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

I had high hopes for this sandal but unfortunately the toe post was extremely uncomfortable. It is plastic of some sort, but the problem is that is isn't round it is more blade shaped and believe me it felt like a blade between my toes. However, it did have a terrific footbed as do all Birkenstocks.

I really like the style and got the chance to purchase my first pair of Birkenstocks. However, not sure why but they're not exactly comfortable for me and I notice that I develop blisters easily in the top half of my feet. Although, if I don't wear them for too too long then it's not so bad.

Loved the color. I will be returning sandal was too large width was good. I won't be reordering because of the plastic that is used on the toe piece, very uncomfortable and cheapens the shoe

OK, so after wearing these for a week or so, I have the feeling I'm going to regret the purchase. They aren't as comfortable as I expected, but the color is cute and the style on trend. Just not convinced they were worth the sticker price, but now that I've worn them, I'm stuck.

Let me start by saying, I do love the Birkenstock brand. I'm a little confused on what to say about my black pair sizing. I returned my 1st pair due to size to big. Now I have 2nd pair and still feel they are to big. I do not want to go through another return. So I will try to hope I get use to them. I purchase a brown pair that fit like a glove.

Great style and footbed. The plastic thong between the toes is brutal. I almost sent them back after wearing them.

These sandals are very cute, but the plastic thong gave me blisters between my toes. I have not been able to wear them for several days because of this, so I don't know if my feet will adjust. I do like the footbed and the wide width. I'm wishing I would have purchased the Mayari style instead.

These are adorable and the silver color is perfect, not garish and shiny. But I found this style to be a bit too stiff for me. I could have broken them in but choose another similar style in Mephisto.

I love my Birkenstock Gizeh, I have had my pair for over eight years and finally bought a new pair. They do run a size bigger. I wear them all summer long and get a lot of complements on them. Can not go wrong with these sandles.

Should have headed the reviews. The plastic toe piece is just too hard and hurts.

I usually love anything Birkenstock makes but this one is going back. The piece between toes on this style is very uncomfortable. I'm returning these and getting a pair of white Birkenstock Mayari.

I was so excited to receive my first pair of Birkenstocks since everyone raves about them BUT unfortunately for me they were horribly uncomfortable,even after wearing 3 or 4 times. That said I will be promptly returning them. My instep was sore for two whole days after wearing them.

I dont think that these are comfortable at all! They hurt my feet on the bottom i found knockoffs at target that are actually comfortable and affordable

Wanted to love this shoe, but its neither wide enough or high enough on the strap over my foot.

I have to say, I am somewhat disappointed in Birkenstocks on this one. I bought the sandals in the spring since I've been told regular flip flops aren't that great for your feet. Sadly, by the end of the season, the cork was cracking on the sides! One season is ridiculous for $100 pair of shoes. I contacted Birkenstock and they told me I had to contact Zappos. Of course Zappos is amazing and exchanged them but I was a little annoyed with Birkenstock, they should be standing by their product a little more than that. After this happened, I began to notice that the cracking is on a lot of peoples shoes in this style... bummer

I ordered these sandals to wear on weekends and at work with sundresses. When they came I wore them all day at work and got a blister under my toe from the strap. Was surprised since I am used to wearing flip flops. I guess I should have taken advice on breaking them in. I also wanted brown and ordered toffee from the picture which are actually a golden brown rather than chocolate brown. I will try thrm again after my blister heals.

Comfortable shoe, excellent price; not as comfortable as a mephisto but it is a fraction of the price.

I followed the suggested size and it was enormous. I'm a true size 6, rarely a 6.5 and I ordered the 37 and it was huge. Like two sizes too big.

As far as arch support and a firm sole go these shoes were just what I was looking for. I agree with the other reviews that the piece that goes in between the toes is very uncomfortable. I would not wear these for a full day of walking.

Bought these shoes for a summer vacation as the reviews were so good. very disappointed. Looking for a Clarks substitute. The toe thong was so hard.

These shoes hurt my feet where the little dookickey goes between my big toe and second toe. I can't wear them for very long. Also, the patent leather with the uber-casual look is a bit odd. Overall, I wish I hadn't bought them. Ouch.

Lovely and comfortable but the color was misleading. I ordered the toffee color and upon arrival saw that it has a very distinct metallic sheen. The color was shiny bronze which I am not into. I am returning in exchange for the oiled leather version.

I really, really wanted to love these shoes. I have flat feet, exaggerated turn-out and hypermobile ankles that tend to roll over without warning. I have friends who swear by their Birks for comfort and, honestly, I love the way they looks as well. Unfortunately, these leave huge blisters on my feet whenever: a-it's hot outside or b-I wear them for more than half an hour at a time. And I did give them plenty of time to break in. Initially the toe thong gave me ridiculous toe crotch blisters but those did eventually go away with wear. The other blisters (on my instep) just kept occurring. One Pro: The sandals do actually keep my ankles from rolling over. But Another Con: I feel like they alter my gait to detrimental effect. I think not being able to walk in a more natural manner is the reason that my knees tend to hurt quite badly when I wear them for any extended (thirty minutes or longer) walk. I think if one is used to shoes with a ton of arch support then these would probably be fine but if one tends to be more comfortable with minimal footwear these might not work out. (And by "work out" I mean they might cause nickel-sized blisters and knee pain.)