought into them !
Had a beach wear pair around 20 years ago & fine for exactly that .
Bought Bostons as slippers and again fine for that .
Wouldn’t wear them to go a lengthy walk .

I struggle in my Birkenstocks and they have been well worn.
I think maybe it's because I have peripheral neuropathy and can't feel my feet, so feel like I'm actively trying to keep them on - if that makes sense. I feel like I'm scrunching feet up so they don't slip off. Even though I know they won't. It's a bit gutting because I bought them especially hoping that they'd last for years and be comfortable (I wouldn't know!)

I felt exactly the same about them a d I got exactly these! Mine were silver & they were amazing, I use them as “beach shoes” now but last year bought them again in black but plaited straps. I have had loads of comments, and they are still going strong. Previously I bought sone Papillon ones which were also good. Never been sure about them but this style is less hippyish.

So uncomfortable and they make the farting sound when I walk. They definitely aren’t for my feet.

I'm now eyeing up the Tulum...

I am mainly wearing double strap big buckles in red patent. Or silver double trappers. Before it became ungodly hot I was wearing either black leather clogs or tan suede ones. I have genuinely got about 25 pairs. It’s an issue

Love them. Living in them atm.

I've never got on with them 😕

Hahahahaha this made me laugh.

YES.

I wore them to work on Monday (bad idea) and the heatwave induced sweat meant I was "farting" profusely. Thankfully most of my colleagues decided to WFH and the plethora of desk fans somewhat masked the sound.

What are your most worn?

Does anyone else’s ‘fart’ as they walk sometimes?

I bought my first pair when pregnant in. 1994. I buy at least one pair a year. I love them