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

I absolutely love these Birkenstocks. Can't live without them and will never ever be able to. Also thanks Zappos for a wonderful service and for carrying Birkenstocks.

Zappos Rocks! Overnight shipping at no cost. I, like so many others, love Birkenstocks. As soon as I slipped these on my feet they were comfy. This is the 4th pair of Birks I've bought and I will continue to buy them. Zappos makes it seamless! Thanks!

I got these sandals after reading the great reviews and was not disappointed! After a couple of days breaking them in, they felt great. Just wore them everywhere on a California beach vacation. Very comfortable, great quality. I got the licorice color which goes with everything.

Love these sandals! It takes a little time to break them in, and the toe piece can feel hard initially, but it doesn't really bother me too much and I notice it less every time I wear them. They run big, so size down. I normally wear a 5 or 5.5, so I initially tried the 36, but they were too big. The size 35 fits great.

Not just 5 stars but 10! This was the second time that I have bought these only because I wore them everywhere (traveling in Europe, etc.) for three years and the heel was a bit worn and I have another big trip coming up. I now have them in this Antique white and in black patent. You must try them. If they are not immediately comfortable exchange them for another pair of the same. I had one pair where the thong was slightly off. I also love that they now come with a narrow heel. Such a joy. Buy them and enjoy. These are not the Birkenstocks of the 60's! Be sure to buy one size smaller than you wear. That is just how they are made and the shoe chart shoes that. I wear a 7N, and bought 37N.

I love these. They get more comfortable each time I wear them. Much more secure than my regular flip flops.

Love them. These are my 1st pair of Birkenstocks. They were recommended by my podiatrist. He and many reviews I read say they take a bit of wearing to break in, but they are feeling good now. I'm used to flip flops, so the toe piece isn't too bad, but it is quite stiff, as others have said, but getting used to that too. Store clerk was helpful, as I was initially looking at a size smaller and my foot would not have been correctly in the footbed if I'd bought them. Be sure to try a pair on, prior to buying on-line, if you can.I've already put a pair of Arizonas on my "wish list" for next Christmas. :-)

I've been wearing these for about a week--so far, so good. I didn't realize that "Birko-Flor" meant vegan leather until they arrived. It is stiffer than leather, but will not stretch out or fade. Very comfy.

These shoes are super comfortable and very cute. You need a little break-in time but I just wore them around the house and after a couple of hours, they felt great.

These are my very first pair of Birkenstocks. I have had them about 3 years and they are in perfect working order. I have wide feet and they feet comfortably with no rubbing. I do need to look into having then recorked but otherwise I can and will still wear them until then. The best shoes in the world, in my opinion.

Very comfortable, molds to your foot perfectly. Size chart is off. I am a solid size 6, so according to the chart, I would order 37 (size 6-6.5). It was a whole size too big. I exchanged it for a 36 (size 5-5.5).

These shoes are so wonderful. They are stylish -- until I had them on, I didn't appreciate how great-looking they are, but this is really a versatile, good-looking style. They can be dressed up or down, and they look terrific with shorts, dresses and jeans. The "Birko-Flor" is outstanding -- there is literally no sign of wear there after more than a year of constant use. The cork sole is showing some wear at the sides, but they're still in great shape. I have worn these shoes almost every day for more than a year, and we live close to the beach, so I'm hard on my shoes. I recommend these shoes to anyone. Now a special note for those with problem feet: If you haven't tried Birkenstocks, it's worth some consideration. After my second child was born, my feet suddenly sprouted awful bunions. (This runs in my family, but they came early and quickly for me!) It was debilitating, and I now need to wear prescription orthotics all the time. While I was very grateful for the recovery provided by the orthotics, I live in Florida and have an active lifestyle, and settling into orthotic footwear as my "new normal" was frustrating. We spend a lot of time at the beach and in the water, plus it's really very warm here during the summer. Sandals that accommodate thick orthotics well are expensive (more than twice as much as Birkenstocks), and even the best-made of them aren't manufactured to last long with salt and sand. Birkenstocks, incredibly, provide the same benefits for my feet as the expensive prescription orthotics, plus they are cool, light, have reasonably good traction on wet surfaces, and stand up pretty well to everything I used to do in the sandals I wore in my pre-bunion days. And they look fantastic. They are just as cool as any shoes out there, but when you compare them to orthotic footwear -- night and day. Now I save my orthotics for running and winter shoes, and wear Birkenstocks the rest of the year, with my doctor's approval. I am so very thankful. Also: You just can't beat shopping with Zappos. Quick shipping and tremendous service.

I bought these because I need extra foot support. I find them very supportive but the foot bed is hard. I am sure that is how it is supposed to be, and will get used to this. I think they are otherwise comfortable and if you are used to a flip flop with the toe strap, these are no different and that wasn't a bother to me. Look forward to wearing these.

Ridiculously comfortable. I am a longtime Birkenstock hater, and I never in a million years thought I would buy a pair of "those gross hippie shoes". I saw someone wearing a pair of pink Gizeh-Flor's which I thought were so cute compared to the Arizona, and I was compelled to check them out at a local store. I put them on my feet and thought "I never want to take these off". To echo a few other reviewers, the plastic thong piece is stiff at first but it softened up after a little while and these are literally the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn in my 40 years. I did a quick Google search on fit before I bought them, and I'm glad I read a couple of blogs on the subject first; my very solid normal size 40 would have been too big and a 39 fit perfectly. The adjustment of the buckle is also really important. I don't wear outside shoes inside my house, so I'm on here today buying another pair just for inside because I hate taking them off when I get home.

These are the second pair of Birkenstocks I've ever owned, with the first pair purchased just a couple of months ago. These are definitely the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I avoided them over the years but now I know why they are loved so much. They provide excellent arch support and are superbly crafted. I'm very happy with these shoes.

I never thought I'd buy Birkenstocks, but i love these. I have a wide foot, and the wide option fits perfectly. They are so comfortable and cute. I have the antique lace color and I think it's a great neutral that looks slightly less casual then the more classic colors.

I wear a 9, sometimes 9.5. So I was surprised that the 9/9.5 was so long! I exchanged for a 8/8.5 and these fit just right. They were very uncomfortable at first, especially the ridge under my toes. Based on the reviews stating the insoles mold to your feet, I wore them around the house for a good week. It's true, and after about a week I was confident to wear them outside. I actually think they look pretty (I bought Titsnium) and stylish -- not my typical impression of Birkenstocks.

Loving my Gizeh Birkz! I will definitely order other colors in the future. Love the arch support. Super comfy! My order came on time. Zappos is the best!

Most comfortable shoes ever! I have a high arch, and these sandals provide the perfect support. Have several pairs, and I wear them almost exclusively.

These are the most comfortable sandals that I have ever owned. They are so comfortable and fit right to your feet! I am sad to put these away for winter! Not only are they so comfortable, they are always so cute. I bought the silver ones and they went perfect with everything!

I love the Gizeh sandal. I'm on my 4th pair in 8 years and I can't live without them. They are a summer staple and look great into the cooler days of fall with jeans. The metallic silver color is nice and bright without being overly shiny. I hope Birkenstock carries these for years and years to come.