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To ask for your opinion on Birkenstocks?

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holdmyhan · 24/06/2026 19:46

Just that really.

I’m in my 20s, I need some good sandals and I’ve seen it reported that they work well for wide feet

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7238SM · 24/06/2026 20:00

I have hobbit wide feet but never considered birkenstocks. I wrongly assumed they only came in 1 style and also thought rather hibby/alternative types would wear them with socks. A friend was recently wearing sandals and I commented on them. To my surprise they were birkenstocks and they looked more like regular, nice sandals that a birkenstock style. I think these are the ones and because I saw the straps and not the footbed, that is why I assumed they were regular sandals. I'm trying to find where I can try them on locally before buying.
www.birkenstock.com/gb/franca-natural-leather-oiled/franca-summer-oiledleather-0-eva-w_7888.html

lmnabc · 24/06/2026 20:00

I’ve been wearing them for the last 30+ years which is probably not what a 20 year old wants to hear!

Panda34 · 24/06/2026 19:57

I live in mine in the summer! Bear in mind they take a few weeks to wear in and will be uncomfortable to start with, but once you do they’re like slippers

Noshowlomo · 24/06/2026 19:55

I live in mine, I love them

Screamingabdabz · 24/06/2026 19:55

They go with everything and you can walk miles and climb mountains in them. I love ‘em. They’re fugly but also quite hipster.

Besidemyselfwithworry · 24/06/2026 19:54

I’ve got some and I love mine they’re so comfy - try some on in a shoe shop for size then look at vinted - there is lots of brand new ones on there

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holdmyhan · 24/06/2026 19:53

I’m really hopeful they’ll work for my feet. But they are a bit hippy, aren’t they?

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SisterTeatime · 24/06/2026 19:51

They are classic, hard wearing, comfortable, good for your feet, stylish provided you like a normcore kind of vibe, go with everything, good quality, value for money. I bought my first pair at 20, and 30 years later I’ve never seen a reason to try any other brand for everyday sandals.

RoniaCheetah · 24/06/2026 19:47

I have wide feet and I love them. They can size big so try them on somewhere before buying if you can.
They take a bit of getting used to because the cork beds mould to your feet which takes a wear or two but then they're so comfy.