Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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#663
I'd been wearing my new Arizonas around the house and I thought I would be ok to wear them today in NYC. BIG mistake! The strap closest to my heel was rubbing a spot about a half in wide raw on each foot. I had to stop at duane reade for gauze and tape because band-aids weren't cutting it. It's totally my fault and other than that the shoes were fine, but definitely make sure you break your Birks in!
 
#665
nova_girl said:
I'd been wearing my new Arizonas around the house and I thought I would be ok to wear them today in NYC. BIG mistake! The strap closest to my heel was rubbing a spot about a half in wide raw on each foot. I had to stop at duane reade for gauze and tape because band-aids weren't cutting it. It's totally my fault and other than that the shoes were fine, but definitely make sure you break your Birks in!
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What are they made of? Suede?
 
#669
I’ve now come full circle with Birkenstock because I practically lived in first pair during college fast forward a few years and I’m the proud owner of the Gazeh in dark blue steel. When combined with living in S. Fla it means on a technically I never have to put them away.
 
#670
Hi ! Has anyone travelled through Munich airport recently ? Have a transit there in 2 weeks and was hoping to pick up some Birkenstocks while waiting for my next flight. Wondering if they had a birkenstock shop at the airport ?
Already have a Arizona white birkoflor and Madrid in silver. Hoping to pick up a black Arizona. Yup BIRKS obsessed :)
 
#671
So I recently bought some arizonas. White leather, taupe suede and dark brown birkoflor. Unsure if I should keep the dark brown ones, as I realized they go with more or less exactly the same as the taupe ones (cannot return the taupe, already worn a lot :p ), and I definitely want to keep the white. What do you guys think? Overkill to keep all three pairs?
 
#672
Just reporting back on sizing issues, for those that are a tricky half size in most shoes and don't have particularly wide feet.

I am a normally a 6 1/2-7 shoe and wear a 37 or 38 in most euro brand (typically the latter).

In the Birkenstock Mayari, the 36 Regular fits me best, but they did take longer to break in because my toes went over the ridge when walking. They're just fine now, though. I think the Hawaii heat really helped them break down fast.

When it came to the Arizona Soft Footed, on the other hand, I went up to a 37 Narrow. I can't tell you how much I adore these (got the dark grey suede which I never want to take off and the limited edition Iron/Black leather James Perse version).

Now, according to the Birkenstock site, I should be a 38, so go figure.

*****

On the closed toe front, I thought about the Boston clog, but knew I'd never wear them outside the house (and I already have the suede Arizonas for that) so I looked elsewhere.

The Messina has just come out again (this time in the soft footbed) on Zappos and many Birkenstock sites/stores. As I was looking not only for something closed, but also something with straps so I could walk (sight see) on an upcoming trip to Italy, these were perfect.

I went to a Birkenstock store to try them on (unsure of my size) and once again the 37 Narrow was my size and I can even wear fuzzy socks with them (doing that now to help break-in the ankle strap) and still wiggle my toes… The soft footbed is a dream as many of you know and, I think, the strap keeping them on my feet will allow me to walk far longer than the slip on models! I think i'm in love and I've only just got them :graucho:
 
#673
Heaviestmatter said:
So I recently bought some arizonas. White leather, taupe suede and dark brown birkoflor. Unsure if I should keep the dark brown ones, as I realized they go with more or less exactly the same as the taupe ones (cannot return the taupe, already worn a lot :p ), and I definitely want to keep the white. What do you guys think? Overkill to keep all three pairs?
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Keep all three if you like them & will wear them!!!
 
#674
in paris said:
Just reporting back on sizing issues, for those that are a tricky half size in most shoes and don't have particularly wide feet.

I am a normally a 6 1/2-7 shoe and wear a 37 or 38 in most euro brand (typically the latter).

In the Birkenstock Mayari, the 36 Regular fits me best, but they did take longer to break in because my toes went over the ridge when walking. They're just fine now, though. I think the Hawaii heat really helped them break down fast.

When it came to the Arizona Soft Footed, on the other hand, I went up to a 37 Narrow. I can't tell you how much I adore these (got the dark grey suede which I never want to take off and the limited edition Iron/Black leather James Perse version).

Now, according to the Birkenstock site, I should be a 38, so go figure.

*****

On the closed toe front, I thought about the Boston clog, but knew I'd never wear them outside the house (and I already have the suede Arizonas for that) so I looked elsewhere.

The Messina has just come out again (this time in the soft footbed) on Zappos and many Birkenstock sites/stores. As I was looking not only for something closed, but also something with straps so I could walk (sight see) on an upcoming trip to Italy, these were perfect.

I went to a Birkenstock store to try them on (unsure of my size) and once again the 37 Narrow was my size and I can even wear fuzzy socks with them (doing that now to help break-in the ankle strap) and still wiggle my toes… The soft footbed is a dream as many of you know and, I think, the strap keeping them on my feet will allow me to walk far longer than the slip on models! I think i'm in love and I've only just got them :graucho:
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Please post pictures!!!
 
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