Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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tulipfield said:
Well my search for the right size Birkenstocks has a happy ending. I always thought if I couldn't find it online I wouldn't be able to find it anywhere, but I found my narrow 37 Athens in a department store on Sunday. Wore them out today, they look great, although I must say it's a bad idea to be walking a lot in them before they're broken in much. ^^;
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My Athens with a kitty photo bomb. :3

Also my narrow 38 Gizehs came in the mail today after I exchanged the 37s. These fit much better.

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Trying to figure out whether to wear them tightly strapped up or loose and flip-floppy. ^^[/QUOQUOTE]

I like the Athens :smile1:
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#347
Hah!!! This thread is making me want some Birkins ;) I want the all black Arizonas, I guess that's with the leather footbed? & it's called the Monterey? You guys know where I can buy it?
 
#348
triotrio said:
Well I definately live in a boho town....and the Iron might be a bit masculine I fear.

Aaah, decisions! Will be heavily pregnant this summer so I need a comfy flat sandal that I will LIVE in.

I tried on the Arizona but the two thick straps looked super clumpy on me. Shame, as that taupe suede some of you have is to die for. :love: Why don't they have the same finish in each model??? :cursing:
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Honestly, and I realise I may be in the minority, but I far prefer the tobacco leather to the taupe suede (had it, returned it, may be forced to get for an indoor slipper because that's one of the few colours the high arch comes in)… Also, considering your condition, the leather keeps it shape better and is easier to slide into without bending down than the suede.

Speaking of which -- if you're heavily pregnant, do you really need to worry about the iron being too masculine? :laugh:

I find most of the hardware on the Birkinstock really kind of fades into the leather and are not near as glaring in person (or on the foot) as some pics on the web show.
 
#349
I love my all black Arizonas wore them all summer looked so stylish. My friends didn't believe me when I said they looked good then sore them on me and were like omg they look fab. I'll prob be wearing next summer it's really cold now in the Southern Hemisphere xx
 
#351
triotrio said:
Has anybody tried the Granada? My newest discovery!

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Am drawn to the "Tobacco" shade here as its so loose and casual and laid back seeming, but am worried it might look a bit dirty. Does anyone have any experience of this shade??

I have no idea if its more brown than taupe or if it really does just look grubby IRL.
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I just got the tobacco Arizonas and I really like them a lot. I don't find that they look dirty at all.
 
#352
cookielvs!bags5 said:
one can have too many birkenstocks?
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:thinkin:.............I decide: no :greengrin:

in paris said:
Honestly, and I realise I may be in the minority, but I far prefer the tobacco leather to the taupe suede (had it, returned it, may be forced to get for an indoor slipper because that's one of the few colours the high arch comes in)… Also, considering your condition, the leather keeps it shape better and is easier to slide into without bending down than the suede.
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Me too ! Tried it, found out, that the soft straps don't work for me, too sloppy. But I love the look of the suede Arizonas !

I'll give the Arizonas in Basalt a try

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Wore my Gizehs yesterday

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in paris said:
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Speaking of which -- if you're heavily pregnant, do you really need to worry about the iron being too masculine? :laugh:
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Very true! Not to mention the new E cups! :blushing:

Husband is voting for the Iron, adding the sensible reminder that I'm gonna be in black leggings all summer under my little maternity dresses. I guess I can always get both! :p
 
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triotrio said:
There's also a shade called "Iron" - what do we think? Better or Worse?

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I ordered these recently so I would be happy to post once I receive them. I hope they don't look too masculine! I feel the cutouts make the style seem more feminine. ;)

I never thought I would buy Birkenstocks but recent foot problems have sent me searching for some more ergonomic shoes, so I am crossing my fingers that these actually look cute on me. I am skeptical though because I feel I have Fred Flintstone feet. :laugh:
 
#359
Mia Bella said:
My taupe suede Arizonas have arrived! I love the color & they're super soft BUT the straps feel a little loose, despite having them as tight as they'll go. I know they'd be perfect if I had one more hole to tighten them up to.

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I'm a true Regular width because my feet fit perfectly on the footbed, so trying out a narrow wouldn't work. I'm contemplating punching new holes.... has anyone done this?

Also, for those with Arizonas, how do they fit for you? Are they supposed to be a little loose or should your foot feel strapped in pretty well?
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You for sure need the Narrow.
 
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