Patent Birkenstocks - is this a style oxymoron?

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Have never worn these before and thinking about getting some and like this style

but they're patent. is this just wrong?

Advice please MNers

saw them in TK maxx on Saturday for £20 but sadly a size too small - they are great !

I got two pairs last year for about £10 each - one lime green, one lilac, both still work great this year. Frankly, they're so comfortable that I don't care if they're "wrong"!

I have black patent birkies on right now - they are fabbo.

And my plum patent ones have just arrived in the post

I have just bought a pair of White Birkies. SO comfy, I love them. Now, do I buy a pink leather pair or the red patent?

And do I need two pair?

i believe that "birkenstock" is a style oxymoron in itself

Pinkjenny - buy both.

I've got silver, bronze, black patent and plum patent and I need a white pair. Got the black patent for £14 in Costco though and got the plum ones from ebay (new - still £26 with postage).

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i'm tuck between the hot pink ones and the silver myself, can only have one pair and can't decide.

i have normal leather ones and patent ones, the patent pair ripped my feet to shreds, so never get worn.

I have white patent Molina ones. They are LOVELY! (ebay )
I also have black floral ones, pink floral ones, and ice blue ones. I now want some golden brown ones and the plum patent which looks lush!!! You can't have too many .
Green pesto is a lovely colour too but sadly not good for my skin tone......

Oh and the patent chocolate ones are nice too. My friend has black patent Gizeh ones and they oddly look quite smart...

Vanilla - I have my plum patent ones on today with dark jeans a white 'kaftan' type shirt - looks blardy marvellous!

bTW, have had no foot injuries from wearing birkenstocks - patent or normal.

I have 14 pairs and am off to Costco to check if they have anymore exciting colours this weekend!

I even have a birkenstock tan line already and will be wearing nothing else until at least October!

Ha ha, my tan line is just starting to show Twinkie.

Must go to costco to see if they have white...

Loving my purple ones today, they look fab.

I have ordered some patent black ones and some (non patent) white ones after seeing this thread.

I have some khaki gizehs that I love but having to rethink my usual toe-post/flip flop-based summer footwear due to a recent foot injury, so I'm hoping these will do the trick!

I have just got black patent and I'm not too sure aobut them as concerned they look a bit plasticky.... however, people keep commenting favourably on them so guess they're fine !! Also have dirty silver and white,

thanks everyone, just been out and bought patent black for bargain price 19.99 from tkmaxx.
they had petulla? one in white, silver,floral but not my size.

Was it Betula or Papillo? All made by Birkenstock I believe.

Gobbledigook at your plum ones. They are just my colour.

Flowerybeanbag - I have one pair of Gizehs but actually prefer the Florida style best. Very comfortable and secure but thinner straps so a bit more feminine (!) than the trad multi strap style (Arizona?).

They are just the best sandals for me as they support my rolling heels . I love them.

Ooooh plum patent - sounds good. I work just round the corner from the Birkenstock shop in Covent Garden so may have to add to my collection.

Just don't get me started on Crocs.

yepp, betula ones were white, pink, gold, silver. pappillo one was floral.
not good with names

I would like all of those