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#497
Hey lovelies. I went to a local birkenstock store over the weekend and tried on a couple of Arizonas. I can't believe how low stock was on many of the ones I wanted to see and try. They didn't have the oiled leather in black. They didn't have my size in the amalfi black or the taupe suede either. Anyways, I got to try on some just for reference. What do u gals think? Which one do u like best? The amalfi I have on is wide and too big. I like the shine on the leather. He showed me one that is similar to the oiled leather but it's matte. It seems to scratch quite a bit and I don't know if I like that. The suede is so comfy and I wouldn't need much breaking in. I like the amalfi look but it's so stiff and kinda hurts. The soft footbed is nice though. Gosh. I wish I could have the perfect combination. There's something about each that I like.
 
#498
jssl1688 said:
Hey lovelies. I went to a local birkenstock store over the weekend and tried on a couple of Arizonas. I can't believe how low stock was on many of the ones I wanted to see and try. They didn't have the oiled leather in black. They didn't have my size in the amalfi black or the taupe suede either. Anyways, I got to try on some just for reference. What do u gals think? Which one do u like best? The amalfi I have on is wide and too big. I like the shine on the leather. He showed me one that is similar to the oiled leather but it's matte. It seems to scratch quite a bit and I don't know if I like that. The suede is so comfy and I wouldn't need much breaking in. I like the amalfi look but it's so stiff and kinda hurts. The soft footbed is nice though. Gosh. I wish I could have the perfect combination. There's something about each that I like.
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I would go with the Amalfi ones. They'll go with so much more. If those ones were wide you can order the Narrow version.
 
#500
My absolute favorite Birkenstocks are those made of Suede with the soft footbed. I have Arizona in Taupe Suede, Black Suede and Passion Flower Suede. All soft footbed.

Here are my pretty Passion Flower Arizonas on a walk with my Greyhound.

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#501
runningbird said:
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UPS just dropped off the soft footbed Amafi Arizonas. Yay!

They are not nearly as comfortable as my taupe suede version. But I'm quite pleased nonetheless. These will need some breaking in before I take them out for an extended time or my feet will get shredded.

I was really hoping there would be a black buckle version of the soft footbed but maybe sometime in the future Birkenstock will come out with some new styles. After accidentally purchasing the soft footbed there's no way I can ever go back to regular.

The suede version is definitely more padded as well. Might just be the pair I got. These Amafi leather ones don't seem as squishy in the footbed.

Maybe in due time.
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I love these! I have them on order too, but I bet the leather upper isnt as forgiving as the suede ones? My fear exactly, i wonder why the footbed isnt as good?
Good luck, keep us posted. I hope they break in after some wear.
 
#502
runningbird said:
I would go with the Amalfi ones. They'll go with so much more. If those ones were wide you can order the Narrow version.
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thanks running bird. i really like the durability on the leather with the amalfi too. plus it's just such a strong pop of presence on my feet and really looks great paired with anything. i just wish the comfort level would be like the suede one. it's so hard on my feet and i have tender feet so i get blisters easily. yes, i would most def have to get the narrow. the beige suede one i tried is narrow so i know wide is way too big.
 
#504
runningbird said:
I would go with the Amalfi ones. They'll go with so much more. If those ones were wide you can order the Narrow version.
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i just saw another post of yours, do you have the amalfi too? it looks shiny in the pic. how do you like them? did you have to break them in for a bit? or were they comfy to start? looks great on your feet
 
#506
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#508
Pollie-Jean said:
Thank you for sharing this pic, renza !
That's why I ordered the Mayari in violett and I'm so in love with them !!
The Tatami Zulias are going back. They were 105,- € and I couldn't find out why. No considerable difference between them and normal leather Birkenstocks (40 - 60 € ) The Zulia style makes my feet look clumsy, imo

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I agree. I love the Mayari on you. The Zulias are not attractive at all!
 
#510
DesigningStyle said:
I agree. I love the Mayari on you. The Zulias are not attractive at all!
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Thank you for your affirmation !

I love the suede leather, so I thought I need to try again...:lawl:
These Arizonas Amethyst arrived today and I lovelovelove the color. The straps are firmer than on the Taupe Arizonas, I tried,so they'll work for me
It's not possible to capture the true color

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It was a bargain (29,50 € incl. shipping ), so I couldn't say no :greengrin:
 
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