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

I was very disappointed with these sandals overall. They looked very cute on a friend of mine. But on me, very clunky and so uncomfortable. I had to return them. I guess I am just not a Birkenstock girl.

I hate these shoes! Every hipster I know seems to own a pair of these and although I was initially put off by their appearance (not my style), I gave in because of how comfy they were supposed to be. I bought the golden toned ones to add a little bit of style. When I got them I wasn't too impressed by their looks in person, but I did like the gold color and wanted to give them a try. They are the most uncomfortable shoes I own! The sole is so hard and the ridges by the front are so inflexible. After wearing them for weeks, trying to break them in, I've developed a big blister under my big toe that aches every time I put these on. In addition, my feet look like boats in these! I wear a 10, but manage to not look like big foot because my foot is pretty slim. However, the hard inflexible sole makes my foot bed 'quish' and adjust to it, creating this awful foot-widening effect. I hate them and will be giving them away to a brave friend who is willing to give them a go.

I wanted to like these, but hate them. Yes that is a strong word. I had never purchased Birkenstocks before and was not aware of how long they take to break in. Yes, I did not do my research properly and now regret this purchase. I have had these a few weeks and just are not working out, especially the part between my toes. Everyone keeps telling me to wait, they will feel great once they are broken in. If I can't wear them out of the box, they are no good to me. Sorry, I just do not like these.

Size 8 was too narrow and it hurts my bunion. The cork on the sides are stiff. These are not recommended for people who have bunions.

The toe piece is very tight and made it impossible for me to wear without pain.

Purchased these in hopes of taking them on vacation to Europe but found them heavy and uncomfortable. The toe piece is a thick plastic with no bend and while the shoe is fairly attractive, I had to send them back.