Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks

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I'm so tempted by those teal and white snakeskin I posted the other day. I'm not sure if I really want to get them, I don't really need them and I really prefer the soft footed vs the regular ones and the leather ones take longer to break in. Last year my grey suede Arizona were my go to shoes I kind of feel like I should just replace them (they are really worn also I was caught in a insane rain storm while wearing them they were drenched like full on the rain came down so hard and fast I literally had water up to my ankles). But I do have a pair of Sperrys I need to return to nordies. . . I'm afraid that I'm going to cave and get them so hard to resist such pretty colors.
 
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pinky7129 said:
Any advice between the gizeh and Arizona?
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I have the Arizona, Gizeh and Madrid. I find them all super comfy but if I had to choose I would say the Arizona is most comfortable, followed by Gizeh and then Madrid. However if you are talking style then the reverse is true (in my opinion) - The Madrids (one strap) is most chic. Mine is black patent leather and they look great. Gizeh's are stylish too. Arizona's can be cool but it really depends on the outfit as they come dangerously close to being too earthy looking. I'm thinking of getting another pair of Gizeh's in the Snakeskin cream.....not sure though as I haven't actually seen anyone wearing them. What do you all think? Will the white soles get really dirty?
 
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I just ordered a pair of bronze floridas from ebay! I like the arizona-esque style, but i feel like it's a little less clunky! I plan to breal them in and wear them nonstop for eurotrip this summer!
 
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pinky7129 said:
Any advice between the gizeh and Arizona?
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ITA with ozmodiar the Arizona hands down. The gizeh is cuter looking however the toe piece is horribly uncomfortable. Which is too bad because that wasn't always the case, I have a really old pair from the papillo line in the gizeh style and it is comfortable. The plastic piece that fits between the toes in the newer ones is really stiff with no give.

ozmodiar said:
I prefer the Arizona because the toepiece in the Gizeh bothers me when walking a lot.
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I couldn't resist
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Can't wait to get them
 
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pinky7129 said:
Any advice between the gizeh and Arizona?
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First. This is my opinion, second I love Birkenstocks.

To me the Gizeh, Mayari, Madrid, Molina, Relax 100, Sparta, Almere, Yara, Ibiaza & Sydney are more feminine than the Arizona.
They are way easier to choose the right style.

Orginally the Arizona was made for guys.
I choose the Sydney (which look likes the Arizona) before the Arizona. Again much easier to style.

That being said, the Arizona is more like "the boyfriend jeans" of The Birkenstock.
You have have to think if it fits with your clothes.
In my eyes, Arizona works with certain clothing styles, and als depending on the Arizoan color and your feet.
A little bit of pedicure for your toes doesn't hurt.

So in the end, think about that you cann't wear the Arizona with everything, while the other Birkenstocks models are much easier.

Some great examples where the Arizona really works
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/chic-ways-to-wear-birkenstocks.861614/page-40#post-30046435
http://designdschungel.blogwalk.de/tunics.html

There's lots more to find on the interweb

http://www.whowhatwear.co.uk/ways-to-style-birkenstock-sandals-fashion-2014/slide16
BTW: This should have called: 16 Cool NEW Ways To Wear Birkenstock Arizona.
Birkenstocks are more than the Arizona right.

http://famecherry.com/fashionista-now/fashionista-now-birkenstock-sandals-fashion-inspiration/
Mind you, there some fake Birkenstocks here and there mentioned.
 
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