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rosemarie eissler
January 10, 2026
Comfortable
Perfect, they fit just like other sandles
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Molly Kersten
January 22, 2025
Super cute
These fit great are comfortable and great quality. The color is as described and perfect for the summer.
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Takes the flip-flop to a whole new level
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.
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COMFORT!!! BUT take your time breaking these in!
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!
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Cathy Robbins
July 02, 2025
Stylish Sandel
Love the style. Light weight. Wish the sole was not so hard. Comfortable. Adjusting the strap is real easy.
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K.S.Reid
December 31, 2018
Just cause it’s a narrow😡
Bought from seller ABLATOS USA fulfilled by amazon , the fit was regular, instead I ended up with a narrow. For the seller/amazon transaction , I give them a big -0, I live in another country so returning these is gonna cost me the same as just ordering another pair. I even tried to upload a pic showing my order details, where the regular fit was bought, my review is up but not the pic of the sandals or order details.As for the shoes itself, it’s an original and the quality as is from Birkenstock. don’t know if I’ll sell them or see if they’ll expand as I wear them. It’s black with shiny blue in between, the buckles are gold. I wish the blue was gold, I knew what I was buying not complaining but the gold would of looked better. Just cause of the fit error, I don’t think I’ll be buying Birkenstock from amazon againUpdate: because of the sandals fit, it has become unbearable to wear, it’s not Birkenstock fault, same quality and comfort but my feet are wide and the narrow is too narrow for them, so my feet aren’t placed properly. I’m willing to take my losses and give these to someone else.
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landrews
September 22, 2024
Best Sandal Ever!
I love these Birkenstock style. They are comfortable and are easy to wear. The value for the price was good. The size fit perfectly to what I wear. They didn’t have a smell and they are made out of good quality material. They say not to get them wet so I haven’t been able to clean as of yet. I would buy these again.
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