Birkenstocks

I’ve had Birkenstocks in the past and they are comfy but I now prefer Moshulu’s range of cork bed sandals. I have several pairs and wear them from about April right through to October. I just love them.

Personally I do, but I wore my new ones sightseeing in Florence and I did get a blister on the top of my foot.
They are fine to walk a few miles in now I'm used to them.

I find them versatile to wear with lots of things, easy to drive in & they suit my wide feet.

Primrose53

I’ve had Birkenstocks in the past and they are comfy but I now prefer Moshulu’s range of cork bed sandals. I have several pairs and wear them from about April right through to October. I just love them.

This exactly.

Thanks for your comments. I’ll take a look at Moshulu as well

I wear them all the time, in the house and out and about. I very unfashionably wear them with socks in the winter!

I wear Birks constantly, though I wouldn’t wear them on a strenuous walk. Sightseeing , yes. Al day at home yes.

My DH wears them in summer and finds they are comfortable and good for pottering but long walks no would not recommend. I have never tried them they always seem a bit wide and clumpy for my feet. I wear Clarkes Brinkley flip flop sandel which are very comfortable but again not for longer walks and sightseeing. We would need a more supportive shoe.

I have several pairs of toe post birkenstocks and can walk for miles in them.

What’s so wonderful about Birkenstocks I seem to have managed without ever having them on my feet
They re expensive aren’t they ?,

BlueBelle

What’s so wonderful about Birkenstocks I seem to have managed without ever having them on my feet
They re expensive aren’t they ?,

Yes they are.
I have never tried them either, but shoes and makes of shoes are one of those things that you either rave about or they just don’t suit your feet.

No - I tried hard but they just didn’t suit my feet so in the end I chucked them. I prefer sketchers. I have very narrow feet so probably that might be a factor.

Love Birkenstocks. If measured correctly they support the foot and your arches. I have straight toes, not a bunion or corn in sight.
They also come in many styles and colours, and of course you must wear the if you are even a bit arty. 🤭

nanna8

No - I tried hard but they just didn’t suit my feet so in the end I chucked them. I prefer sketchers. I have very narrow feet so probably that might be a factor.

I have narrow small feet, U.K. 2 or 3 depending on style, Birkenstocks have a narrow range.

I’m new to them this year, a friend gave me some toe post Birks from Australia, they are comfortable, but I find them heavy after my normal surf flip flops.

Birkenstocks ar like walking on concrete. dreadful footwear. Sketchers are just heaven!

I did buy some but couldn't get on with them, gave them away to a chum.
My DD and my DIL both are fans in the summer months.
Think I will stick to my Fitflops, /Sketchers and Allbirds. I do have a pair of Moshulu shoes which I wear around the house.

Re Birkenstocks for driving. Isn’t it rather dangerous driving in something that your feet could slip out of? Which could possibly invalidate your insurance?

Horses for courses, I like Moshlulu and loathe Skechers. Give me a standard Clarkes shoe or sandal and any old flip flop. My current house slippers are flip flops from Sainsbury’s about four years ago.

I’m pretty sure it is against the law to drive in flip flops or Birkenstocks, as Maybe suggests you must drive in ‘proper’ shoe where your feet are ‘secure’.

Wish there was an edit button! It is not illegal but advised against. I should check my facts before posting.

midgey

Wish there was an edit button! It is not illegal but advised against. I should check my facts before posting.

Midgey you were half-right. Depends where you live. UK is fine but when we lived in Portugal, we were surprised to find that flip-flops are illegal to drive in.

I have tried Birkenstocks of varying styles and the footbed is very hard and non flexible and not for me.

I have arthritis in my knees and always ensure that the sole is supportive but has some give. My physio suggested ensuring the sole is soft enough to roll from heel to toe in order to walk correctly.

I find various styles of Teva sandals and flip flops work well.

I love mine. I’ve pretty much worn them every day since I bought them in April. They cost £95.
Cost per wear therefore = buttons.

I live in my Birkies all summer. Long walks, shopping, round the house, all toe post style but some people find them uncomfortable. I love my Skechers too when it’s cooler.