To ask for your opinion on Birkenstocks?

[holdmyhan]

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

I live in mine, I love them

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

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

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

I bought a pair years ago while visiting friends abroad (sudden very unexpected heatwave and I had no sandals with me). Best holiday purchase ever!
Like others have said, they take a bit of wearing in, but they are fabulous. There are lots of different styles to choose from now as well.

Am I the only person who’s ever had to size UP in Birkenstocks!? Took me ages to find the right size but now I have I’d recommend them!

I love them - wear nothing but my Arizonas all summer

I love them - been wearing them for years, I have wide feet and they are the comfiest thing ever. I’ve even bought Birki boots for winter. You’ll never look back (or want to wear any other shoes ever again!)

I have three pairs of Bostons and one of Arizonas. I have very wide feet so I buy the wide option and they are just so comfortable.

I love, love, love my Birkies, mostly Mayari design as I like the bit of support from the toe post part. Once you've adapted to the feeling of the cork bed, you won't look back!

Love them - I think the sizes run big though. I’m usually a 7 and my Birks are 5.5 and fit well (I think they use European sizing and have 39s as 5.5s and 40s as 7s, with nothing in between)

i have a pair that is 15 years old and it looks great and so comfortable! So i think its a good investment

Interesting! I’m hopeful they’ll milanos work!

I’m waiting on a pair of Arizonas to arrive but meanwhile am quite liking the £14 Peacocks knock off ones.

Be very very wary, there's lots of fakes on Vinted. I've been stung.

I think they are the most comfortable shoes ever-I’ve worn the sandals and clogs for decades and now have a pair of their boots!

I have to size down though as they come up big.

https://www.peacocks.co.uk/4803600-taupe-plain.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=22382759257__&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22372813581&gbraid=0AAAAADqaue3ZQGBdWAS23Ea5ZgXSePLwE&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85ucCygNwyzU3qZq3l1MniLfJ-JOg7Hrx55rVkYQuol1wX-kX5iZmthoCkrUQAvD_BwE

When I try them on in a shop they physically hurt!

I was liking mine, but then I got plantar fasciitis which took months to heal and I couldn't wear them anymore. They have no real cushioning and I found them comfortable, but also hard on the structures of the feet.

i have plantar fasciitis ! how did you heal it?!