Customer Reviews Birkenstock Professional Birki by Birkenstock - Deleted

I bought these for my husband in 2010. Three years later, they had survived general surgery chief residency, and an excruciating transplant surgery fellowship. I'm pretty sure that they have been worn for more hours standing that the average person stands in a decade. We did have to replace the insoles once (which really is where the support comes from), which is a cost savings from buying a whole new pair, but the outside has held up just fine. We bought these shoes to replace a pair of Danskos that had given my husband a fracture on the top of his foot. He couldn't be happier with these shoes. Has no more foot, knee, or back pain since he started working in them. The only reason we are purchasing a new pair right now, is because we stuck them in the autoclave (after reading vicious rumors online), and they melted. FYI: Birkis Professional are not auto-clave safe!

Aging Chemist - I'm a middle age chemist who is on her feet sometimes eight hours a day standing on a concrete floor. By the end of the day my legs and especially my knees are usually killing me. This shoe seems to be the perfect for my work environment while also offering comfort and support. Only complaint, is that it runs large. I ordered a 39 based on some of my old Birki's / Birkenstocks that I still have and love. I usually wear an 8W in American sizing. However, these were large on my foot. I'm returning and trying the next size down, which I hope work as I really like these.

Good Shoe For Work, Bad For Long Walks - As everyone else suggested, I chose a size smaller than I normally wear when ordering Birki’s Professional Clog. When it arrived, I immediately tried it on, but my feet are a little wide and the shoe was just snug enough that I knew it would rub the sides of my feet and would be uncomfortable. So, I called Zappos, let them know I needed a size larger and they came lightning fast. Although the size I re-ordered is a little big on my feet, it's actually comfortable wearing them like that. They give your feet some room to breathe and I think it makes you walk more like if you were actually barefoot. Now, the reason my review states that they are comfortable for work, but bad for long walks is the following: I work in a professional kitchen and they are super-non slip, comfortable as could be, etc., but in the kitchen, the majority of walking is done in small steps. When I walk, however, I take long strides and the nature of the shoe isn't (as far as I can tell) for that kind of use. Although, as they get worn in they might become more comfortable, for the time being I wear a pair of sneakers to school and change into the Birki's once I've arrived. I highly recommend this to anyone that spends long hours working the line somewhere.

There is nothing better than the Birkinstock Professional clog when it comes to working in a kitchen. 14 hour days without sore feet or legs and at the end of the shift you can send the shoes through the dish machine. Average life of these shoes for me is 2 years. This is pair number four for me, and I will never switch as long as they keep making them.

Chef - I have been wearing my Birkies for around 15 months for 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. I have worn boots, shoes and I find these are just THE most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. My feet are never sore, like they used to be. I endorse these shoess 100% and push for all my apprentises to buy them. I never slip, never slide, and can hose them off when they get dirty. You can't get better shoes. Race down and buy them now!

Too expensive. Compare to other brands with same or better comfort.

Culinary Pros *Get These* I've been in the foodservice bis 20+ years. I've laughed at the NEW kids with the clogs on. I've suffered back pain, slipped on the usual floor crap, I've worn out 10 pairs of the usual shoes in one year, never mind stinkfoot. Three words describe the Birki pros: comfort, durabilaty, did I say comfort? I beat the heck out of mine on a daily basis, then wipe them off and start the next day. Yes, I do like them. Sizing is a little large, you do not want a snug fit, you might need to kick them off.

culinaryschool - I am in culinary school, and needed professional shoes for a working enviroment. Because you need to wear socks, the white athletic type, I suggest getting a size or (2) bigger. They will mold to your feet anyway. I normally wear a 37 when buying sandals or clogs, but with the socks and being on my feet sometimes 12 hours in a hot kitchen, I opted for the 39. Great shoe, get them bigger, your back, knees, and feet will thank you!

Nice for Rain!! I bought this shoe to have something to wear in the rain or wet weather. Maybe I could have bought something less expensive, but this shoe provides real foot comfort and is perfect to wear outside on bad days, or kick on when you run to the grocery store. I'm very happy with them.

Great slip resistant clog for work This is the best working shoe I have ever had, it is oil and water resistant, I love it.

Chef shoes - This is a hard to find shoe. It’s great for working in a kitchen. It’s not as slip resistant as my last pair, but I do slip less than if I was wearing sneakers. It’s not as comfortable as sneakers, but I will give up comfort for protection. Overall I like these for kitchen work.

Foot movement with support - I was pleased with the speedy delivery of the clogs. These are an excellent shoe for a nurse that spends nearly 12 hours a day on my feet. The clog has good support while allowing my feet to move during stepping. However, I did remove the insoles from on old pair of Birkenstock sandals and placed them in the clogs because they are far superior in support than the ones you sent me.

Not my favorite - I took a previous reviewers advice to fit these shoes to my feet by adding layers of felt to the insert. The shoes were very big. They now stay on my feet but I couldn't really walk a long way in them. I really should have returned them but I needed them right away and I use them mainly for standing and that works okay.

Zappos rules - I didn't buy my Pro Clogs for looks, I bought them for barbecuing and yard work; just wipe them off and you're ready to go to the market or what have you. Zappos' customer service is absolutely second to none. Thank you

The shoes look very comfortable and easy to break in...they are a full size bigger than I expected, but for standing they are great, walking around constantly is another matter until the clog is mastered.

These shoes are very comfortable but they definitely run a full size bigger. I didn’t believe other reviews and ordered my regular size, then ordered one size smaller, which still seemed a little loose on me, so I ordered two sizes smaller. While the shoe that was two sizes smaller fit okay, I could definitely tell they were not right for me because (if you know Birkenstocks) the insert is formed to fit your instep and toes, and the insert was definitely not lining up for me. I sent the two others back and settled on the shoe that is one size smaller and have been happy ever since. Also, I was hoping to wear these shoes without socks, but have found they fit better and are more comfortable with socks. Keep in mind that these are not running shoes; they are for standing in the kitchen or doing other things that are not going to require sprinting around. I ordered the blue ones and some friends made fun and called them Smurf shoes. I took it as a compliment.

After reading all the reviews I finally bought a pair. I'm and professional Chef and I’m on my feet longer that I care to admit. True, buy one full size smaller; but I have to say that these clogs are very wide. I have the clog shuffle thing down but still find that my feet swim in these. They would be great if they had more cushioning. I own another pair of pro-style clogs (not Birkenstocks) and they are heads above these for comfort. They will be my back-up shoes in the kitchen.

Didn't finish the shift - Well these are the best contender to my old sling-back Burkies, but they don't give as much as leather so in about 6 hrs, my couple of hammer toes wouldn't let me wear then another minute. So, they will be great around the house, garden, maybe shopping, but not for a 12 hr shift...

The shoe is great, but is a bit large. We're going to try big socks.

I wear a 6.5 wide, and I tried the two smallest sizes, 36 and 35, and both were huge in width and length. If they made a 34, I don't think that would have even fit correctly.

Great working shoe - I'm a registered nurse and this clog really holds up well to long hours on my feet. Lightweight and easy on and off. It's not very pretty, but comfortable. Would like to see this clog in some prettier colors or even white would be nice.

Unfortunately, I had to return the clogs, as they were about one size too large. I was a bit surprised, as in the past my shoe size has not varied. The only reason I gave the comfort and overall appearance 3 stars was simply because they were too big. However, I am certain had I ordered the right size my evaluation would be different. I am a chef, so they would work perfectly in a professional kitchen.

I have flat foot so I have to buy shoes based on comfort rather than looks, but when I saw these on the internet I thought they looked cute. When I received them I was very disappointed in that they looked like the Dutch shoes. However, I must point out that they did feel comfortable although, very huge for my size. I wear a size 8 and when I tried these on they felt like a 9 1/2. Now Birkenstock shoes are suppose to feel roomier but I would have to wear 3 socks on my feet just to have them not fall of my feet. If your looking for comfort, these are the shoes for you but buy them a size smaller.