Birkenstocks

**Ultraman** · 05-19-2012, 11:55

Anybody here likes to wear them? They are not the most fashionable but for sure are comfortible. I'm trying to find something online but not sure where would be the best place to buy them with good price. Anyone?

**sicarius82** · 05-19-2012, 12:02

I'm looking for a pair too. I think they run about 1 size larger than normal.

http://www.amazon.com/Birkenstock-Ar...7457531&sr=8-6

I remember seeing a pair at the DSW in Gilroy Outlets, but they didn't have my size. If I remember, they were going for around $50.

**Ultraman** · 05-19-2012, 12:15

I was at a DSW but like you said their stock in very limited.

Yeah I'm always confused with their sizes too, normally I wear size 9 shoes but with Birkenstocks I wear size 40 which translates to 7 or 7 and 1/2 which is kind of weird.

I'll go check out the Great Mall to see if any store carries them.

I want to try the soft footbed, the reviews are excellent.

**Vega$ NSX** · 05-19-2012, 12:26

What do Birkenstocks, Vibram Five Finger shoes, Crocs, Toms and Ugg boots have in common?

**pgilliam1** · 05-19-2012, 12:53

Originally Posted by Vega$ NSX

What do Birkenstocks, Vibram Five Finger shoes, Crocs, Toms and Ugg boots have in common?

They're all very comfortable

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**Vega$ NSX** · 05-19-2012, 13:40

Originally Posted by pgilliam1

They're all very comfortable

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Yup! And so are minivans!

**94710** · 05-19-2012, 15:18

Crocs are my favorite. I wear them everyday!! Most comfortable shoe ever in my opinion.

**pgilliam1** · 05-19-2012, 15:48

Originally Posted by Vega$ NSX

Yup! And so are minivans!

Minivans should come complete with coffin nails, but is there anything more comfortable than hugging a fat girl with tig ol' bitties (besides crocs)?

**RJPKRP** · 05-19-2012, 16:06

I wear the Altons in brown for comfort and also the Birki Active in the kitchen.

They aren't darn pretty....but they are pretty darn comfortable!

**04HondaNSX** · 05-20-2012, 09:32

Originally Posted by 94710

Crocs are my favorite. I wear them everyday!! Most comfortable shoe ever in my opinion.

Not as comfortable as Air Max's from Nike. I prefer the 1995 styling.

**Russ** · 05-20-2012, 15:02

Try a pair of Naot Santa Barbara's. You will love them.

http://www.naot.com/cgi-bin/show_pro...er=7515&cat=20

**Ultraman** · 05-20-2012, 15:23

Originally Posted by Russ

Try a pair of Naot Santa Barbara's. You will love them.

http://www.naot.com/cgi-bin/show_pro...er=7515&cat=20

They look very much like Birkenstocks, what store carries them?

**steveny** · 05-20-2012, 15:31

These are insane comfortable
http://www.basspro.com/RedHeadreg;-F...SSSELL_PRODUCT

I just now ordered these so I don't know if they are comfortable but I will find out soon.
http://www.basspro.com/RedHeadreg;-C...SSSELL_PRODUCT

Also anything that sanuk makes are really comfortable

http://www.sanuk.com/

**RJPKRP** · 05-20-2012, 17:33

Originally Posted by Russ

Try a pair of Naot Santa Barbara's. You will love them.

http://www.naot.com/cgi-bin/show_pro...er=7515&cat=20

Originally Posted by Ultraman

They look very much like Birkenstocks, what store carries them?

I've heard very good things about Naot's as well. Never owned them personally though.

Dankso are supposed to be very comfortable as well, if you are into clog style shoes. My wife...who loves her Birkenstocks...loves her Dankso as well. Once again, I have no personal experience with them. (if you can't tell...I don't wear open toed sandals....don't like it)

**BATMANs** · 05-21-2012, 08:17

Very Aladeen!!!

BD · 05-21-2012, 18:48

I have been wearing them for 23 years. I don't wear socks or own any regular shoes. The only time I'm forced to wear sox is for special occasions, and even with that, I still wear my birks.

Very comfortable, but there are some maintenance required.

**Ultraman** · 05-21-2012, 19:03

Originally Posted by BD

I have been wearing them for 23 years. I don't wear socks or own any regular shoes. The only time I'm forced to wear sox is for special occasions, and even with that, I still wear my birks.

Very comfortable, but there are some maintenance required.

Where do you usually buy them and what kind of maintenance you need?

I thought these are fairly low maintenance shoes because I never really need to do anything.

BD · 05-22-2012, 15:37

I buy them on ebay or Amazon. I wear mostly Birk Arizona model.

The problem with Birk is that it is leather, so it will dry out your skin. you'll have to condition your feet with lotion or E oil if you don't plan on wearing sox. Also if you have sweaty feet, it will stink when the weather is hot. I do wash my Birks with warm water from time to time. Each birks last me about a year, that is with me wearing them everyday as my regular shoes. I usually keep two pairs, one brand new in the box until it is time to replace the old.

**Ultraman** · 05-22-2012, 20:48

I like the Arizonas as well. I usually have a pair of suede and a pair of just regular leather.

Sounds like you like to wear comfortible shoes all year long, a strong indication of a Capricorn!