Birkenstocks are the BEST!
I purchased these shoes for my daughter for her birthday. I've not given them to her yet as her birthday is still ahead. I'm very pleased that the shoes arrived much earlier than expected. I'm sure she'll love them. Birkenstocks are always great.As a story....back when I was about 13 years old one of my aunts had a business taking tourists to Switzerland. When she came home one time, she was wearing Birkenstock Arizona sandals. I clearly remember telling her that those were the ugliest shoes I'd ever seen. She said everyone in Europe wore them and they were great shoes. Fast forward about 25 years when my daughters were in school. Everyone wanted Birkenstocks. I purchased my daughter a pair of navy Arizona sandals when she was about 10. And later I bought the ... MoreI purchased these shoes for my daughter for her birthday. I've not given them to her yet as her birthday is still ahead. I'm very pleased that the shoes arrived much earlier than expected. I'm sure she'll love them. Birkenstocks are always great.As a story....back when I was about 13 years old one of my aunts had a business taking tourists to Switzerland. When she came home one time, she was wearing Birkenstock Arizona sandals. I clearly remember telling her that those were the ugliest shoes I'd ever seen. She said everyone in Europe wore them and they were great shoes. Fast forward about 25 years when my daughters were in school. Everyone wanted Birkenstocks. I purchased my daughter a pair of navy Arizona sandals when she was about 10. And later I bought the Boston shoes for my girls. Unfortunately, my aunt had passed before my purchase of Birkenstock products. I owed her an apology for my opinion of her Birkenstock shoes. LOL!... Show more
Kimmiek118
originally posted on bloomingdales.com
Classic and comfy essential shoe
Comfort and classic. Wear with everything. Personally I think they run big. I'm a 7.5 in nearly everything. 38 was the recommended size. Foot was swimming in it. Sized down to 37, perfection. No my heel is not on the edge. I see people wearing their birds too small, with the heel hanging over the heel cup. It's not a good look.... Show more
lisalovestoshop
originally posted on bloomingdales.com
Classic Birkenstock
I bought these as a requested Christmas present for my granddaughter. Bloomingdales had them available to ship around December 22 as they were out of stock. I had no expectation to receive them before Christmas but, to my surprise, I received them last week! I’m anxious to give them to my granddaughter. They are exactly what she wants and are classic. Color is perfect! Thanks to Bloomingdales for the quick delivery.... Show more
RN327
originally posted on bloomingdales.com
Great shoes, great shopping experience
I have chronic plantar fasciitis, which unfortunately lets me know pretty quickly which shoes are going to work for me. I've got theories, but it doesn't really matter why -- Birkenstocks are the one brand that reliably never give me ANY foot pain. I wear the Arizona's all summer, but this year I decided to get the clogs so I could extend my "sandal season" into the fall/winter a bit more. Any worries I had vanished instantly -- the clogs are comfortable and durable -- I'm not gonna lie, I've been wearing them all winter.Bonus points for REI - I bought them one day, and decided to exchange sizes the next. Not only was it super easy, they had a sale going on for members and they applied a 20% off without me even asking for it.... Show more
Hassan
originally posted on REI
Habana Oiled Leather Boston Soft Clog
I have always heard about how comfortable and healthy Clogs are. I have also been advised that Birkenstock is one of the most preferred brands but can run pricey. After much thought and deliberation, I decided to go ahead and get a pair in Habana Oiled Leather. I am a size 12 regular and ordered the 45 EUD US 12-12.5. After receiving them very quickly, 24hrs (On Thanksgiving nonetheless) I finally tried them on. Based on my research and the advice I received from professionals, I guess I thought my feet would feel better than ever. Well...The first thing I noticed was aside from how nice the color was is that although the length is good, the toe-box area seems to be too low and feels like it is pushing down on my big toe. I am hopeful that this will change with ... MoreI have always heard about how comfortable and healthy Clogs are. I have also been advised that Birkenstock is one of the most preferred brands but can run pricey. After much thought and deliberation, I decided to go ahead and get a pair in Habana Oiled Leather. I am a size 12 regular and ordered the 45 EUD US 12-12.5. After receiving them very quickly, 24hrs (On Thanksgiving nonetheless) I finally tried them on. Based on my research and the advice I received from professionals, I guess I thought my feet would feel better than ever. Well...The first thing I noticed was aside from how nice the color was is that although the length is good, the toe-box area seems to be too low and feels like it is pushing down on my big toe. I am hopeful that this will change with use, but for now it is very uncomfortable and very limiting to how long I can keep these on. The next thing I noticed is that as nice as the color is, if anything drips on it whether it's water, soap, coffee, tea, or anything, it leaves unsightly stains on the shoe which are not easy to clean.I do hope that as I spend more times wearing these, my experience will improve, but for now, I can't recommend, especially not at the current price point.... Show more
RHNYS
originally posted on nordstrom.com
My first pair of Birkenstocks
I was afraid these were gonna be narrow cause on the site it did not specify. The shoes fit perfectly, and width was regular which is perfect for people with a wider foot. Backcountry is great!! Their customer service is great never had any issues with this company. Will be buying again from them in the near future. They also have competitive pricing which made buy from them in the first place.... Show more
Jonathan B
originally posted on backcountry.com
Not So Soft
The “new” soft footbed Birks are not very soft compared to the ones I bought about a dozen years ago. Here is a picture side by side, although you will not be able to determine softness from a photo. The footbed is taller, thicker than previous designs. I can still push down on the footbed of my older shoes and the cushion is about a quarter of an inch. The new version has almost no give, maybe a millimeter or two. They still fit well and will conform to my feet but the cushioning is virtually nonexistent and barely more than another pair I have without the “soft footbed”... Show more
Yaaho
originally posted on REI
Over priced
The reason I said over priced is because I received my Clogs in the Stone Coin Wood color, they had a SALE PRICE TAG underneath the shoe REDUCED SAVE 30% now $108.50. I paid $155.00 + tax. I returned them because of the sale price. I would have keep them although they run smaller than my Taupe Suede ones. I think it is because of the wool material., no give. They are nicethe wool grey is pretty. My foot width is narrow.... Show more
Ollie
originally posted on bloomingdales.com
The Perfect Clog!
These clogs seem to be sold out everywhere, so I was extremely happy to see that they're available here in most sizes! Received these clogs about a week ago and wore them on a road trip the following day where there was a lot of walking involved and they were extremely comfortable. It felt like there was hardly a breaking-in period necessary for these clogs! They arrived in perfect condition as well. I am a size 5.5/6, so I was between the decision of ordering the 5/5.5 or the 6/6.5 but I decided to go with the 6/6.5 as some reviews said they ran small. I have narrow feet so even with socks I noticed that they were about 3/4 an inch too big, but they don't feel uncomfortable and the buckle can be adjusted to help as well. It's all an appearance preference. If you ... MoreThese clogs seem to be sold out everywhere, so I was extremely happy to see that they're available here in most sizes! Received these clogs about a week ago and wore them on a road trip the following day where there was a lot of walking involved and they were extremely comfortable. It felt like there was hardly a breaking-in period necessary for these clogs! They arrived in perfect condition as well. I am a size 5.5/6, so I was between the decision of ordering the 5/5.5 or the 6/6.5 but I decided to go with the 6/6.5 as some reviews said they ran small. I have narrow feet so even with socks I noticed that they were about 3/4 an inch too big, but they don't feel uncomfortable and the buckle can be adjusted to help as well. It's all an appearance preference. If you are between two sizes and have wider feet, I would suggest to opt for the larger size. If you have narrow feet, they are very much true to size! Overall I highly recommend these clogs, I've been wearing them all week and they're the perfect everyday shoe!... Show more
spookyT
originally posted on bloomingdales.com
Very comfortable
I actually bought these in a size 6 and 7 in Taupe to see which ones fit better. For Birkenstocks you do not want them to be loose, they have to fit your foot exactly or else the shoes will slide and take longer to wear them in. In those style, the 6 was a better fit. The are very comfortable, the cork is softer on these than original Birkenstocks. Even though the shoes says narrow, I did not find them to be narrow (I do not have narrow feet). These fit M/W (there was actually some gaps on the sides when I wear them, not tight). I wear them for hours without any arches or rubbing. I know the trend is taupe, but get them in any colors, these are comfort shoes. I have worn Birkenstocks for over 25 years, and have 6 pairs at any given time... Show more
Myakieu
originally posted on bloomingdales.com