Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh - Birko-Flor™ & Birkibuc™

Love! I finally broke down and bought some Birks because my flip flops were killing my feet and it's super hot where I live. I didn't think I was a Birkenstock kind of person, but a friend has some and loves them so I tried them and they are so comfortable! And they don't "flop." I'm usually an 8 and I got the 39 and they fit beautifully! And I love the shiny patent leather.

These shoes saved my life! I was in Disney with a cheap pair of flip flops and I realized I was going to regret it after 9 days of walking. SO I decided to have Zappos send me these shoes to my hotel. It was the best thing I every did! They are so comfortable and supportive...and they look great too. I have a wide foot and these shoes fit me perfectly. I hate it when my toe hangs off the side. I didn't have a problem with these at all. I could walk all day in these. I am now a fan of Birks and thanks to Zappos for shipping them to me Next Day. You guys are awesome! Made my Disney trip so much happier. :)

Never owned a pair before. Length is fine, but a bit too narrow. Have to exchange for a medium width.

This was my first experience with Zappos but will not be my last. Finding shoes that fit properly for me, is difficult. I selected 3 pair, hoping to be able to keep one. It worked. The credit issued to me was timely and returning the unwanted items was stressless.

This shoe runs big. I wear a size 8 so ordered the 39 and will be returning because it's too big. Some reviews said that a smaller size and narrow was better for them. I think I need to go to the store and try these on to get the correct fit.

I love these! But the purpose of this review is not to praise Birkenstock (although they are well deserving), but rather to hopefully clear up some sizing confusion. So I was really unsure about what size to order. There are a lot of reviews with kind of confusing sizing information. So hopefully the following will be helpful to you in sizing: I typically wear a size 8-9 in most shoes. This doesn't really mean anything, though, because all brands and feet are different, and a wide variety of people with a wide variety of feet probably think they wear size 8-9 shoes. So my foot measures approximately 9.5 inches. I orded the size 38 and it fits perfectly. However, I do have short toes, so I have the full 1/4 inch (at least) recommended by Birkenstock between my toes and the edge of the shoe. This size fits so well that I cannot feel the black plastic toe-piece (a major complaint in many of these reviews), because they are not small enough so as to force my foot into the toe piece. So to summarize: 9.5 inch foot with shorter toes can wear size 38 (even though it is supposedly for sizes 7-7.5). Also, I got the Jade color to go with my vast teal/blue wardrobe. It's definitely more of a dark teal in real life than in the picture, but I still love the color.

I am 100 percent pleased with Zappos! The shoes are excellent and arrived in perfect condition. I am having issues with my feet and the Birkenstocks really help my feet. I love the free shipping and no hassle return policy. Thanks!

Just got these and I'm already in love with my 1st pair of Birkenstocks! I'm normally a size 7 but had to order a 6 in these as they run a little big, or maybe it's just because I have short toes! Zappos customer service was wonderful as usual, hassle free to have the right size shipped out the next day! Highly recommend these shoes!

Absolutely love these sandals. I have a bad back and cannot wear flip flops for even an hour. I gave these a try and love them. I won't wear anything but Birkenstock sandals. So cute and provide lots of support! Zappos replaced my first pair because the cork split which is unusual. I had them the next day.

Love these! Very comfortable. I am a professional dancer and needed something for "pounding the pavement" in NYC and these were the perfect solution for summer footwear.

This my 2nd pair of Birkies and it feel like the first time! Still in love with these comfy stylish (enough) and practical sandals. I am on my feet for a large part of the day (teacher) and walk every where (New Yorker) so these are the perfect pair.

I agree with all the positive comments about this sandal, it is extremely comfortable and I love the look! but I do find it runs large. I'm going to keep the size 40's I've been wearing but am going to order a pair in 39 as I'm feeling self conscious about the extra space surrounding my feet. This is my first pair of Birkenstocks and normally am a solid 40 (9). One of my favorite sandals, ever.

This is my third pair. I buy for the comfort and support and I like the this style. They are way more feminine than some of the other styles available in this brand. You do have to get use to the piece between your toes but once you do it is all good and worth. I wrapped moleskin around it until I got used to them. I will buy these again and again.

Really feels great on the foot. I just don't know if I am ready to give into the look yet. I wish the fabric on the front was thinner and more feminine.

I absolutely love them! They are immediately comfortable. They area great style. Zappos provided super fast delivery. I will be adding other colors.

I am a long-time fan of Birkenstocks. These Gizehs are great if you have to walk far in hot weather. The pink is cute enough that I can get my teen to wear them too. When you first buy them, give yourself time to get used to them, they mold to your feet and feel better after wearing them a few times. Your foot will be "actively" gripping the footbed, so you"ll use different muscles (it's better for your feet & back!) than when you're wearing flats or heels, so that also takes a little getting used to. If you are pregnant, these are heaven for your feet! They have narrow and regular widths, but their "regular" is pretty wide, to allow your foot to properly spread out.

My first pair of Birkenstocks and I love them! Comfortable. Fun styling. My "go to" sandals for the summer!

Love these. Super comfy. Synthetic upper looks just like leather but hold their shape better. Less floppy. I sized up 1 from my Arizonas (36). I'm a 6.5 with long toes, usually wear a 36 and got/ kept the 37. The Birk conversion is 6.5=37 unlike most where 6.5=36. I also tried 38, since reviewers said size up (from the Birk size chart). While 38 looked better with my long toes (the recommended spacing), they left a bit too much space in the heel. 37 felt better. With Birks, always go with what feels best.

I don't usually participate in online reviews, but I have to say a few words about these shoes. I have gimpy feet from twenty years of wearing sky-high stilettos. Really, they're a mess. I'm always looking for cute (flat) shoes that give support and comfort. These are magic. Freaking magic. I never take them off, even when I'm at home. And the bronze color of the leather, a very wearable neutral that goes with everything. I've seen these on celebrities and in fashion spreads-they are hippie chic.

These are wonderful sandals -- Birkenstock's quality and quite stylish. The sole is form-fit to the foot and hard, so for those of us with big toe problems (Hallux Rigidus), they are perfect. I've gotten these for my daughters, too, and while we are all a different half/size, we can each fit into the other's sandals, so fit is not critical for comfort as it often is for "healthful" shoes.

Love the Gizeh. This is my third pair. I have a narrow foot so sandals are hard to find. Also, as I have gotten older, I need the arch support and these provide it without looking like they are something my mother would have worn. Thank you Birkenstock. Now please make the Kairo in narrow.

I have wanted a pair of these for two years, but always put off buying them because I was worried about not being able to try them on and having them not fit. (Returning them once they have arrived in the Bahamas is rather difficult, having paid customs duty, etc.) Everyone writing reviews has such conflicting information about sizing too! Luckily, I met someone face-to-face who was wearing a pair and who has bought these shoes for years, and she said to order your correct size, so I did. I am normally a 7.5, so ordered a 38 -- and they fit perfectly! I have a very normal, average 7.5 foot. I must say that the cradling of the heel is delightful and the thong between the toe is really not an issue so far, although I have not walked a mile in these shoes. I also think the way your toes grip the front of the shoe is very good. The plastic piece between the toes is more rigid than Havaianas, for example, and I am used to wearing flip-flops, but after wearing those Havaianas for a week on vacation and walking for too many miles on rocks and hard tarmac roads, I seem to have damaged my heel, which further encouraged me to buy these shoes. Obviously I now need better support for my feet at 53! The silver color is fantastic and not so granola-hippie-unshaved armpits as I once thought of Birkenstock wearers. So, I say, go for it! Take your time to wear them in a bit by using them around the house and garden. The top buckling strap is very good and I have that cinched down quite tightly for a better fit for me. They are light as a feather, too. I really am very pleased with my purchase!

These run pretty large. I usually wear a women's size 9 and I ended up the the pair that were the equivalent of the size 8. Otherwise, very comfortable shoes, which get more comfortable the more you wear them!

I love these Birkenstocks. I have another pair in brown and although not the prettiest sandal out there, the silver makes it so and you can't beat the comfort!

I have recently purchased a few different Birkenstock styles: the mayari; the Ginza; the Cairo; and the Sparta. Re size: I believe this runs true to size. I am a US size 6½ in high heels (which is a 37 European size); in flat dress shoes I take a US size 7 (37½). I make do with a B width in most brands as that is what is available. in an ideal world, I am probably a 6¾ and between a B and C width. I tried the Ginza on in both size 36 and size 37 regular width. To my untrained Birkenstock mindset,the size 36 appeared to be the perfect fit. it was comfortable while standing and walking and the tips of my toes and the backs of my heels did not quite touch the rim. But, after reading all these reviews, I am convinced that I am a size 37 in both the Ginza and the Mayari (the Cairo and Sparta are in the mail) . The correct size 37 has more than the recommended space: mine has ¼" at the heel and at least ½" in front. To anyone on the fence between sizes, I analogize this Birkenstock fit to the fit of your favorite peep toe pumps - sometimes your toe is not going to fill out the peep toe opening precisely. It is still the right size, and one cannot go down a size just to fill in the peep toe opening. I went with the 37 because it was the recommended Birkenstock size for me. Having said this, I had problems with only the left toe post because my left foot was sliding forward and coming into contact with the post. This is how I solved it: 1) I I made sure my heel was set firmly back into the heel cup and tightened the buckle a notch. (to extend the high heel analogy - it is like inserting a tongue pad between the top of the toe box of a shoe and your foot or a metatarsal pad between the sole of your foot and the sole of your shoe to prevent toes from sliding forward into the toe box). 2. Next, upon observation, the left toe post was a little rough textured, so I took a Band-Aid (it is late here and I did not want to go out and buy moleskin as another reviewer suggested) , and I wrapped it around the toe piece. Problem solved. Re rating, I am still going to give Ginza five stars overall, because the sum of its attributes is greater than some of my issues. I also believe that some people's issues re toe post could be solved by proper sizing and that the roughness of one of my toe posts and not the other was a random fluke. Re width and arch: I do not have narrow feet - the ball of my foot is wider, so I took a regular width. Finally, I have a moderate arch which I define as an arch that enables me to wear a prefab silicone arch insert comfortably (it does not feel like a rock which I assume it would if I were flatfooted) Additional issue: Style wise, I wish that Birkenstock could make their fashion colored uppers in real leather. If scores of other shoe manufacturers can do it, it should be possible and worth the extra cost.