Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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in paris said:
How do you keep it clean? That is my only fear with the taupe… There seems to be a lot of dirt from construction and mud puddles where I am (I keep my taupe Dickers to wear only when I'm in the States because of this). Do you protect them in any way?



As for the suede, even though I only tried suede in the Arizona in the wrong size, it definitely felt more comfy than my black oiled Sydney -- still breaking those straps in! The thinner straps on the leather Mayari, though, are already quite soft.
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Prior to wear I spray all my light leathers and suedes with kiwi suede sprayImageUploadedByPurseForum1402095830.107108.jpg
It works great.
 
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I happened upon this thread today..Awesome! I'm a Birkenstock girl...out of necessity. Foot problems and my podiatrist recommended them. I was not excited, but really, they are great. I've never gotten them before because I can never find them in my size...BUT, when I had to start wearing them for my issues I got onto Zappo's to order.

I wear narrow and am a size 9 1/2 to 10. Got both 40 and 41 to try and 40 fit the best. They do tend to run a half size smaller.

They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, and I can stand on my feet for a long time and walk around town in them with no problem. I never have flare-ups of plantar f. or tendonitis in these.

So glad they come in cuter colors and styles now. I have skinny feet and ankles so they don't lookquite so clunky on me.

I think I've had mine about 3 years and want to get a few more. I have the Arizona in black suede, the Gizeh in brown leather and black patent leather, the Mayari in black leather, and another one in black patent that is similar to the Arizona but with thinner straps.

The Gizeh is my favorite. It stays on my feet really well. The Arizona feels like it's going to slip off my feet and makes my feet tense up a bit when walking. I think the Birko-flor's are fine. They have the cute colors and designs.

I've seen a few actresses here and there on the web wearing them (one that comes to mind is Naomi Watts), and I always think how sensible that is! (Haha)...Oh, the one I couldn't remember the name of is the Sydney.
 
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CCfor C said:
I happened upon this thread today..Awesome! I'm a Birkenstock girl...out of necessity. Foot problems and my podiatrist recommended them. I was not excited, but really, they are great. I've never gotten them before because I can never find them in my size...BUT, when I had to start wearing them for my issues I got onto Zappo's to order.

I wear narrow and am a size 9 1/2 to 10. Got both 40 and 41 to try and 40 fit the best. They do tend to run a half size smaller.

They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, and I can stand on my feet for a long time and walk around town in them with no problem. I never have flare-ups of plantar f. or tendonitis in these.

So glad they come in cuter colors and styles now. I have skinny feet and ankles so they don't lookquite so clunky on me.

I think I've had mine about 3 years and want to get a few more. I have the Arizona in black suede, the Gizeh in brown leather and black patent leather, the Mayari in black leather, and another one in black patent that is similar to the Arizona but with thinner straps.

The Gizeh is my favorite. It stays on my feet really well. The Arizona feels like it's going to slip off my feet and makes my feet tense up a bit when walking. I think the Birko-flor's are fine. They have the cute colors and designs.

I've seen a few actresses here and there on the web wearing them (one that comes to mind is Naomi Watts), and I always think how sensible that is! (Haha)...Oh, the one I couldn't remember the name of is the Sydney.
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Wow, you have a lot! I guess the Birks are the silver lining to your foot problems. ;) I just recently 'discovered' Birkenstock as I'm more of a ballet flats girl. I only have a Birko-flor for now. I'm eyeing the Gizeh after drooling over the lovely pics in this thread.

Here's my Birko-flor paired with a dainty dress. ;) ImageUploadedByPurseForum1402197833.874256.jpg
 
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rdgldy said:
so cute!
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Jenniedel said:
Very chic :)
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Thank you :smile1:

I returned the black leather Medina. I thought they were a good idea, because my feet are thin / slender and I've to wear them tight. But they were so uncomfortable.I've got pressure marks on the instep, just trying them at home for 15 minutes. And they bleeded, got black feet :laugh:
So I'll stick to Gizeh . I'm waiting for these in Nubuk:

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Mia Bella said:
Thank you Hiromi! I have the urge to wear these with a cute boho top or something and then I say eh, and throw them on with whatever and I'm out the door! Like today's outfit for example... :laugh:

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Forgot to say... love this outfit so much ! Beautiful Day ! I've seen this shirt :heart: before. What is it ?

Jenniedel said:
Wow, you have a lot! I guess the Birks are the silver lining to your foot problems. ;) I just recently 'discovered' Birkenstock as I'm more of a ballet flats girl. I only have a Birko-flor for now. I'm eyeing the Gizeh after drooling over the lovely pics in this thread.

Here's my Birko-flor paired with a dainty dress. ;) View attachment 2644674
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Lovely ! What style is it ?
 
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CCfor C said:
I happened upon this thread today..Awesome! I'm a Birkenstock girl...out of necessity. Foot problems and my podiatrist recommended them. I was not excited, but really, they are great. I've never gotten them before because I can never find them in my size...BUT, when I had to start wearing them for my issues I got onto Zappo's to order.

I wear narrow and am a size 9 1/2 to 10. Got both 40 and 41 to try and 40 fit the best. They do tend to run a half size smaller.

They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, and I can stand on my feet for a long time and walk around town in them with no problem. I never have flare-ups of plantar f. or tendonitis in these.

So glad they come in cuter colors and styles now. I have skinny feet and ankles so they don't lookquite so clunky on me.

I think I've had mine about 3 years and want to get a few more. I have the Arizona in black suede, the Gizeh in brown leather and black patent leather, the Mayari in black leather, and another one in black patent that is similar to the Arizona but with thinner straps.

The Gizeh is my favorite. It stays on my feet really well. The Arizona feels like it's going to slip off my feet and makes my feet tense up a bit when walking. I think the Birko-flor's are fine. They have the cute colors and designs.

I've seen a few actresses here and there on the web wearing them (one that comes to mind is Naomi Watts), and I always think how sensible that is! (Haha)...Oh, the one I couldn't remember the name of is the Sydney.
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That's it for me too. Now I'm wearing them every day and my back is getting so much better. That's why I have no problems to develop a new addiction. I see it as an investment in health :greengrin:
Birkoflor is comfortable to wear imo, light and smooth

:heart: Naomi W.
 
#447
DesigningStyle said:
I have always only purchased the regular footbed and these last two pairs (my Arizona Taupe and Black) purchased the soft footbed. I think I like both. Not sure I can even tell the difference. I do notice that the toe bar is more pronounced in the non-soft footbed.
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I've read that the soft fb basically has a cushy layer underneath the leather liner and it can keep the leather from molding to the shape of your foot. I'm just worried about my feet feeling sore when I wear them because when I wear a soft house slipper or pair of soft flip flops they feel too smooshy and my feet feel unsupported. I'm glad you can't tell the difference between the two, that means there's hope the soft fb will work for me!

in paris said:
It is stunning! Poupre was always on my wish list (you;re right -- it is one of the very best Bal reds!) but, I'm afraid, I was a bit of a chèvre snob and stuck with the 2005 Bordeaux (Weekender and Day).

I always thought it was not quite right for summer/warmer weather but, from your modelling pics, I realise all along it was my shoes :laugh:

merci!
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Thank you thank you!
Oh man, I LOVE Balenciaga Chevre. I had a 2007 Anthra city with the chewiest chevre leather so I agree with you on that! Pourpre is pretty versatile because it has a magenta undertone keeping it from being a deep, dark Fall red. :yes: I just switched out my Pommier Day, which is definitely a Spring color! I should switch back so I can moisturize my Pourpre with Leather Honey. Have you seen the thread about that stuff? It is AWESOME. It totally rejuvenated my Pommier :tup:

cookielvs!bags5 said:
Have you tried the soft FB? It is TDM IMO!
ANyhow looks like the black leather Arizona Amalfi size 36 N is back ordered for a month online, so I will wait and see if I get them in.
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I will definitely try out the soft fbs very soon!! I hope you can get your hands on some Amalfis!

Pollie-Jean said:
My feet love the Floridas
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So cute! I'm a sucker for gladiators and these are so awesome. You're going to get so much wear out of these!

Pollie-Jean said:
Forgot to say... love this outfit so much ! Beautiful Day ! I've seen this shirt :heart: before. What is it ?

Lovely ! What style is it ?
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Thank you Pollie! The shirt is by Brian Lichtenberg. Here it is on Revolve
http://www.revolveclothing.com/brian-lichtenberg-feline-tee-in-whiteblack/dp/BRIA-US4/
 
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