So I just rediscovered Birks after many years of loving my heels...
surprisingly, the toe thingy in the Gizeh doesn't bother me. This could become a habit.
These are my habit. I have about 20 pairs of the Gizeh [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Chic ways to wear Birkenstocks
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These are my habit. I have about 20 pairs of the Gizeh [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Here's a question for you Birki lovers. Had toe surgery and can't wear anything except my Birki's. For the time being I am unable to get my foot comfortably into any other shoe. <sob!> We've been invited to a very fancy wedding with dancing. I spotted a pair of white Birki's online: http://www.zappos.com/p/birkenstock-arizona-white-birko-florr/product/8265050/color/463604
Do you think these would be o.k. to wear to a wedding? I'm planning to wear a long silk skirt with a light pastel tropical print and a silk blouse or jacket. I have white lacey socks I thought I might wear to cover up the blasted toe. Would this work, or would I look like a total geek? Hate the idea of spending $100 for shoes for one night, but it doesn't look like I have much choice unless I want to stay seated all night and be hobbling around. And anyway who really notices what footwear other guests are wearing at a wedding?
Do you think these would be o.k. to wear to a wedding? I'm planning to wear a long silk skirt with a light pastel tropical print and a silk blouse or jacket. I have white lacey socks I thought I might wear to cover up the blasted toe. Would this work, or would I look like a total geek? Hate the idea of spending $100 for shoes for one night, but it doesn't look like I have much choice unless I want to stay seated all night and be hobbling around. And anyway who really notices what footwear other guests are wearing at a wedding?
I really love the combination of Birkenstocks with silk clothing like slip dresses, skirts and blouses. I am sure you will look fantastic.
To be honest, I would not put on lacey socks though...
I wish you a fast recovery!
I really love the combination of Birkenstocks with silk clothing like slip dresses, skirts and blouses. I am sure you will look fantastic.
To be honest, I would not put on lacey socks though...
I wish you a fast recovery!
Thank you so much, Daneela! I will wear a pair of Birki's with the confidence of being stylish!
I don't like the idea of lace socks either, but the toe is gnarly and needs to be protected. Band-Aid City with no advantage of polish or pedicure. So I think that's the sensible option.
Have you ever seen the Birkenstock Zurich? http://www.birkenstockexpress.com/Birkenstock/Zurich.cfm/prod5.AJ078
It looks like it might offer more toe coverage than other styles, although it is a bit clunky looking.
Again, thank you for the help!
I went through the same problem for a wedding the end of last summer. I have the same Birkenstocks you found in white - but mine are silver. I wore those the night before - rehearsal dinner - running around all day etc. Everyone commented how cute - and how comfy for the wedding.... they weren't meant for the wedding, however, I did throw them in my bag incase I needed them for the wedding. Just a thought - but silver does seem to dress them up - and since then, I've worn them a lot - kind of a funky look with leggings or jeans.
What I actually bought for the wedding were flat sandals from Nordstrom - sparkley jewels on the straps - inexpensive, but comfortable. Really simple, with straps that didn't interfere with toes. Look on the Nordstrom website - in the search box put "womens flat silver sandals".... lots of options! And you are so right... an hour into the wedding, most were barefoot and dancing - and few notice what other guests are wearing.
I love the silver idea! Did you find that the silver Birkenstocks wore well? Did the silver finish last? I tried some on today at the shoe store and thought they were gorgeous.
But for a church wedding and fancy reception I was hesitant.You're right that Nordstrom's web site does have lots of great little silver sandals! I had no idea. I may buy a pair in the future. I have a number of open-toed sandals but alas all inflict pain on my bum toe at the moment. Can't figure out why. Birkis are the only thing I can wear without eventually hobbling around grimacing. In fact in Birkis I just want to go and go.
So today at the Birki store I eventually settled on (drum roll) a pair of Arizona's in tobacco oiled leather. See photo below with my skirt.
The clerk convinced me that the white pair was much too bright and would be a fashion faux pas in the making. Especially with the socks. I liked the Zurich style but they didn't look as nice as they did online. Plus they weren't quite as comfortable as the Arizona. The tobacco color is one I can wear into the fall, plus it will hide dirt better than the white. And best of all I had a coupon for the store as a frequent shoe buyer
that whacked the price down about 40 percent. Really happy!Thanks all for your kind words and advice! My feet thank you too!
I have not seen in my area, but these are really nice ones!Thank you so much, Daneela! I will wear a pair of Birki's with the confidence of being stylish!
I don't like the idea of lace socks either, but the toe is gnarly and needs to be protected. Band-Aid City with no advantage of polish or pedicure. So I think that's the sensible option.
Have you ever seen the Birkenstock Zurich? http://www.birkenstockexpress.com/Birkenstock/Zurich.cfm/prod5.AJ078
It looks like it might offer more toe coverage than other styles, although it is a bit clunky looking.
Again, thank you for the help!
IMO, they will great will tailored trousers.
Love the combo!I love the silver idea! Did you find that the silver Birkenstocks wore well? Did the silver finish last? I tried some on today at the shoe store and thought they were gorgeous.
You're right that Nordstrom's web site does have lots of great little silver sandals! I had no idea. I may buy a pair in the future. I have a number of open-toed sandals but alas all inflict pain on my bum toe at the moment. Can't figure out why. Birkis are the only thing I can wear without eventually hobbling around grimacing. In fact in Birkis I just want to go and go.
So today at the Birki store I eventually settled on (drum roll) a pair of Arizona's in tobacco oiled leather. See photo below with my skirt.
The clerk convinced me that the white pair was much too bright and would be a fashion faux pas in the making. Especially with the socks. I liked the Zurich style but they didn't look as nice as they did online. Plus they weren't quite as comfortable as the Arizona. The tobacco color is one I can wear into the fall, plus it will hide dirt better than the white. And best of all I had a coupon for the store as a frequent shoe buyer
Thanks all for your kind words and advice! My feet thank you too!
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I think you could definitely wear these to a wedding because you just had surgery and your health comes first. I wouldn't wear them with socks either. Just keep it bandaged and then have a pedicure on all the other toes [emoji6]
I hope your tor heals quickly and have fun at the wedding! [emoji4]
Edited to add I just realized you went with the tobacco arizonas - those will work too and yeah you can wear them into the Fall
I don't own many birks, but I just couldn't resist these. I'm a sucker for rose gold! These are the metallic copper color.
Arizona is versatile, great choice. I'd love to try Zurich if I can find the color I want.I love the silver idea! Did you find that the silver Birkenstocks wore well? Did the silver finish last? I tried some on today at the shoe store and thought they were gorgeous.
You're right that Nordstrom's web site does have lots of great little silver sandals! I had no idea. I may buy a pair in the future. I have a number of open-toed sandals but alas all inflict pain on my bum toe at the moment. Can't figure out why. Birkis are the only thing I can wear without eventually hobbling around grimacing. In fact in Birkis I just want to go and go.
So today at the Birki store I eventually settled on (drum roll) a pair of Arizona's in tobacco oiled leather. See photo below with my skirt.
The clerk convinced me that the white pair was much too bright and would be a fashion faux pas in the making. Especially with the socks. I liked the Zurich style but they didn't look as nice as they did online. Plus they weren't quite as comfortable as the Arizona. The tobacco color is one I can wear into the fall, plus it will hide dirt better than the white. And best of all I had a coupon for the store as a frequent shoe buyer
Thanks all for your kind words and advice! My feet thank you too!
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I bought those so pretty but omg hurt my toes so bad. Apparently they changed the gizeh recently.