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 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!

I think they’re cool. Love them.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I don't like them and never will.

What are mum boots??!

I thought it was the other way round? I have narrow feet so always have to get the narrow version - but it's not actually available in all style/colour combinations I don't think? Which is why I'd thought that the standard width is the default one?

I really want the arizonas too, but I don’t really see the point when I’m not allowed to wear them to work

They mold to your foot so become very comfortable ime. It doesn’t take long either and are then very comfortable.

I bought these eva ones a couple of years ago, primarily for when we go off in campervan so that I could go wear in showers. I also have the one with the cork footbed in the same style.

These rubber/eva ones are so very comfortable I'm wearing them in the heat just now outside. They are extremely lightweight and aren't sweaty at all. They are much more comfortable, for me, rather than the traditional cork soled one I bought - but I will keep trying to break it in.

https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/arizona-eva/arizonaeva-eva-eva-0-eva-u_1942.html

Just shows how everyone is different - it was Birkenstocks that cured my plantar fascitis! I wear their slippers too now.

Moshulu do dupes that are cheaper and also good for wide feet

I hate them as my feet fart when I walk! They make a squelching noise. Apparently the base is now a different - cheaper - material,

They may be comfy, but they are the opposite of stylish 🤣
If youre looking for comfort only then they are perfect.

Get a rose gold or a patent pair. Def not “hippy”.

They aren’t as wide as Birkies.

I like the look of them but they are too wide for me, so if you have wider feet they might well be just right for you. I always think they look effortlessly cool.

I don't have peripheral neuropathy but also feel like I'm scrunching my feet up trying to keep them on.

Tbh though I get this with any flip flop type shoes without a strap at the back.

I find Birkenstocks better than most as they go a bit further up the foot. But I still find myself reaching for my other sandals that have a back strap.

Birks were good when I was pregnant and needed something I could slip on.

Big buckle ones are nice and slightly more upscale for work IMO. I have several different pairs and live in them in the summer.

Everyone seems to wear them and love them where I am. They can't be that bad. They go with everything.