Very! I was surprised! They have a nice textured bottom so they are not slippery either!
Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks
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I was skeptical, but then I can look forward to this. They should be suitable for pool and beach
If you are used to Birk be advised that this model takes a while to break in and is not as comfortable as the Arizona.Thank you
I was skeptical, but then I can look forward to this. They should be suitable for pool and beach
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The piece between the toes is uncomfortable imo.
This is the same style I have in gold. Love this color!Thank you
I was skeptical, but then I can look forward to this. They should be suitable for pool and beach
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I couldn't get past these , especially because they have the soft footbed 
I get along well with the EVA
I get along well with the EVA
Love them both! Great colors! This is my favorite style.I couldn't get past these , especially because they have the soft footbed
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I get along well with the EVA
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They don’t hurt your feet?
I picked up a pair that I use only as slippers. While I love the style, I prefer the Arizona as far as comfort.
I had the regular gizeh and the toe thing hurt me so bad I got rid of the shoes. The EVA gizeh don’t hurt my toes but I haven’t been brave enough to try the regular gizeh again. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one with the pain from the toe thing…I love the style but couldn’t get used to it. Maybe there’s a trick I don’t know about
They do not! And I actually have a bunion on one foot so my feet are temperamental. I have not tried the Arizona, mainly because I think the strap would be right on my bunion.
Same with me. I wear flip flop all the time but for some reason, those hurt between my toes.I had the regular gizeh and the toe thing hurt me so bad I got rid of the shoes. The EVA gizeh don’t hurt my toes but I haven’t been brave enough to try the regular gizeh again. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one with the pain from the toe thing…I love the style but couldn’t get used to it. Maybe there’s a trick I don’t know about
Maybe they fix it now?
I'm sorry to say this, but Birks are no longer Birks. They've shortened and narrowed the footbed of the Arizona. They got rid of the trademark arch support. The cork footbed is no longer a cork footbed. As detractors have complained, they now truly feel like walking on cardboard. Since the sale to LV they've jacked up the prices at least 30 percent, and there are no discounts.
This is the first summer in many that I haven't bought a new pair. I'm sad about this. I've lived in Birks for years, summer, fall, winter and spring. They've carried me on all sorts of adventures, and through many problems that have required considerable walking. But I'm afraid I'm no longer a fan. They're just not the same.
This is the first summer in many that I haven't bought a new pair. I'm sad about this. I've lived in Birks for years, summer, fall, winter and spring. They've carried me on all sorts of adventures, and through many problems that have required considerable walking. But I'm afraid I'm no longer a fan. They're just not the same.
Unfortunately you are right ! I also noticed how poor the materials and workmanship have become.
The soft footbed today is a bad joke compared to the one from just two years ago. The leather is also becoming increasingly thin and inferior
Therefore, I will enjoy my mostly older models and have them repaired if necessary ! Fortunately, I own about 20 pairs of good Birks and should get by with them for a few years
It's always sad when something good goes down the drain
Unfortunately you are right ! I also noticed how poor the materials and workmanship have become.
The soft footbed today is a bad joke compared to the one from just two years ago. The leather is also becoming increasingly thin and inferior
Therefore, I will enjoy my mostly older models and have them repaired if necessary ! Fortunately, I own about 20 pairs of good Birks and should get by with them for a few years
It's always sad when something good goes down the drain
I contacted a local cobbler that does Birk repairs and inquired about replacing the cork footbeds and soles of a very battered pair of older Arizonas. He said he would be able to replace them only with the "modern" footbed, as he buys supplies directly from Birk. And the cost would be as much as buying a new pair. So, alas, with great sorrow, I tossed the shoes.
It does cause me to wonder, since the sale to LV will LV continue to work with independent cobblers around the globe to keep them in supplies to repair and refurbish Birks? Doesn't seem like something that the LV conglomerate would be likely to do.
If you're thinking of getting any Birks repaired I would probably do it soon just to be safe.
I'm glad you have a rich stockpile. I was always of the frame of mind "I will wear this faithful pair of old Birks until they fall apart and then I will resole or buy another."
Thanks for this info— I didn’t know they got sold, when did this happen? I have a friend who mostly wears Birkenstocks—- everything! This info would really upset her. She’s also one of those that buys back-ups so I don’t think she has new ones yet. I love birks, too but I have backups too so I haven’t really bought any for awhile now.