Please Hel me with my Birkenstock Problem

[maxybrown]

ok so I've been wearing them for 3 years - the Gizeh model. I overpronate and they have been brilliant for me, so comfortable wear them all year long as the weather allows.

Anyway, been wearing them this last week for the first time this year and my feet are a mess :( No idea why, never done this before and they are not a new pair. I am sat with my feet up and they are smarting with big read marks all over the soles of my feet.

The only thing I can think of is (grim) they have horrid bacteria on them that is affecting my feet somehow? They have been kept in our porch which is not great, a bit damp :/

I just don't know what else I can wear if this is the end for me and Birkenstocks

Help me!!

Have you given them a wash? I throw mine in the washing machine if they're grotty. But TBH if you've been wearing them for 3 years, maybe it's time to get a new pair? I live in mine from May-September and I need a new pair pretty much every year.

Can anyone advise on mine? I have the ones with 2 thick straps across and they make my calves ache dreadfully. I wore them all summer to wear them in, and was so grateful to get back in boots/ pumps again. I always wear flat shoes! Any ideas?

Wonder pants, are the straps too loose? I just wonder if your calves are doing a lot of work keeping them on your feet?

ah not been wearing this actual pair for 3 years ha ha - I usually have a new pair each year, but had 2 on the go last summer. One pair went n the bin but these still seemed ok :/

Can I wash them?? what do you put them on?

Thanks Carrie, I can't remember if I tried tightening them or loosening them. I might try tightening and see how I get on!
I wore some rocket dog flip flops and they weren't comfortable to walk far in either. I feel like I've not found comfy sandals for years and mourn the past ones that wore out!

Anyone know please?

I have googled but all I can find is people saying they hurt initially or can never get on with them, I'm intrigued after wearing them for so long with no problems that my feet are now so incredibly sore

Contact customer care at birkinstock?