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

My first pair of Birks were this same style in licorice. I followed the advice of reviewers and ordered a 37 (I'm a 7.5). They fit but just barely. The tips of my toes were often touching the edge. But I prefer to have a shoe that just fits as opposed to being a bit big so I kept them. The break-in period was painful (the bump between the toes that others mention), but eventually I worked them in and wore them all the time for four years. The footbed eventually got a bit gross and I wanted a nice new pair for traveling. I decided to try the recommended size this time (38) and I can confirm that the fit is better. Absolutely no pain associated with initial wearing. So if you want them to fit like a glove, go a size smaller, but be prepared for painful break in period. If you want them comfy straight out of the box, go with the sizes Zappos recommends.

I’m usually a size 8 but had to get the 38 because the 39 was too large. So comfy and i love the style!

I love these Birks. I typically wear a size 7.5, or a 38 in Birkenstocks. These are possibly the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, I can wear them standing on concrete for 10 hours and not have any back pain. I can not say enough about how comfortable these shoes are. I have been wearing this particular style for the last 25 years. A very good product.

They are the most comfortable sandals ever . Excellent arch support . I have purchased 3 pairs !!

Love these! Took a couple of times wearing them to break them in....but once I did I wear them everywhere!! Very feminine, and the black patent really dresses a Birkenstock up! Very true to size!!! Love!

I am absolutely in love with these sandals. While I do not particularly love the style, they are so comfortable once you find the right size. I am a size 7, and I am wearing a 38 (not a 37 like I usually do). There is minimal break-in time required, although I did develop a small blister on the side of my foot. The arch support is excellent, which is very important to me given that I have plantar faciitis. I would highly recommend getting yourself a pair, but you may want to order multiple sizes to ensure that you get the right fit.

I usually wear a 9 and ordered the 40 and when they arrived they were way too long. I returned with the great return policy and re ordered a size 39.

I have purchased these shoes for my wife on several occasions. She absolutely loves them!!!

Regular Birkenstocks are too wide for me, but the narrow size of these fits great!

Usually wear a 40, ordered a 39 in these. Perfect fit. Little break in time required but overall very satisfied

This was my first pair of Birkenstocks and I am hooked! They are super cute and don't take long to form to your footbed. Love this style!

I really love these sandals. In sandals, I am normally a 7 1/2, but I ordered an 8 and they fit perfectly. They are comfortable and stylish; very happy with the purchase.

I'm a true 9 and I find that size 39 fits me perfectly. This is my 3rd pair! I wear them all the time and they last for about a year ( I live in Southern CA so I wear them year-round). I get lots of compliments on the color.

I have a couple of pairs of the Gizeh (silver and black birko-flor) and wear them endlessly through the spring and summer, and they're still going strong! This is also a great style if you're new to Birkenstocks because I find them to be more versatile than the classic Arizona; these are visually lighter and fit more securely. While I still don't understand Birkenstock's sizing at all (I usually wear somewhere between an 8 or 9, and I'm a 37 in Birks which supposedly is a women's 6 - 6.5!), they are at least consistent across their brand. I'm a big Birkenstock fan now and will never need to wear flimsy flip flops as summer shoes again. If you have high arches like me, you will particularly appreciate these!

Beautiful blue color, the footbed molded to my feet nicely. A word of warning, though - if the footbed gets too worn, it starts to stick to the bottom of your foot and cause blisters. You can refresh the footbed with water and baking soda to make it like new again.

I love these things! I fought getting into Birkenstocks for years, and I had always worn simple rubber flip flops on the weekends, which of course have no support. My pilates teacher has told me for a long time how terrible they are, and I realized my cat likes to chew on the Havianas, so I decided to take the plunge and buy a pair of Birks. I think the Gizeh is one of the more feminine styles, and I wanted to have something to keep my foot stable. I was told that at first, it takes a few wearings to get used to these shoes, and that is definitely the case. I wear a 10 in tennis shoes and boots, and that size was just too big, so I sized down and got the 9. These sandals are like shoes without a top. On the weekends, and mostly when not at work, I just want an easy slip on/slip off shoe and I hate to wear shoes and socks. After wearing these for four days in a row, I am thrilled with them! They cradle your foot and support them like nothing else I have worn. At first they felt hard, but now I am used to them. I think this is a start to a new era in weekend and casual footwear for me.

Fit Great!

I LOVE these shoes. So comfortable. This is my second pair; I do think the metallic silver took longer to stretch/conform to me but that’s a small point. I have wide feet so I wish they came a little wider but they are great. I wear them at work and my feet are not in pain at the end of the day. I don’t have an issue with the plastic toe part but I do wear them daily so am really used to them. I’m an 8 usually but wear a 37 in birks.

These are my first birks. I was looking for shoe that allowed me to walk a few miles comfortably but still looked cute and feminine. These are winners--much more feminine than traditional birk styles. I usually wear size 9 regular width shoes, so I was on the fence about which size to order. I ended up getting a 39 narrow, and they're perfect.

Love these! This is my first Gizeh purchase as I have the Mayari's . The sizing, I wear a us 7 and purchase a 37 as the 38 is way too big. The thong portion did not bother me at all. It's a little stiff the first wear but after an hour they are fine. You cannot go wrong with these and the color is an off white pearl which is eye catching.

I ordered the "Antique Lace" color, which looked pale pink online. It is really more of a pearl color, which I actually like better.

I just can't say enough about Zappos! I ordered these shoes and it felt like hours later they arrived. I have fought ordering Birkenstocks for a while now, but from running so much, my podiatrist told me it was a must. I ordered several colors and finally settled on licorice. The black colorway was too much...but licorice was perfect! Thanks Zappos for great SD how's and over the top customer service!

I purchased these after having plantar fascia surgery on my right foot, as I needed something with firm arch support for my still-healing foot. These were perfect! They are *very* firm when you first wear them and it takes a bit of getting used to. Once you wear them a few days though they become very comfortable. I would recommend not fitting the adjustable straps too tight to begin with because the leather does stretch with wear and you will end up adjusting them tighter the more you wear them.