Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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zinacef said:
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.
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LVMH bought Birkenstock back in 2021. Last fall they sold shares on the NYSE. It would two years ago that many of us started to notice that the shoes' leather and footbeds had dramatically changed.
 
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Pollie-Jean said:
These are still in transit and I think it will be my last purchase for now ...

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caruava said:
Interesting article. I read it when you posted it last night. And I spent a lot of time reading the comments of people from multiple perspectives.

I haven't cut off my parents, though I'd be lying if I said the thought never crossed my mind. There is distance. If I don't reach out to them, I don't hear from them. I've pulled back in recent years. It's disappointing there is no effort from their end but I can't change them. They're deeply ashamed of me because I'm divorced and have no kids. To make it worse, they knew the reason why I left my ex and still think I should have stayed.

I cut off many family members, all of whom I had good relationships with all because of my parents' shame and wanting me to lie about my marital status. My cousins, whom I was closest too, were the hardest to cut off. I loved them and still miss them. Their father (my uncle) thought my divorce was the most scandalous thing to happen and he took so much joy is gossiping about it. And yes, he knew the horrific reason why I left my ex.

Last year I cut off all my university friends. I didn't realise what they liked to get up to and when they last flew in, we caught up and they tricked me into going to this place. They all laughed and said they had to trick me to get me there as they knew I wouldn't like it. I was sick to the stomach and on reflection the next day, I decided I was done. When they contacted me again to catch up this year, I just said no and goodbye, I was done.

With my parents, and without making this post any longer than it is, I don't see myself cutting them off. Living in different states helps. Plus I couldn't do it to my sister. Who knows. They have said some horrible things and I get so stressed knowing if I am going to call or visit. But if I don't call or visit, it's okay, because they never make the effort.
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Actually bought a pair last week, a thong leather platform and the quality is nothing like my original leather that I got from Piperlime hundreds years ago. That’s it for me,too.
 
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I caved and bought the surf Arizonas, that was my favorite color growing up. They got here today from anthropologie. The red birko-floor Birki's were my first, found them brand new at my old favorite thrift for a few bucks. Silver Spartas were my holy grail pair--took me some years and searching for the right size and color but they were worth it. And the brown Arizonas belonged to my grandfather.

Excitedly wearing the new ones around today so I can't exactly give an accurate comfort report but the color is gorgeous!
 
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Pollie-Jean said:
Needed more neutrals :greengrin:
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I tried the color Stone too, but I didn't like it. Especially the brown sole

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