Birkenstocks - yes or no?

[biddybid73]

Not having ever bought these and in dire need of some summer sandals I wondered if these are comfortable?

Any recommendations?

I hate them. They give me blisters, and I find them really uncomfortable. Have small narrow feet though, and have just learned that there's a narrow version so I may need to try them!

Very comfortable for me. Recommended by a Physio after a nasty ankle break. Only pair I could walk in easily and without pain.

I replace the same classic pair of brown 2 strap Arizona every couple of years

Love 'em

I have three pairs which I wear on rotation, and am eyeing up a fourth. I love them.

TK Maxx is very good for bargain ones, as is Amazon sometimes.

I have Madrids (and wide feet) - they aren't hugely comfy, tbh, although I can last a day in them.

I think it's my bunions (mmm lovely!).

They look nice, though.

I love mine. Hate toe posts, so I wear the Mayari style. Very comfy, can wear them for hours and walk miles and miles in them. They are big and wide though! I normally wear a wide fit 8 from Clarks (or 42-43 elsewhere) but wear a standard fit 41 in Birkies.

Oh !

I haven't seen that Mayari style

I need them

I am a size 39 (6) in Arizona (I find them true to size)

Would I need a 6 in that style too ?

Love my Gizehs, currently have a silver pair and a pearl pair on the go. Have lost count of how many pairs I've had over the years. Live in them from about Easter until it's time to switch to ankle boots in Autumn

I do always size down though. I'm normally a 5/38 but wear a 37 in Birkenstocks. They do a narrow fit, too.

I don't like the feel of sandals and have all kinds of knee problems.

However the Arizona is the only sandal ever that I can walk in or tolerate. And my knees feel great too.

Actually I have to go 'out' later and was pondering what to wear on my feet....

I love mine, I'd wear them all year if I could! I have wide feet so they suit me but they do a narrow one. I wore mine every day on a city break to Florence with loads of walking and didn't get a single blister.

Love them very comfy, I wear mayari in silver and another pair in shiny black .... Bling !,

I've had Birkenstocks for almost 20 years now. Love them. My feet ache for the first day or two of wearing them again, but then they are fine.

I have about 7 pairs of these on the go at the moment, I love them, never have to break them in, I buy the narrow ones and they are a perfect fit.

My silver Madrids rarely leave my feet in the summer months. I have 6.5 wide feet and the 39 fits perfectly.

Love them- have four pairs on the go at the moment and they last for years. I never have to wear them in and find them so incredibly comfortable I rarely wear anything else on my feet all summer.

Love mine. I have narrow feet and always wear the narrow style. I don't think you should size down as your foot is supposed to fit within the footbed. Walked around 20000 steps in my Yaras on Thursday and my feet didn't hurt at all.

I've got a pair of Gizehs and have just bought some Yaras with the strap that wraps around the ankle (the ones in the pic up there ^^). Love them.

I love them too.

Very, very comfortable.

I have bought Birkenstocks in the past and been ok but this time I bought a copy in schu as I wanted the 2 strap and they can look quite clumpy. They are fab for my narrow feet. Love them

I got some Betulas - a sister brand and super comfy and - I think - they look nicer.

Tinkly poo Amazon have these,
www.amazon.co.uk/Birkenstock-Arizona-Metallic-Womens-Sandals/dp/B00ZUD4J1I/ref=pd_sim_sbs_309_40?ie=UTF8&dpID=41o9-zvKIYL&dpSrc=sims&preST=AC_UL160_SR160%2C160&refRID=1X4CG772E8DRCEXP95K4

www.amazon.co.uk/Birkenstock-371061-Sandals-Women-Gold/dp/B00LDO6XVC/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1469384505&sr=8-16&keywords=birkenstocks+gold