Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh - Birko-Flor™ & Birkibuc™
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76%"Felt true to size"
93%"Felt true to width"
55%"Excellent arch support"
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Plastic piece between the toe was a deal breaker. Hurt way too much. Width felt slightly less than other Birkenstocks.
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This shoe was huge!
And the color is sparkly and not what I expected.
As other reviewers have mentioned the plastic piece is very hard and uncomfortable.
I won't reorder in the correct size.
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The plastic "THONG" is very-very uncomfortable ; I am a regular flip-flop wearer and these created a callous on my feet between toes. I had to return them.. will try the similar Mephisto style.
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The middle part hurts like a beast! I not only had a huge blister between my toes but I felt like I had a broken second toe after just a few hours of wearing. Love Birkenstock but these ones missed the mark as far as comfort.
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I was so disappointed based on the glowing reviews! I have long toes and mine hit the edge at the front of the sandal, and it was very uncomfortable. I normally wear a 7.5, and I’m sure a bigger size wouldn’t help me. They seem well made, but the weird shape of the sole, like your foot is sitting in a shallow bowl, doesn’t work for me. I went back to my standard SAS sandal. Too bad, I was hoping to save myself over $50 compared to the other sandals.
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I'm trying to find the perfect summer sandal and am failing miserably. I've tried 3 different sizes of Birkenstock and still no luck. I'm a 5 size-wise in other shoes (except I get a Kids 3 in tennis shoes). I originally tried the size 36 (recommended) and it was huge! Next I tried the kid size 34. The length was practically perfect but the kid version only comes in a Narrow width on Zappos so it did not work for me. Since the 34 and 35 are supposedly only 5 mm difference in length and the 34 was almost too perfect of a fit, I opted to try the 35 Regular. It fit width wise but was also much longer than needed. These look and felt like nice sandals but after trying 3 different versions and none of them fit me correctly, I'm just left frustrated. I'd definitely order a size down. I was also told your European size is 30 + American size so I should have trusted that and tried the 35 to start - not that it would have worked out anyway.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The piece between your toes is hard, unforgiving and painful.
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The plastic toe piece is terrible and very painful. Otherwise is is a great shoe. Why didn't they make it leather?
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They look nice and felt fine but unfortunately the hard plastic tong between the toe is a killer. I took them on a trip and ended with a horrible blister after about an hour of wear. I wish I could return them but I wore them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The white patent is not actually leather it is plastic with a cheap,synthetic felt underneath. The part that goes between your toe is too tight and very uncomfortable. I have very skinny feet as well so I'm not sure who these shoes are made for. Would have been cute if they were real leather and fit properly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wasn't terribly happy with the edges on these shoes. They felt sharp and were uncomfortable. I'd heard that Birks were amazing comfortable but I wore them around the house for a while and my feet hurt. I really wanted to like these shoes because they're cute and went so well with my leggings.
Lea, Zappos Customer,
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These were surprisingly uncomfortable. I bought them specifically because of their reputation as comfortable shoes, but I find that after walking more than about a half hour, the space between my toes and the ball of my foot just aches, I guess because of the awkward shape of the footbed. It's an expensive shoe considering the lack of comfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have a pair of clogs but the sandals were too big in that same size. I had to order a smaller size. BUT I am returning them all because the hard plastic thong is SOOOO uncomfortable. Too bad, because the shoe is awesome otherwise...
Deborah M, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is awful. So wanted to love it but the placement of the toe thong forces your foot off the edge :(
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I have Plantar Fasciitis (PF) and this shoe was recommended to me because of that. It does indeed have great arch support for my PF, but unfortunately that's the only thing I liked about it. It's a very cute shoe- when I see people wearing them I always think they're adorable looking shoes, but my toes are short and this shoe is just not flattering to them. I also have a wide/extra wide foot, and even though it says that the Regular width will fit medium and wide feet, it wasn't quite wide enough for me. I'm also a size 10.5, but I was worried the 10/10.5 in this shoe would be too small, so I ordered the 11/11.5, and yep- it's a bit too big. I just have hard to fit feet I guess. Really wanted to love this shoe on me, but I just can't.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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As some others have mentioned, the part that goes between the first and second toe is quite hard and hurt my foot after only a few hundred yards of walking. A shame, really, that Birkenstock won't use a softer material for this. Back to Zappos, they go.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased a pair of "Gizeh" in black - they hurt my toes and I cannot wear them - my sister and niece have the same style and they had no trouble breaking them in - I have tried wearing socks in the house thinking it would help break them in but to no avail - I bought them at DSW and paid $103 so I am very upset that I am unable to wear them - do you have any suggestions?
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The toe piece felt like hard plastic and was totally painful. Too bad, because the foot bed was wonderful.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco, Chaco
Terry L, Zappos Customer,
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One of my friends has this sandal and loves them. They look cute on her. The sole is comfortable, but this shoe is unattractive on me. Because I have a wide foot, I have to set the strap on the next to last whole. The center piece that comes up from between the toes is then off center on my foot. If the center strap had a loop around the top strap so it could stay straight when the top strap is loosened, that would solve the problem. Unfortunately, I am sending them back.
I'd also recommend:
Vionic, Clarks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I expected to love this shoe; I've had other Birks and had thong sandals with the European foot bed -- and was happy with both. I thought the appearance was good. The plastic thong is terrible, particularly combined with the foot bed. I've had the shoes on 8 to 10 times for a total of less than 3 minutes because they were so painful, so am returning them. I have not given up on Birks and will try other styles in the future.
Carolyn H, Zappos Customer,
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I really was looking forward to these. I was thinking they would be a more sophisticated Birk. But they are not what I expected. The "black patent" birkflo looks like really cheap plastic. Not cute, not chic. These are going back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These run huge. I bought my size (7) and had to return for the 6 and even the 6 is too big. Size waaay down.
Alyssa K, Zappos Customer,
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These are absolutely the cutest of all the Birks, and I have tried many. My husband and I agreed on that. However, they are also absolutely the most painful. That plastic thong is excruciating. I cannot imagine that many people would find it comfortable. I was so sad, because I really wanted to love these, they are so lovely. But the reason I wanted Birks was for the absolute comfort they provide, and style is secondary. If I want cute without a lot of comfort, I can go for a more delicate shoe. For Birks, comfort comes first, and the Gizeh does not provide any comfort.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Drykers
Angela, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Order one size down from your regular size as these run large. I don't recommend if you pronate. I found them to be very hard on the arch and the foot bed is also very hard. No cush in this shoe! Nicely made shoe though.
I'd also recommend:
Teva, Naot
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I love Birkenstock shoes. They're my workhorse shoes. This was my 5th pair in 10 years. I chose not to heed the negative reviews about the plastic piece between the toes because I'm tough and I do adjust to changes pretty well by nature. After 4 weeks of wearing them indoors, not only has the pain between my toes not gone away, there's an additional pain in my heels now and where the crossover strap rubs against my upper foot it causes occasional discomfort. Birks have helped my plantar fasciitis to go away for the last 10 years till now. The symptoms are returning and nothing else has changed in my life. I'm very disheartened about this pair of Birks. It seems they've made several changes not for the better...at least for my feet. I will return these and try a different style of Birks. Here's hoping for something better. Cuteness gets 5, comfort would get a zero if possible, overall 2 1/2 stars. Over-pronator, plantar fasciitis, flexible flat feet.
Stella, Zappos Customer,
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