Birkenstock

Bend Suede

Women's

Love the birkenstock footbed, wide toebox, color, suede, etc. I wear a 40 in all Birkenstocks, both closed and open toed sandals, and these were true to size. But these shoes are really heavy, almost like wearing boots. These might be okay for standing around at workplace, or quick errands, but they are in no way even close to antying like an athletic type shoe. I think my ankles would wear out from lifting them walking all day. If you have strong ankles maybe they would work for you. For me it was like wearing weights on my feet.

I have worn Birkenstock sandals almost my entire life; this was my first shoe from them (along with the Bend in white leather). In sandals I can wear either of Birkenstock’s widths; apparently in the shoes I need the wider size, which this shoe does not come in. Very disappointing as otherwise the comfort is amazing and the pink suede is fun. And in the sandals I wear a 38; in these the 39 was a better length. Something changes when Birkenstock encloses the foot, I guess. Anyway, a great shoe, plenty of room in the toe box if you have a less weird foot than mine!

I have bilateral neuromas and have had a heck of a time finding shoes that I can wear for long periods of time without the pain starting. These have a substantial toe box which takes the pressure of the intrametatarsal spaces (doesn't squish the toes together). I've worn them around the house and out for a mile+ walks with dog; so far so good. Suggest that you may need to add some cushioning for greater comfort. So far Birks are one of the only brands I have found that I can wear comfortably with this foot situation.

These are the sneakers I have longed for! I purchased these for a recent trip and couldn't have been more satisfied! My trip involved a lot of walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces, and the solid cork base in these shoes was perfect to handle the hard surfaces. I love the pink, but I also bought them in sand. I'm hoping Birkenstock expands the color selection for fall...perhaps a nice navy blue?

LOVED the pink color! I ordered my usual sandal size and it was just a bit off. As hot as our summer has been, I am returning the suede. The shoe is a bit wider than the sandal feels on my feet - and a bit shorter. It is just so hard to find a comfortable shoe anymore. I so appreciate that Zappo's makes returns so easy !