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

This is a beautiful design on my size 10 (US) foot and I love the way the footbed feels. The upper sandal part is also very soft and easy on the skin. It doesn't cut in. However, the plastic piece that the big and second toe fit around is stiff and excruciatingly painful. I wore these a couple hours for a few days (around the house) and each time I was forced to remove them due to the stiff plastic design of the toe. Super bummed!

From the picture, I thought the Emerald Isle color was more of a teal, with a hint of metallic. The shoe is actually more of a kelly green (not what I was looking for), with almost a glittery high metallic sheen. I also did not like the look of it on my foot, but that was more due to my own preference. I thought the thong silhouette would have a slimming effect (like other thongs do) to my wide foot, however it simply did not; it looked like a very wide foot in a thong. I have owned other Birkenstock sandals in the past, and will probably own more. Just not this one (though this one would be great for someone who wants a high-sparkle, kelly green comfy sandal, and has an already narrow foot).

I thought I would love these because I live in either my regular Birkenstocks, or various flip flops. Maybe they will get more comfortable the more I wear them, but so far they are not comfortable.

This was my first and last pair of Birkenstocks. I purchased these shoes because I am 6 months pregnant and my already wide feet are very swollen, and since I heard great things about the support and extra width of Birkenstocks I gave them a try. When I got them they were really uncomfortable but after reading how they need to be broken in, I gave them a chance. But after wearing them for the fourth time I got blisters on the balls of my feet and the strap dug into the top of my foot and made me bleed. No shoe should ever make your foot blister and bleed in an effort to become comfortable, especially when you're pregnant. I am very disappointed, but fortunately Zappos is so great they took them back worn given my situation.

First Birkenstock, last Birkenstock. After hearing for so long about Birkenstock's legendary comfort, I finally decided to try a pair. I have a wide foot, bunion and in the past problems with plantar fasciitis. This sandal was a huge disappointment. Not enough arch support for me, toe stem was painful, and felt like the sole of the sandal was not flexible. Convinced me to go order more Orthaheel Tide sandals.

The toe post is horribly uncomfortable. I wore them less than an hour and my feet were rubbed raw. They are also a bit shorter than all my other Birk sandals. I pray that I can return them!

My wife ordered this sandal but has only worn them a few times. The leather piece that goes between her toes makes the sandal too irritating to wear.

I bought these sandals because they got great reviews, but I hate them! If I could return them, I would, but I've already worn them. They took forever to break in and were murderously uncomfortable in the process. They are also clunky and awkward looking. I definitely regret this purchase.

Rubber toe hold so uncomfortable I haven't been able to wear these twice. I had blisters the size of quarters between my toes on both feet. I've heard they get more comfortable with time, but they are Birks - they should be comfortable from Jump Street.

Ok I am a huge Birk fan and an even bigger fan of Zappos! This shoes are horrible! The foot bed is typical Birkenstock but the thing between the toes is tortue. I have tried to break them by forcing myself to wear them, it's not getting any better! Sad because they are cute.

I ordered the gizeh in purple. I needed a comfortable sandal to help relieve my plantar fasciitis and tendinitis. Completely flat shoes were killing my feet but I can't wear anything with much of a heel. These seemed perfect--trendy, easy to slip on and off. However, the plastic toe part really hurt after just a brief time. Also, for some reason the arch did not hit me in the right spot and my toes did not seem to land where they should. The fit just seemed off and not as comfortable as I expected. Thanks to Zappos quick and great return policy, I was able to return these shoes. I took a chance and ordered the Mayari--these are great, especially for my high arches.

I ordered Sangria- which is a little more magenta than cherry red. No mistake of Birkenstock or Zappos - I just wanted a brighter red, so will be returning them.

Based on the image I expected these to be silver. They are actually very pale green.

I've never found Birkenstock's to be comfortable, but I have a high arch. The molded part of the footbed lands at the wrong place and it's not enjoyable at all to wear. Plus the edge of the shoe hits one of my toes (not any others - just one) so I'm constantly catching them. I ordered these hoping they would be unlike the others I've tried but sadly no. Going back.

I wear a 9.5-10, VERY narrow, and a very high instep. I loved the color of the shoe. I got the golden brown, loved the style of the shoe and with the buckle I could tighten it to just the right fit. The problem was the ridge in the shoe that comes across from the "thong" area. Hugely uncomfortable. Sorry to have to return them. I did order another style that has a toe holder, which worked out great.

Had to try it to believe it, but the plastic bit between your toes is really cheap and icky. "Flap" of leather on top of toes might take a bit of getting used to as well. Look good on but can't say I'd be able to walk around much. Bummer as I usually like Birks.

Had to send these back because my toes were uncomfortable at the edge of the shoe, and a larger size would not have worked for the rest of my foot.

I WAS TOLD THEY WERE DELIVERED, BUT THEY WERE NOT DELIVERED !

Very uncomfortable and painful

For such an expensive piece of footwear, the quality of the materials was disappointingly low. Extremely oversized - no way these will fit in my usual shoe size. Look to be at least two full sizes too large. Returning.

the left shoe is defective and tilted my foot towards my instep causing ankle paind. i am returnong these - very unhappy that a defective shoe was sold.

The sandals were very stiff and the footbed does not bend or give at all - no cushioning. the leather top was stiff also. I returned then.

For this brand the material is cheap looking plastic. Yuck.