Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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Thank you @l.ch. ! Since this thread is about chic ways to wear Birks, thought I’d post my OOTD. I’m far too old to show midriff but still want to enjoy the crop top trend so got high-waist wide-leg jeans and cropped hoodie from Aritzia. Goes great with the Arizona sandals....ready for spring!

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Love it! What brand is the jeans and do you know the style name by chance? Been looking for something similar myself but haven't shopped at Aritzia since I worked for them forever ago haha.

Btw, been looking at the Toy Lou Lou since I passed on the Puffer so I may join the Lou Lou Lovers Club in the near future ;)
 
Ahah, I didn't know of this thread, so funny. I work for a well known company that is a direct competitor of B. I have a customer, who like to work with me, who for the second season today gifted me B., when I usually gift friends or anybody else with MY company's shoes.
 
Love it! What brand is the jeans and do you know the style name by chance? Been looking for something similar myself but haven't shopped at Aritzia since I worked for them forever ago haha.

Btw, been looking at the Toy Lou Lou since I passed on the Puffer so I may join the Lou Lou Lovers Club in the near future ;)

I love Aritzia so much I bought stock, so I can justify my purchases saying I’m helping my investments:graucho:. The jeans are their in-house denim brand, Denim Forum, style name Farrah in Blondie Bleu color.

Defo get a Loulou...such a great bag!
 
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Hey fellow Birkie-lovers, have any of you ever had a pair of Birkenstocks resoled? Have you had the cork footbed replaced?

I have a well-loved pair of Birks that are pretty battered. Got a quote from a cobbler of $60 to resole them, $80 to replace the cork footbeds. They're a style that isn't made in quite the same fashion as they were in the past so I'm considering it even though it would probably be cheaper to buy a new pair. But all the cobblers in town are about 4 months behind on work so I wouldn't get them back until spring.
 
For those that have EVA models, how do you find the comfort and sizing? Thinking of getting these for summer....
They (the EVA Arizonas at least) are horribly uncomfortable for anything more than a quick stroll down to the pool (unless worn with socks .) The last time I used them I got a blister on the top of my foot from the strap, which impacted my ability to wear any leather Arizonas for a couple weeks. It was tragic. They don’t break in ever, and are not easily packable into a suitcase for travel. Basically junk shoes. Whatever I’d use them for, I prefer Havianas or Rainbows every time. Would not recommend at all. Better to just have a beater pair of leather ones.

Could just be me though, my s/o wears them all the time without issues (we’re fashionable I swear…)
 
They (the EVA Arizonas at least) are horribly uncomfortable for anything more than a quick stroll down to the pool (unless worn with socks .) The last time I used them I got a blister on the top of my foot from the strap, which impacted my ability to wear any leather Arizonas for a couple weeks. It was tragic. They don’t break in ever, and are not easily packable into a suitcase for travel. Basically junk shoes. Whatever I’d use them for, I prefer Havianas or Rainbows every time. Would not recommend at all. Better to just have a beater pair of leather ones.

Could just be me though, my s/o wears them all the time without issues (we’re fashionable I swear…)

The New York Times Wirecutters product review team highly recommended them in a recent issue.
"Why We Love Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandals"

I was mighty skeptical. From what I've read here, from reviews on Zappos, and also considering the plastic sole.
 
It's been a number of years now, 15 maybe, that I had a pair of Birkinstocks resoled, but I wanted to chime in that it's definitely worth it. These sandals were purchased in the mid-1990s and they're still in perfectly wearable condition. You have to find a cobbler who will put a genuine Birk sole on it, of course.
Hey fellow Birkie-lovers, have any of you ever had a pair of Birkenstocks resoled? Have you had the cork footbed replaced?

I have a well-loved pair of Birks that are pretty battered. Got a quote from a cobbler of $60 to resole them, $80 to replace the cork footbeds. They're a style that isn't made in quite the same fashion as they were in the past so I'm considering it even though it would probably be cheaper to buy a new pair. But all the cobblers in town are about 4 months behind on work so I wouldn't get them back until spring.
 
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It's been a number of years now, 15 maybe, that I had a pair of Birkinstocks resoled, but I wanted to chime in that it's definitely worth it. These sandals were purchased in the mid-1990s and they're still in perfectly wearable condition. You have to find a cobbler who will put a genuine Birk sole on it, of course.

Thank you so much for telling me this Ellen Cherry! I had almost written off the idea as silly. But I love these Birks even though the sole is seriously worn down. I'm going to take them in and have them done. Thanks!
 
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@BigPurseSue, I would absolutely get them resoled with a birkenstock sole.

They (the EVA Arizonas at least) are horribly uncomfortable for anything more than a quick stroll down to the pool (unless worn with socks .) The last time I used them I got a blister on the top of my foot from the strap, which impacted my ability to wear any leather Arizonas for a couple weeks. It was tragic. They don’t break in ever, and are not easily packable into a suitcase for travel. Basically junk shoes. Whatever I’d use them for, I prefer Havianas or Rainbows every time. Would not recommend at all. Better to just have a beater pair of leather ones.

Could just be me though, my s/o wears them all the time without issues (we’re fashionable I swear…)

I prefer wearing the EVAs to Haviana’s, but I have weird feet (shrugs). The EVA gizeh thong sandals gave me no trouble whereas the all leather ones, nope. i have a lot of Birkenstocks and designer collaborations (I prefer Arizonas), and I do understand your aggravation. I’m most annoyed by the fit of the birkenstock sneakers. In europe, the SAs insist I’m a 37, but my toes touch the uppers. In the US, SAs insist I’m a 38, but there is too much room. So I vacillate between two sizes in my closet. DH is like, why not try another brand that fits lol
 
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Manolo Blahnik
not my cup of tea , but maybe for someone else


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I saw them also on mytheresa! Also not sure if they are for me, but I like the different designer collaborations!
 
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