Birkenstocks? Are they the same sort of thing as Crocs?

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i.e the world's most comfy shoe to some, the world's worst fashion nightmare for others.

I (ahem) own a pair of Birkenstocks but they are looking a bit ropey. Not sure I want another pair (feel they belong to a too lazy to care phase) but I do want a comfortable pair of quick, let's get to school shoes. Beach shoes, casual back garden shoes. Crocs are out of the question for obvious reasons so what is there? Or are Birkenstocks still okay. Were they ever okay. I don't know. Decisions decisions.

I think Birkies are okay, they have a sort of timeless appeal. Personally I think they're kind of ugly but wish I could wear them. I had some but just looked like I had a couple of barges attached to my feet.

mine are ugly but I don't care for some reason unlike my other sandals which I caer deply about

No I love love love my birkies.
They are bright orange.
Look fab with baggy jeans.

I lurrve my birkies, and I still think they look kind of cool - if worn with the correct outfit.

I LOVE my Birkenstocks. I have moss green Madrid ones and pink thong ones. I couldn't care less if they were cool or not. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. MUCH more attractive than Crocs (which I don't understand at all).

i love my birkenstock but i have really nice ones these

Birkies are briliant.

So many styles and colours to choose from!

looked at the site and only really liked \link{http://www.birkenstock.co.uk/index.php?m=catalogue& ;a=vw_prod&wprid=125\these)

which ones do you have in mind?

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these

cpaital arse!

FFS! these!

I like my comfy Birkies. Definitely not elegant, perhaps a bit insipid, but at least not so in-your-face ugly as crocs either.

theres some nice designs this year, just wish i could justify a new pair!

i like the rimini, salamanca (in black) as well as the tabor

here is good for them birkie shop

bishybarneybee-those are so ugly!!

Hmm. Think I like the Kairo but not in those colours.

Katz - I saw some of those prints ones that look so lovely on the website. IRL the colour isn't so vibrant.

but ggirl htey were the only ones that didnt look like cornish pasties.

Thought they were a bit 'rocket dog' n'est pa?

I love my Birkies - i buy three pairs each year and they are they only shoes i will wear from April until October, apart from rubber flips. I am normally barefoot so they are great when i need to wear shoes (for other people most of the time....)

QVC online has the best selection of unusual styles in the UK i think - great 'Birds and Flower' Catalinas and some super cute Flower Power Betulas with a flower printed footbed.

ggirl I think hell for us would be a life with each other's shoes!

bbb=lol at cornish pasties
I do love birkies,but mine are so not attractive on me.

Where's the cheapest place to buy them. I'm sold back on them.

How does the sizing come out - if I'm normally a 3-4 do I get a 4 ?

NFK - i know that TKMaxx often have Birkies at either half price or a third down from RRP. But the choice will be limited, but that might be ok depending on what that choice is! I bought my patterned Catalinas and a pair of plain coloured Relax single bar like these a couple of months ago.

I have these birkenstocks , which I love, but as I have big feet they do look pretty massive. I think they would be lovely on a smaller footed person, but I still think they look ok on me. Far more understated than crocs, which, IMHO make people look a bit like fashion victims.