Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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#586
CupsofJosephine said:
Hi ladies! I'm planning on taking the plunge and buying me a pair of Suede Arizona Birkenstocks! I was wondering, for those who own suede ones, does it stretch? Also how much difference does the soft foot bed and the regular have? Oh and the sizing! For example, nordies has the option of chosing B and D for width. What would you recommend getting if I have normal feet? Thank you in advance ladies!
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The soft footbed is much much nicer IMO, and the suede will stretch. As for sizing, I agree with the others, you need to go try them on or order a couple of different sizes to see what works. Nordies is goofy... I'm a US 9 and wear 39 in Birks. But if you order a 9 from Nordies, they send 40s.
 
#587
schadenfreude said:
The soft footbed is much much nicer IMO, and the suede will stretch. As for sizing, I agree with the others, you need to go try them on or order a couple of different sizes to see what works. Nordies is goofy... I'm a US 9 and wear 39 in Birks. But if you order a 9 from Nordies, they send 40s.
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ugh, I was afraid of that. Thought I finally found Montereys when Nordies had a 9 left. They haven't arrived yet, but it dawned on me after I ordered that I would be getting a 40, which I know will be too large for me.
 
#591
I just found this forum & love it! I just purchased 2 Birkenstock sandals and I'm trying to decide which I like the best. The Gizeh is in Twilight Blue oiled leather and the Mayari is black leather
 

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I think both are great - I've seen people doing light hikes in the gizehs and I have 2 pairs of the mayari's that I've worn on light hikes as well. So, both are great for keeping your feet happy.
 
#596
EBMIC said:
I live in the Bay Area too!!
What color Mayari's do you have & how have they worn in?
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I have the black oiled leather and the lighter brown color in oiled leather. The black pair have been to napa, Tahoe, Mendocino, the humboldt redwoods, and they've definitely gotten wet. They still look new and are more comfortable every time I wear them.

Not sure if you're familiar with the park, but I've seen plenty of ladies walking the Lafayette Reservoir in Gizehs.
 
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jlm916 said:
I have the black oiled leather and the lighter brown color in oiled leather. The black pair have been to napa, Tahoe, Mendocino, the humboldt redwoods, and they've definitely gotten wet. They still look new and are more comfortable every time I wear them.

Not sure if you're familiar with the park, but I've seen plenty of ladies walking the Lafayette Reservoir in Gizehs.
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OMG! Yes, I live in the Tri-Valley area!!!
 
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