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

Good fit. Very comfortable except for the plastic toe piece. I was expecting leather (my mistake) and I got a synthetic with a plastic toe piece that doesn't give. I wore them around the house wanting to love them but alas I realized the battle between the toe piece and my foot was not going to end well and I returned them. The piece that goes between the big and second toe should be flexible and not hard.

I have several pairs of Birkenstock and I always get a 38M including the Gizeh EVA - which fit fine. However, these were narrow. My foot did not sit in the shoe which was uncomfortable. I returned them.

I wear a size 7.5 - 8. I ordered the Gizeh in 38 (7 - 7.5). It was just a bit too small in length on one foot to be comfortable and the other foot was perfect. I had the buckle on the tightest hole. The width was regular, however I felt that my foot was hanging right at the edges. This is the second time I've tried ordering the Gizeh over the last few years. I love the style, but can't seem to get a good fit. I will try the next size up but also ordering the Arizona as it may be a more forgiving fit.

Definitely order a size down from your normal. Great for my preggo feet and post pregnancy. They’re a little stiff but hopefully they will soften up with more wear.

These are so cute and I wanted to like them so much. However the piece between the toes didn't feel like something I could get used to so I had to send them back. Also, consider going down a full size on these. They run really big!

I typically wear a 6.5 and ended up with a size 36 after trying a 37 and returning. I thought the toe bars were uncomfortable with the 37, but it doesn’t bother me with the 36. When you receive the box, there is a size chart printed inside, which puts me right between the 36 and 37, but I like my sandals to be almost the exact size of my foot, not a little longer like a closed toe shoe is supposed to be. Based on that, I recommend buying your true size, but going down if you’re between a half size and the next biggest whole size (I’m typically a 7 if 6.5 doesn’t work). I’ve only worn them once, but they were comfortable and the foot bed is soft (Not squishy like a “soft foot bed”, but hard. Soft to the touch.). I ran into a coworker with the same shoes in a different color who said they only get more comfortable with time.

I usually wear a 9.5 up to a 10. I originally ordered the 9-9.5 and they were too small so the 10-10.5 were fine. They really are more like whole sizes.

OK, so I've had multiple pairs of the leather Gizeh sandals over the years, and I LOVE them. I got a pair of these, with the Birko-flor material instead, and I have to say they're...fine? I find the fuzzy backing of the material itchy in the heat, and it leaves a gray stain on my feet if I sweat in them. So they work OK for moderately cool days, but I thought I'd be reaching for these constantly, and instead I wind up dragging out my beat-up leather ones.

Great support at a full size larger than normal. Returned. Will have to find a brick-and -mortar store to try Birkenstocks, as there are too many variables in their styles to be able to order online successfully.

Love these sandals. I wear a size 8 and have average width feet. I take a 39 narrow in Birkenstock’s and they fit and feel great!

Agreed. They do look great on your feet but the leather between the toe makes walking extremely painful. I wrote Birkenstock to ask them how to correct this and never heard back. I have worn Birks for years and this time, I am rethinking my purchase.

Perfect! Super comfortable! I ordered a narrow and it fits perfectly. The narrow is less bulky than the traditional berkenstock even through I do not have a narrow foot.

These sandals definitely take some breaking in. I bought them for a weekend trip to Chicago and by the 3rd day I had to switch back to regular flip flops because the bottom of my foot hurt so much. I am also waiting to get used to the toe separator which is much thicker than on the average flip flop. They are good, sturdy, supportive sandals though. And the customer service I received was unbelievable!

These shoes are super comfortable. The toe strap felt a bit weird at first but did not rub or pinch. I wear a size 7 and ordered a 38. There is a bit of room to spare but this type of fit is suggested by Birkenstock. Overall great purchase and well worth the money.

I bought these shoes for a trip. I am glad I wore them for a few days before I left because it did take some time to feel comfortable with them. The arch support is terrific, and I was able to spend long days walking around without any discomfort. The sole is a bit harder than I am used to, I usually wear Fit Flops, but they did provide cushioning. Also to their credit, they looked as good as new after 16 days of travel.

I've loved these and wanted a pair for years. Unfortunately, once I tried them on, the hard plastic thong was a deal-breaker. It hurt, even walking on carpet at home! I will get the Mayari instead.

I love the shoes and the color! I ordered 1/2 size smaller and they fit perfect. The toe strap is very comfortable. The only thing I noticed 'after' walking in them is that they don't have that extra cushion layer between the cork and the tread that some of the styles have. So they have a very 'hard' feel. That would have made the difference between 4 or 5 stars. But I still love them...the color was worth it!

I am so bummed! I love these sandals, especially in the dark blue. Unfortunately, I didn't like the style of the toe area. The leather is too wide and hangs over my two toes. It looked funny, felt weird, and was uncomfortable. I was hoping it would be a narrower strap towards the toe area. The shoe was also just a tad narrow for me, but not enough to bother me. It gives as you break them in. I wear a size 38 (7.5-8) in Birkenstocks. Otherwise the shoes were as wonderful as any other Birkenstock I've tried.

I was not particularly drawn to the look. I wanted these shoes for the comfort factor. The rubber that goes between your toes hurts at first, but I guess you have to break them in. A lot of reviews said these are perfect for walking, and for being on your feet, but after wearing these for a couple of hours, I did not see much of a difference. My feet, legs and back still hurt the same. Still, they are way more comfortable than regular flip-flops, but I am not sure it was worth the price.

I took the advice of many other reviewers by ordering a size down. I normally wear a size 6.5, but I ordered a 36 (labeled as US 5-5.5) and it fits perfectly. Other than that - this is a very comfortable summer shoe that's great for when you want to stay cool but walk a lot. It doesn't do wonders for fashion or your legs, but hey.

Give them a chance! When I first put them on, I thought they were the most uncomfortable sandals I'd ever owned. It felt like walking on golf balls, and the toe strap hurt. I planned on sending them back, but decided to wear them in the house for a while. I'd been having such problems with my knees and feet, I could hardly walk. Within a few hours, I realized the golf balls were less noticeable and my knees felt better. I kept wearing them, and now can't live without them! They seem to have realigned my feet and knees. The silver is really cute...much more feminine than the big, dark, clunky Birks. Now I have to find a cute winter Birk! Just give them a chance...you'll be glad you did!

If you know anything about Birkenstock, you know exactly what to expect: rock-hard out of the box, but within a few wears perfect for your foot. I love Gizeh and have it in several colors. The color is my only complaint. The platinum has greenish tint to it. I liked the silver much better.

Never had much regard for Birkenstock in terms of style, but when I saw the new sandals line I changed my mind. I couldn't find a retail locations in SF but (of course) Zappos.com offered a wide selection of styles and colors. I guessed at size and guessed right, but had I been wrong Zappos.com provides free shipping both ways, orders and returns. I count on Zappos.com as my primary shoe store. Zappos.com is a terrific source: totally customer-focused, a clean, simple interface, and a pleasure.

Love these Birkenstocks! So stylish - I'm receiving compliments from people who would normally hate Birks. The footbed, as always, is so comfortable. I do see what other reviewers are saying about the thong itself. Perhaps if it had been made out of something softer or more flexible? The fact that it's so rigid makes it slightly uncomfortable. Overall I'm very happy though.

I really wanted to invest in some nice sandals that could give me some support and weren't flip flops. I was worried these wouldn't be very supportive without a back strap but they definitely are.The adjustable top strap really helps. Because they are European sizes I was unsure of what to go with. I am a size 7.5 or 8. I ordered a I 39 to start and then returned them for a 38. I have a wide foot and the 39 was better width-wise but it was way too long. The 38 works great. They take some breaking in and I got a few blisters in the beginning. Now I wear them all the time and walk for long periods or distances without concern.