I know!
I was hoping to find a discount somewhere or find them on eBay.
I do love them. I've worn them with all black and they look great.
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I was hoping to find a discount somewhere or find them on eBay.
I do love them. I've worn them with all black and they look great.
It took me three tries but I finally got the pair I want. I wanted black and silver, and despite stock photos from various websites I kept on getting black with black hardware. While I like black on black I had my heart set on black with silver.
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Ok, I feel REALLY stupid for asking this but... Here it goes [emoji51]
I just purchased my very first pair ( Arizona soft footbed ???) .
However, I don't know if I got the correct fit! Are they not supposed to have any room to give???
The guy said if there is any slight extra room the foot will slide resulting in blisters. I ended up purchasing what looks like an exact fit. Idk if I'm explaining it well.
From toes to heal there is no extra room in the slightest which feels well, sorta strange...[emoji848]
I never even tried the next size up I just took the guys word .
My husband saw them on me and said " R those too small???".
Now I'm wondering. Ugh?
How do u guys wear them ?
Exact fit or w/ a bit of extra room?
Thanks [emoji4]
I just purchased my very first pair ( Arizona soft footbed ???) .
However, I don't know if I got the correct fit! Are they not supposed to have any room to give???
The guy said if there is any slight extra room the foot will slide resulting in blisters. I ended up purchasing what looks like an exact fit. Idk if I'm explaining it well.
From toes to heal there is no extra room in the slightest which feels well, sorta strange...[emoji848]
I never even tried the next size up I just took the guys word .
My husband saw them on me and said " R those too small???".
Now I'm wondering. Ugh?
How do u guys wear them ?
Exact fit or w/ a bit of extra room?
Thanks [emoji4]
Hi happyflower1, if possible show us some pictures. But I can tell you know, there need to be to be extra room. When walking the foot will slide a little bit. If there's no extra room for your toes, they will slide over the edge. So your foot supposed to be inside the Birkenstock footbed.
With Birkenstocks I feel like I see a lot of people who buy too small. Both my pairs have room at the front and the back, and there's no blistering. I think if your toes are climbing up that front ridge or if your heels are right on the edge, they are too small. Try a size up and see how you feel.
There should be a 1/4" at the tip of the toes and a 1/4" at the back of the heel.
From Birkenstock’s site:
SIZING & TIPS
SIZING
As a starting point, add 31 to women’s US size and add 33 to men’s US sizing to determine Birkenstock size.
FLEX FOOTBED
Before trying them on, flex the footbed. This will help them feel comfy sooner.
STEP IN & ADJUST STRAPS
Open all straps and step into the footbed. Close the straps comfortably, leaving enough space to allow feet freedom of movement.
TAKE A WALK
If your feet can move freely and they do not hit the footbed edge, the size and width are correct.
WEARING
Limit the first 5 or 6 wearing to just a few hours. This allows your feet and body to gradually get used to the support, straps and buckles.
Thanks everyone [emoji322]
Going back to the store today to try the next size up but I fear they will too big???
In the mean time here some pics.
I'm a size 7.5
This is a 37
Going back to the store today to try the next size up but I fear they will too big???
In the mean time here some pics.
I'm a size 7.5
This is a 37
Those do a look a tad small. But you'll need to try the next size. My sister is a 7.5/8 and wears a 38. I'm a 8.5 and wear a 39. Here are pics of my fit.
I see! Thanks for the pictures!!![emoji180][emoji8]
I definitely do need to go back to the store then !
Ugh!!!
I definitely do need to go back to the store then !
Ugh!!!
Thanks everyone [emoji8][emoji8][emoji8][emoji8][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175]
I tried on the 38 and I was a much better fit [emoji322]
I'm so glad I went back!
I tried on the 38 and I was a much better fit [emoji322]
I'm so glad I went back!
I'm a 7.5 and wear a 37. I like them snugger. I even have toe marks on the edge. I think if I went up a size, my feet would freak out. When I first started wearing birks, everything felt like it was lining up better with a 37.
I know you already switched them, but I just wanted to offer another viewpoint from someone who's worn them for about 20 years.
I know you already switched them, but I just wanted to offer another viewpoint from someone who's worn them for about 20 years.
Yes ! I see what you mean!
I could have stayed w/ the 37 however, I'm used to having a bit of room. At first they felt fine but then after trying to 38 I knew I needed the bigger size. It's not terribly big but the fit and feel is better!
