It's time to invest in some Birkenstocks, but which ones?

[MissMiss1]

The sun is shining, I'm thinking of summer and have decided now is the time to invest in some Birkenstocks.

But which ones?
I like the Arizona, but can't decide between black or white.

Can anyone help?
Do you have them and are they comfy?

I've got

I've got bronze gizahs.
You can tighten the straps so you're not clinging on to them with your toes.

I like the look of those grumble Thanks!

I have white Mayaris, brown Gizehs and some sort of silveryish Gizehs - love 'em all

I always size down. Didn't know they do them in different widths, but my feet are averagely wide so I guess that's why they don't fart!

I don't have very wide feet Courmarin and I find the narrow fit to be perfect for me.

I'm very much looking forward to my new Mayaris. They seem to be popular on here!

I have navy leather Arizonas. I thought they would have white soles but they were black when they arrived so I was a little disappointed. They're still great though and vrry comfy. It's a relief to put them on after wearing shoes all day.

Another one for mayaris. They are so comfy and they look nicer than the arizonas.

And yy to sizing down.

How bad is the toe post rub with the mayaris?

I like the look of them on other people but not on my feet as my pinkie tow has no nail and I like to keep it covered up.

Thanks MrsL I didn't realise they came in different widths.

For covering up the pinky you might like the Pisa

No toe rub at all on my Mayaris. Or Gizehs, even when worn for the first time in the summer.

I normally hate toe posts, but the toe post on the Mayari and Yara designs is great because the only (very slight) pressure is sideways, so it doesn't pull back into the space between your toes iyswim. I wore mine all last summer and no toe post issues at all.

I've just shown my dds and they have given the Mayari their seal of approval. Hard worn usually as they are 14 & 16

Thanks SoFishy. I have those in black but they feel a bit frumpy on. I may try the mayaris next addicted to birks

I'm a Birkis Salinas wearer. They are seriously comfy, just go a size down.

I've been wearing my papillo gizeh Birkenstocks since they arrived last week. I LOVE them. I have plantar fasciitis and they've helped a lot.

I size down. I'm a definite size 8 everywhere usually translating to a 42 but I wear a 41 in Birkenstock. If they did a 40.5 I'd get those as 41 is slightly too big and 40 too small.

Amending my previous post ,I obviously just have bizarre feet ,I took my dd out to buy shoes today and she decided to have some Birkenstocks .She is normally a 4 but had to have a 3 which are still amply big enough ,could probably do a 2.5 if they made it .

Love those Sewing

I'm definitely swaying towards the gizehs. Toe posts always hurt me though so but apprehensive they'll be more comfortable than others.

Hi OP just remembered mine are actually Tabora - same as Mayaris but without front buckle. Might help widen your search a bit

I have mayari ones in black which are so comfy and Florida ones in a flowery print that I've never quite got the fit right with. They do feel like they're going to fall off my feet when I walk.

I'm a 6 1/2 and go down to a 39/6 but in the wider fitting.

My Arizonas have rubbed my feet . AND they didn't stay on as well as hoped. I'm still getting to grips with their "clumpiness". How very "fashionable" no really, I prefer the Madrids.

I've got some other ones (not saying which, will out self) in the Papillo design and they are just lovely.

I hate toe posts though.

Just like sofishy I too need an ankle strap so they don't fly off! I normally wear milano's , but this year I needed some new ones and went for the silver coloured Rio Birko-floor. They are fab!

I have read a lot about Birkenstocks and how comfy they are.

The problem is that I have very small feet - size 2 or (1 1/2), and would probably need a children's size.

Do quite a lot of dog walking. Currently wear Flyflots, which are very good, are Birkenstocks better?