Birkenstock womens Sandals

I was on the hunt for leather Birkenstocks in this style, and they were not easy to find. These are prefect. A lovely color, perfect fit right out of the box. Would buy again.

I wore Birks back in the 80's and loved them and when I saw them on the runway last fall I was so happy! My foot is long (10.5 and 11), narrow with a no arch and these are perfect! I feel like I am getting a reflexology treatment just wearing them. I went with the 41N and they seemed just a hair too short but after a couple days of wearing them the sole compressed opening up a teeny bit more wiggle room so my toes didn't feel like they were touching the end. I moved the buckle to the tightest and on days when my feet swell I can always loosen them, so customizable! I love that my 8 yr old and I can wear the same show, they are adorable in her size, 13. The only issue I had was with my right foot, I developed a big blister from the toe divider (thong part) it was pretty bad but it healed and now I dont feel anything. I do have to be careful about overwearing, even though I dont feel like I'm gripping I will get leg cramps if I stand in these 8 hrs + (even with extra water, magnesium and potassium supplements). Could be just me.

These sandals were exactly what I have been wanting! Birkenstock sizes are a little off, so if you have the chance to try them on in a store I would do that to find your correct size. I am usually a 7.5-8, and I ordered the size 38. I was waiting to write a review of these sandals until I broke them in. I've had them about a month now and they are finally broken in!! The toe post is definitely a little bothersome at first, and the rivet on the underside of the strap that holds to toe post in place leaves a small black stain on my foot from the black painted coating it had. The trick to getting these to fit most comfortably is making sure your foot is placed properly in them - which means your heel should be at the aback of the shoe, even if you have shorter toes that don't reach as far as you'd like (my big toe is a little short, but my other toes line up nicely). Be prepared to experience some pain while breaking these in. I started off by wearing them just a couple hours a day around the house, then slowly built up as they became more broken in. You will know when they are broken in as the shape of your foot will be completely imprinted, and the shoe conforms to the shape of your foot. At week 2 I wore them for several hours on a walk around downtown, and that was a mistake! Lots of blisters to prove it. There is tons of information online about breaking these in and taking care of them properly. It's definitely best to take your time breaking these in, but with that being said, these sandals are AWESOME now that I have put in the hours to break them in. I love the neutral color of the tobacco and I can say these are 100% authentic Birkenstock sandals. So happy with my purchase!

I usually don't write reviews a few hours after the product arrives, but I've bought a lot of Birks the last few years, and I was really pleased with the way this pair felt right out of the box. Because it's now the middle of the hottest part of the summer I'm already used to the feel of the toe piece between my big and my second toes, and the leather seems more supple than it did in some of my others when I first got them. The box says "Habana, Waxy Leather." I don't know if the waxy leather is different from the oiled leather or not. I have two pairs of black oiled leather sandals that were pretty stiff when they were new, although they're now fine. But the leather in this pair is much softer. Anyhow, these are comfortable right out of the box for me. These are my first pair of Gizehs, and I love the look. I have high arches and really need the support that Birks give. The color is a natural looking dark brown with just a hint of red. And one more word about the sizes. I wish Birkenstock would start warning people that their footwear runs large. I wear a size 9 in the US, a 40 in most European shoes, but a 39 in Birks. If you've never bought them before, go in a local store and try some on til you get the right fit. It could save you some grief.

I have been wanting a sandal that I could travel in and feel comfortable in and I think these will be it! I went to a Birkenstock store and talked to a woman who has been wearing and selling them for 30 years and is a big believer. She told me that there are two styles of softness in the sole- the blue detail indicates that the sole is softer and the yellow detail is firmer and more traditional. She explained that while the softer sole initially is more comfortable, it doesn't last long. She noted that after you break in the harder sole, it molds to your feet more than the softer and is ultimately more comfortable! She said that they do need to be broken in and it takes the heat from your feet and the weight of your body to make them the amazing shoes everyone raves about. I am a 39/8.5 and I got a 38. I am a 39 in Dansko normally. Update: One year later I bought my second pair and I cannot say enough about these! They are so comfortable that I wear them every day- not kidding. I bought a new pair that I can wear with dresses! My feet never hurt and my sciatica is gone too! Pros: Sturdy, good for posture and correcting your step, durable, comfortable (in the future!) and cute! Cons: Takes time to break in, the piece between the toes is plastic and uncomfortable (I am hoping this will get better)

Coming bigger so order it one size less, very comfortable

I have a pair of knock off birkenstocks that i got from Target a couple years ago and i thought...why not bite the bullet and get the REAL thing because i loved them so much and already wore them out. I purchased this Gizeh thong in the stone color which is a matte grey color and I LOVE IT!!! I got it in the mail yesterday and i tried them on right away. I'm normally a size 8 shoe and i have long toes and a flat foot... i got a size 39 and i think they fit perfectly! I did need to tighten the strap to the 2nd to last hole but if i would have gotten a 38 i think the toe area would have been too small as you can see from the picture they fit PERFECT! I would say my foot is average width but leaning on the wider side and these have so much room and it's so comfortable! I don't feel like they're uncomfortable at all, even at the thong part between the toes. I'm sure they're going to get more and more comfortable as i wear them. I'm so happy with my purchase because i know my back and legs have been hurting because i've been wearing very flat sandals. I got this style because it's a lot cuter than the Arizona style, even though i like that style my boyfriend doesnt...hahah so we settled with this one!

Gizeh by Birkenstock is one of the most innovative shoe designs ever invented by humans . I have worn Birkenstock for 25 years and have had many styles and loved them all. I just started wearing Gizeh a couple of years ago. The style of Gizeh is so and fashionable that you don't have to be ashamed you are wearing Birkenstocks. I see many celebrities wearing this style. The toe bar combined with the strap and Birkenstock footbed is a triumph of engineering. The toe bar anchors the strap and keeps your foot in the amazing supportive footbed. So you don't have to grip your toes to hold the shoe on like with other thong-style flip flops. I got these in the Tobacco Oiled Leather, and they are a true neutral. Very casual color, almost the same color as the footbed. Hard to dress the Tobacco color up, but for everyday casual -a great color. There are many more blingy, fashionable colors in the Gizeh.

I ordered the shoes in my regular size which turned out to be too big. I contacted the company and arranged a return, after one email it was sorted for me to receive a replacement pair as soon as the return was posted. I can’t fault the customer service at all. Communication was faultless and I will be using them again because the shoes are like my feet are being kissed by the gods. Heel pain is no more and I’m gonna need more colours

Very comfortable

second pair I've ordered as the first pair was so great I could not live without them. I thought the size too big at first but soon realised it was perfect for me, the 39, as the ones that are a closer fit rub more. They need to be slightly large to start with and they mould round your foot as you wear them. Particularly love this colour too - it changes to look more bluish, blackish, greyish or greenish depending on what I'm wearing and is a lovely contrast with my other favourite colour, bergundy

As per most Birkenstock, these are pretty firm and feel uncomfortable when you first get them. I have several pairs of Birkenstocks and this normal as they eventually conform to your particular foot shape. I already knew my shoe size, but if you don't, I'd recommend trying them on in an actual shop first before ordering as they are a close fit and if you have a wider/slender foot, you might feel more comfortable with a different size. I have a few pairs of Gizeh and I love them. I'm lucky enough to not have to wear closed in shoes to work (I'm in Education) and these are perfect for the scorching temperature when I live. As I said, they are uncomfortable to wear to start with, but they wear in after a week or two, depending on how much you wear them and what kind of work you're doing. I'm on my feet all day and I love how these shoes are sturdy and firm, while shaping to my feet enough to be comfortable when wearing them for hours at a time. I wear them for both work and play. They do look at bit chunky so lean more towards the casual side of footwear, but they look smart enough for casual wear and I get comments on them regularly. The white looks great with shorts or slacks and go with most outfits. I also find they support my higher arch. I haven't been disappointed in my Birkenstocks yet and this pair in no different.

Es stand bei dem Schuh leider nicht dabei, dass es sich um die schmale Ausführung handelt. Deshalb leider zurückgeschickt. Schade.