Oh, bummer.
All is not lost, the silver ones I liked at Barneys popped back up in my size. I guess I got past not wanting to spend that much after all.
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All is not lost, the silver ones I liked at Barneys popped back up in my size. I guess I got past not wanting to spend that much after all.
Oh really? I haven't worn them out yet, just around the house, and they seem really comfortable. I will report back on that though.
In terms of my Hunter black leather Arizona's, those took about a week to break in with wearing them everyday. Now they are perfect. How about you? You liking them still? Btw, the leather on mine never bled to my feet, was it from the lotion you use?
Finally got around to taking some quick modeling shots of my Gizeh and Arizona Birks 
For reference: Gizeh's are a 38R, and Arizona's are a 38N.
For reference: Gizeh's are a 38R, and Arizona's are a 38N.
Opinions? I got my Athens today in size 37, and they are pretty obviously too big, here they are with most of the straps tightened all the way:
Size 36 looked better but was uncomfortably small, and I can't find 37 narrows anywhere. So the question is, keep these, or give up on the style? I did take this pic early in the day so maybe it would look less weird after I've been on my feet all day.
I hope my Gizehs look better than this...
Size 36 looked better but was uncomfortably small, and I can't find 37 narrows anywhere. So the question is, keep these, or give up on the style? I did take this pic early in the day so maybe it would look less weird after I've been on my feet all day.
I hope my Gizehs look better than this...
The area in front of the toes looks okay to me. There should be a reasonable amount of space. However, it does look a tad big on the sides. I can't see the very back in your photos but do you have too much room in the heel? Being they are buckled all the way, I do hate to have to say that you most likely will need the narrows. In this style and the Arizona they run much wider than the Gizeh. I hope you can find the right shoe that fits perfectly!
Thanks so much for the input~! The length is okay, it's just the width that's wonky. Being that it's gonna be very hard to find the narrows, do you think it's worth it to keep the regulars? They don't feel bad, I just keep thinking they look a tad like a leg brace because of the size. =(
I also got my Gizehs, and at 37 they are not only slimmer than the Athens, but also shorter, which means my toes are rubbing up at the edge AGAIN. I guess I'm gonna try exchanging for 38s, but if that doesn't work, I think me and Birks are over for the time-being.
Anybody know if the Yara sizes more like the Arizona or more like the Gizeh?
never saw this style before Cool !!
My Arizonas arrived today but they are going back
38 and regular is way too huge, 1 cm more in lenght, than Gizehs. And wide is ridiculous...
What a pity, they are the last pair in smoke grey velours leather, feels so soft
I wish, I could keep them
So I'll give these a try (nubuk leather) 37 small. Hope, they'll fit
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These look way wide on you. The length is right though. I think you need a narrow in the Athens and Arizona. Maybe you can ask an SA to measure the insole over the phone before sending them out, to avoid your frustration? Sorry they didn't work out for you. They are cute.
Cool !!
My Arizonas arrived today but they are going back
38 and regular is way too huge, 1 cm more in lenght, than Gizehs. And wide is ridiculous...
What a pity, they are the last pair in smoke grey velours leather, feels so soft
I wish, I could keep them
So I'll give these a try (nubuk leather) 37 small. Hope, they'll fit
Ooooh, I love the smokey grey velour with white soles!!! Too bad they were too big. I'm sorry they didn't work out. The color of the nubuk ones are so pretty! I hope they work for you.
Sizing on these are so difficult it seems.
So I'll give these a try (nubuk leather) 37 small. Hope, they'll fit
The color on these is so nice, hope they do the trick for you!
haha it's stupid but it's stressing me out. I just want to wear some pretty new shoes, must it be so difficult??
Cool !!
My Arizonas arrived today but they are going back
38 and regular is way too huge, 1 cm more in lenght, than Gizehs. And wide is ridiculous...
What a pity, they are the last pair in smoke grey velours leather, feels so soft
I wish, I could keep them
So I'll give these a try (nubuk leather) 37 small. Hope, they'll fit
I love the color/leather combo - so slick. I am sorry they don't fit you.
Cool !!
My Arizonas arrived today but they are going back
38 and regular is way too huge, 1 cm more in lenght, than Gizehs. And wide is ridiculous...
What a pity, they are the last pair in smoke grey velours leather, feels so soft
I wish, I could keep them
So I'll give these a try (nubuk leather) 37 small. Hope, they'll fit
I'm sorry the grey ones didn't fit, Pollie-Jean, but I'm crossing my fingers on the green ones!
Anyone who is thinking about ordering these, be on notice that they do not have these shoes in stock. I only learned that after they promptly deducted the funds from my account, but did not provide me with any shipping information. I emailed them yesterday and just learned that they are waiting for these shoes from Birkenstock and Birkenstock does not know when they will have them in. The wait can be up to 12 weeks! I am pissed that they took my money and never mentioned that. I asked for an immediate refund. Let's see how this goes.
haha it's stupid but it's stressing me out. I just want to wear some pretty new shoes, must it be so difficult??
:true:Thank you, HiromiT
Perhaps they'll come tomorrow
