Are Birkenstocks worth the money?

[Ceebee74]

Last year I got a couple of pairs of toe-post flat sandals from Clarks but they were SO comfy and quite trendy and I pretty much wore them every day during the summer months so they are looking a bit tatty now.

Have just been searching and all I can find that is similar is Birkenstocks but they are £40 a pair which is a bit more than I usually pay (my Clarks ones came from a discount store!) but I absolutely loved them and want something similar.

Have been looking at the other styles they have aswell and quite like them - come and help me justify spending money on them

Yes - and get them new and cheaper from shops on ebay!

Mine usually last me years and I wear them about 4-5 days a week throughout the summer.

Yes -

i picked up the shiney purple ones from TJ Hughes last year for about £20, have to admit i will be back for more this year,when we get a bit of sun?

well worth money, will last 2-3 summers at least.

they are v comfy bit after constant wear they do hum

I usually get form amazon sale

some styles are gopping though

I got shiney gold ones from Tjs last year for £20-well worth it.

TK Maxx have also got some in.

2-3 summers??!! I have some Birkies that have lasted me 10 years!!! And I live in them - and they look new!! I don't know what I do, but I walk everywhere as well. They are great value for money - I love my Birkies!!!

Thanks for the messages - I have ordered some from ebay

Now I just need the sun to come out....

Mine usually cost about £29 from local shoe shop.

When they start humming, stick them in the freezer for a couple of nights .

Sorry but ewwwwwww. Yeuch!

.......in the freezer???

Mine hurt... the instep is in the wrong place for me.

..........yes, but what's with the freezer for smelly shoes? I need to know more.........

Kills the bacteria, innit?

You wrap them in a carrier bag first fgs!

bibbity - fab idea, my DH will be flabbergasted! hahaaaaaa

I LOVE my birkies and have 3 pairs of them. They are so comfy and last for ever. Your feet have to get used to them though and 'break' them in gradually, but once they are, oh heaven in a shoe.

went to costco last weekend and they have them in - along with croc shoes

Mine only last a year!!! I'm obviously very heavy on my shoes!

How long in the freezer?

48 hours, if you can bear to be parted from your Birkies for so long.

I can't stand flip flops - it means I can see your feet! Eww!

shine what style are they as I might be interested? How much do you want for them?

Loving the idea of putting them in the freezer

I got mine from Costco last year and they are well worth the money.
Liking the freezer idea - of course it makes sense!

Ok - as long as you are sure - just so happens I am a size 6 too

I have been here for nearly 4 years now - I definitely recognise you (especially from the penguin thread plus your diet threads - love the thread titles!!)