Are Birkenstocks (Luxors) comfortable for lots of walking?

[HarryB]

Hi all. Been walking about an hour a day to shift the old baby weight and have been in trainers through the winter. Getting a bit warm for those now so wondered if Birkenstocks are as comfortable as they say, and will be ok for long walks - on pavement. Many thanks

Shameless bump........ going shopping soon

Yes, they absolutely are! I have worn them for miles and they are super comfy! Try them on in the shop, just to make sure they suit your feet there are a few variations on thickness of the thong bit of the sandal) but I give them a big thumbs up - and a lot of my friends can be seen sporting them too now the sun's come out! tara sweaty trainers!

Great stuff. thanks FrankMustard.

I love Birkenstocks but I'd advise against the Madrids for alot of walking.

I just bought some and they are killing my feet trying to wear them in. The ones I've had a couple of years which have 2 wide straps (Arizona I think) were wonderfully comfortable from day 1.

Ooh, I'll have to go upstairs and see what style my Birkenstocks are...have no idea!

Nothing to say what mine are (if it was where my foot goes, that's all worn off now!) but I also have to say that I bought a pair of John Lewis's own birkenstock style sandals a couple of years back and they were also massively comfy - just not as resiliant as birkenstocks so didn't last as long (but were about £20 cheaper)

The Madrid ones are the ones with one strap across near the toes.. They are killing my feet at the moment

The Arizona ones have 2 big straps.

I bought Madrids and then read one here about lots of people finding them uncomfortable.

Glad I found this thread - I too do lots of pavement walking but I'm finding my Next "Birkenstocks" less than ideal - I want something with a strap around the back of my ankle. But something that doesn't look too frumpy/athletic...Real Birkenstocks are a bit out of my price-range though.

I have been wearing Birk's for many years and I love them. they are worth the money as they last forever. I would wear them anywhere except for a long hike. For that I wear sport sandals called Merrells. They are great as they dry fast if they get wet and they don't let your feet sweat!

mattie a la mode

I got the Gizeh ones in the end. £40 in House of Frazer. Had them on all day mooching about and they are fab. Thanks