Those are very nice!!!!I am ok with walking with flip flops/thong sandals. I actually have a lot of space between my big toe and the next one so those types of shoes are usually fine for me. My problem recently is that the balls of my feet start to burn when I wear flip flops for too long so I'm hoping these Birks will help wirh that. I'm attaching a picture below
I'm expecting to do an amount of walking comparable to spending a day in a theme park so it's good to know the Gizehs worked for you. I have to admit, after seeing all of the wonderful pictures posted here I might end up buying some Arizonas as well lol. I hope you enjoyed your visit to DC, that's not far from me
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I just bought a pair of the Gizehs today at Nordstrom Rack. I'm hoping I can break them in enough to wear them on my trip to NYC later this month. Do you guys think these would be ok for a moderate amount of walking or would the Arizona style be better? Or would you not recommend any style of Birks for a lot of walking? I've loved seeing the pictures everyone has posted, they were very helpful
I wore my Gizehs when I went to NYC for a week last year. I brought a few pairs of shoes with me but only wore my Birks b/c they were so comfortable. I wore them walking for 8+ hrs every day with no issues...
I just bought a pair of the Gizehs today at Nordstrom Rack. I'm hoping I can break them in enough to wear them on my trip to NYC later this month. Do you guys think these would be ok for a moderate amount of walking or would the Arizona style be better? Or would you not recommend any style of Birks for a lot of walking? I've loved seeing the pictures everyone has posted, they were very helpful
Just came back from the Jersey shore and wore my Zurich and Arizonas for many miles. All very comfy.
In my past post I incorrectly posted that my Zurich are size 37 R. They are 36 R just in case anyone is referencing sizes between styles I don't want to confuse anyone.
Tonight I wore my Birkis Sansibar to the dog park. This pair is about 15 years old. You can hose these down so I love them for rainy weather, washing the car, on the beach, at the dog park, etc. I do size up to a 37 R in this style.
Tonight I wore my Birkis Sansibar to the dog park. This pair is about 15 years old. You can hose these down so I love them for rainy weather, washing the car, on the beach, at the dog park, etc. I do size up to a 37 R in this style.
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Thank you so much you guys! I love how supportive the tpf community is, even about silly things like this
I've been wearing them around the house to break them in a bit, and I'll probably wear them out of the house for the first time next weekend.
I just bought a pair of the Gizehs today at Nordstrom Rack. I'm hoping I can break them in enough to wear them on my trip to NYC later this month. Do you guys think these would be ok for a moderate amount of walking or would the Arizona style be better? Or would you not recommend any style of Birks for a lot of walking? I've loved seeing the pictures everyone has posted, they were very helpful
I have done tons of walking in NYC in my Arizonas, and they have been a dream. I don't know about the Gizehs though-the toe piece might get annoying if you are walking a lot.
Everyone's birkenstock looks are so chic! I'm so glad I found this thread, I've been contemplating ordering some Arizonas and seeing everyone's pictures has inspired me to do so but . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I don't know which pair to keep. I recently ordered these two Arizonas in narrow from zappos. One pair in taupe birkibuc and the other brown burkoflor. Since we're towards the end of summer I don't want to invest in more sandals so my budget is cheap - no real leather here. I already own a pair of brown Birkenstocks which go around the ankle, I don't know the style name so I may keep the taupe and send the brown arizonas back. I think the brown burkoflor looks like authentic leather and the birkibuc is so obviously faux suede however that doesn't bother much I actually like the color and fabrication of the taupe birkibuc. Sorry it's kind of hard to tell the difference in shoe color with my bad pics.
Taupe birkibuc left ---------------------- Brown birkoflor right
Which ones would you keep---or should I just keep both lol! I'm leaning towards the taupe since they'll go with anything.
Brown birkoflor left ------------- Taupe birkibuc right
I don't know which pair to keep. I recently ordered these two Arizonas in narrow from zappos. One pair in taupe birkibuc and the other brown burkoflor. Since we're towards the end of summer I don't want to invest in more sandals so my budget is cheap - no real leather here. I already own a pair of brown Birkenstocks which go around the ankle, I don't know the style name so I may keep the taupe and send the brown arizonas back. I think the brown burkoflor looks like authentic leather and the birkibuc is so obviously faux suede however that doesn't bother much I actually like the color and fabrication of the taupe birkibuc. Sorry it's kind of hard to tell the difference in shoe color with my bad pics.
Taupe birkibuc left ---------------------- Brown birkoflor right
Which ones would you keep---or should I just keep both lol! I'm leaning towards the taupe since they'll go with anything.
Brown birkoflor left ------------- Taupe birkibuc right
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Everyone's birkenstock looks are so chic! I'm so glad I found this thread, I've been contemplating ordering some Arizonas and seeing everyone's pictures has inspired me to do so but . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I don't know which pair to keep. I recently ordered these two Arizonas in narrow from zappos. One pair in taupe birkibuc and the other brown burkoflor. Since we're towards the end of summer I don't want to invest in more sandals so my budget is cheap - no real leather here. I already own a pair of brown Birkenstocks which go around the ankle, I don't know the style name so I may keep the taupe and send the brown arizonas back. I think the brown burkoflor looks like authentic leather and the birkibuc is so obviously faux suede however that doesn't bother much I actually like the color and fabrication of the taupe birkibuc. Sorry it's kind of hard to tell the difference in shoe color with my bad pics.
Taupe birkibuc left ---------------------- Brown birkoflor right
Which ones would you keep---or should I just keep both lol! I'm leaning towards the taupe since they'll go with anything.
Brown birkoflor left ------------- Taupe birkibuc right
Have you considered a black pair instead? Sorry making this harder instead of easier for you! You're right, the brown looks like real leather but the taupe ones are more versatile. I think I would go with the browns to be honest. The "leather" just looks nicer.
Black is what I want, but it's impossible to find the black narrow in the burkoflor online. I think I will poke around the local stores, I just might end up with 2 pairs after all. Husband likes the taupe too so taupe it is! Thanks for chiming in with your suggestions! And keep the pictures coming I love seeing how everyone wears their Birkenstocks!
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I just bought a pair of the Gizehs today at Nordstrom Rack. I'm hoping I can break them in enough to wear them on my trip to NYC later this month. Do you guys think these would be ok for a moderate amount of walking or would the Arizona style be better? Or would you not recommend any style of Birks for a lot of walking? I've loved seeing the pictures everyone has posted, they were very helpful
I wore a pair of brand-new Gizehs for the first time during our month-long trip to Europe (took a chance that they'd be comfortable!). We walked between 4 to 6 miles daily for 4 weeks, on uneven cobblestone streets and they were super duper comfy! They're cute too.
Birkenstock Monterey Sandals at Barneys!
http://www.barneys.com/on/demandwar...-Show?pid=503608455&cgid=womens-shoes&index=2
http://www.barneys.com/on/demandwar...-Show?pid=503608455&cgid=womens-shoes&index=2
